THE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE OF YOUNGER GENERATIONS AND INFLUENTIAL FACTORS
Published In: 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN ECONOMICS, SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR STUDY
Author(s): HYUNSEO KIM , JIMIN SUN , SEOYOUNG KO
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the state of economic independence of Korean adolescents and young adults, and to explore potential factors that affect their independence. We surveyed 221 high school students on their economic independence and potential influencing factors (e.g. demographics, family relationships, economic satisfaction, etc.). The states of economic independence were divided into four stages; Stage 1 (strong), Stage 2 (average), Stage 3 (weak), and Stage 4 (very weak). We also analyzed big data from 116,797 young adults on their economic activity, based on a population survey provided by the Korea National Statistical Office. Among 221 survey respondents, 33.0% were classified as Stage 1, 22.6% as Stage 2, 29.9% as Stage 3, and 14.5% as Stage 4 of economic independence. Gender and age were statistically significant characteristics that relate to economic independence (P 0.05). The most common reason that students wanted to become economically independent was t
- Publication Date: 26-Feb-2017
- DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-120-7-71
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DOES EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION PAY OFF? A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON PRIVATE COMMERCIAL BANKS IN BANGLADESH
Published In: 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN ECONOMICS, SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR STUDY
Author(s): IREEN AKHTER , SHAKILA YASMIN
Abstract: Satisfied employees are likely to work heart and soul. As a result productivity and quality of work are supposed to be high which in turn should help a company to achieve its financial objectives. Studies such as Hassan, et. al, (2013); Harter, et. al, (2002); and Huselid (1995) suggest that in achieving financial objectives employee satisfaction plays the significant role. But Keiningham et. al. (2006); Pritchard and Silvestro (2005); Silvestro (2002); Bernhardt et. al. (2000) and others found insignificant or no association between employee satisfaction and financial performance. Therefore, the results of empirical studies are inconclusive. This study has investigated whether employee satisfaction pays off in terms of organizational performance in the context of the banking sector of Bangladesh. Private commercial banks operating in Bangladesh have been taken as subjects of the study. Organizational performance has been measured by normalized profitability. To determine normalized pr
- Publication Date: 26-Feb-2017
- DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-120-7-72
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