American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Business

Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2015

  • Cointegration Influence of Macroeconomic Indicators on Stock Market Index in India

    Amalendu Bhunia, Soumya Ganguly

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2015
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Apr. 24, 2015
    Accepted: May 04, 2015
    Published: May 09, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajtab.20150101.11
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    Abstract: Purpose of the Study: The present paper investigates how stock market index in India is practically being shocked by two commodity indicators, GDP growth rate and exchange rates. Background: Financial theory and empirical studies confirm that market index is one of the paramount indicators of changes in macroeconomic movement and that’s why in the ... Show More
  • Investigating the Impact of Severe Cyclone Aila and the Role of Disaster Management Department - A Study of Kultali Block of Sundarban

    Suvankar Chakraborty

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2015
    Pages: 6-13
    Received: Apr. 27, 2015
    Accepted: May 10, 2015
    Published: May 15, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajtab.20150101.12
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    Abstract: Objectives: The present paper evaluates the impact of severe cyclone Aila in Sundarban area of West Bengal as well as to have greater awareness of community about the relevance of post-disaster management so as to face crisis situation. Background: Cyclone Aila hit coastal West Bengal on 25 May, 2009. Over 5.1 million people have been affected in 1... Show More
  • Evaluate the Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) for Accounting Program of Bahrain Training Institute (BTI) in the Kingdom of Bahrain

    Maria Ghuloom Haji, Adel Mohammed Sarea

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2015
    Pages: 14-20
    Received: Apr. 25, 2015
    Accepted: May 20, 2015
    Published: May 22, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajtab.20150101.13
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    Abstract: This study aims to evaluate and assess the status and effectiveness of the Class room Assessment Techniques (CATs) of Bahrain Training Institute (BTI) in the Kingdom of Bahrain based on four variable factors: (Trainees Capability, Class room context, Instructors competency and Award Body Requirements). Moreover, it identifies and tackles the major ... Show More
  • Financial Inclusion: A Step towards Eradicate Poverty

    Sarojit Mondal

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2015
    Pages: 21-26
    Received: Apr. 25, 2015
    Accepted: May 25, 2015
    Published: May 26, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajtab.20150101.14
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    Abstract: This study seeks to search out the relationship between Financial Inclusion & Poverty and how Financial Inclusion can help to reduce poverty in India. For this study, data have been collected from secondary sources and simple average methods have been applied. Result shows Financial Inclusion to be offering incremental and complementary solutions t... Show More
  • Underlying Relationship between Working Capital Management and Profitability of Pharmaceutical Companies in India

    Amalenu Bhunia, Amit Das

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2015
    Pages: 27-36
    Received: Jun. 04, 2015
    Accepted: Jun. 12, 2015
    Published: Jun. 15, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajtab.20150101.15
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    Abstract: Purpose of the study: This research work investigates the underlying relationship between working capital management and profitability of pharmaceutical companies in India. Background of the study: Effective working capital management perks up firms’ profitability and liquidity position, and as a result growing the firm’s market value. Methodology:... Show More
  • Measurement of Tracking Error Based on Category Index - The Hidden Cost of Index Funds

    Sayan Banerjee

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2015
    Pages: 37-40
    Received: Jun. 30, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 19, 2015
    Published: Jul. 20, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajtab.20150101.16
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    Abstract: Purpose of the study: The paper aims at finding how effectively the index funds in India are being able to observe the strategy ‘indexing’, setting tracking error as the critical factor. Background of the study: The belief that financial markets are efficient and it is therefore impossible to consistently beat the aggregate market has led to the em... Show More
  • Investigating People’s Role in Flood Control and Management in West Bengal-A Case Study

    Suvankar Chakraborty

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2015
    Pages: 41-47
    Received: Jun. 28, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 24, 2015
    Published: Jul. 25, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajtab.20150101.17
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    Abstract: Purpose of the study: The present study investigates the disaster affected people as well as the role of people in flood control and management in West Bengal. Background: A holistic and integrated approach in the direction of flood management is crucial both for pre-disaster preventive, mitigation and preparedness along with usual post disaster re... Show More