IOSR-JBM   Volume-6 ~ Issue-2 ~ Nov-Dec-2012

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Impact Of Hr Audit on an Educational Institute in Order to Gain Insight into the Present Scenario and Future Prospects So That It Can Set a Benchmark for Educational Sector
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Ghazala Ishrat, Javed Habib
	:	10.9790/487X-0620108

Abstract:In the changing economic and business environment, proper Human Resource Management has assumed a crucial role in the growth of the organization. It has become imperative to re-look at this most important asset of the organization. The main objective behind this research was to gain in-depth knowledge of the Human Resource and the effectiveness of HR functions within an organization. The HR audit in University was planned to get a clear judgment about the overall status of most faculties/Departments and to find out whether existing systems and procedures are yielding desired result. This information will be an invaluable input while making strategic
Key Words: HR Audit, Innovative Tool, Working of An University, Functional Role of each department and faculty, Service Role Of the department/Faculty or unit , Compliance to established benchmarks, Strategic effectiveness of the department/faculty/unit, Financial Management of the department/faculty/unit

1. Specific charter of duties for Security Personnel should be made available to Security supervisor and should be read, understood and signed by all the security staff at the time of taking over the duty.
2. Mock exercises should be conducted regularly to check response and serviceability of fire fighting capabilities/equipments
3. The EPBAX operators should be shifted to entrance of the main block so that they can perform the dual role of operator and receptionist.
4. There should be Job enlargement of PRO by delegating more responsibilities e.g. transport section/management and reception/operation of EPBAX .
5. There is a strong requirement of a database management system in the academics section as it has to deal with huge amount of data relating to students and staff. This would help in generating ad- hoc reports as and when required by UGC/AICTE and control delay in publication of Annual Report of University.
6. University should issue a letter for delegation of financial powers to various CFAs as the earlier letter on the delegated financial powers has expired on 31st March 2006 (discussion with staff)
7. There is a requirement of issuing detailed instructions on utilization of delegated financial powers by various CFAs and training on procurement procedures (observation of the audit team).
8. The system of allotment and expenditure of funds needs to be streamlined (suggestion from the audit team).
9. A formal system of monitoring of Probation period should be instituted.
10. The need for a formal system of Induction training for the employees was strongly felt so as to acquaint them with the goals/objectives/vision of University so that they can contribute efficiently to achieve the same .

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Impact of Rewards on Employee Performance in Commercial Banks of Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
Country	:	Bangladesh
Authors	:	Serena Aktar, Muhammad Kamruzzaman Sachu, Md. Emran Ali
	:	10.9790/487X-0620915

Abstract:This study seeks to examine the relationship between rewards and employee performance as well as to identify the relationship between extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. The study explored factors determining extrinsic and intrinsic rewards and their impact on employee performance and actions to influence the commercial banks for a consideration of a more systematic and structured approach to acknowledge employee's efforts which would in turn prosper high performance culture in commercial banks of Bangladesh. Descriptive statistics based frequency tables and graphs were used in the study to provide information on demographic variables. The results are investigated in terms of descriptive statistics followed by inferential statistics on the variables. A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed to employees of the commercial bank and a total of 180 employees completed the questionnaire properly. The result indicate that there is a statistical significant relationship between all of the independent variables with dependent variables employee work performance and all the independent variables have a positive influence on employee work performance.
Keywords: Rewards, Intrinsic rewards, Extrinsic rewards, Employees' performance.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Increase students' engagement in the classroom
Country	:	Bangladesh
Authors	:	Masoom Ahmed, Fazluz Zaman, Munshi Samaduzzaman
	:	10.9790/487X-0621621

Abstract:In this study of we investigated student engagements of level 4 statistical analysis module with a specific interest of how to raise the motivation. We used observation to get into root of problems. We implemented some strategies to increase students' involvement in the class room. We are pleased with the results have achieved. After eight weeks of study we noticed that our strategies helped the students to involve more in the class room and they started enjoying learning statistics. We as teachers should consider action as a continuous process in educational context. We could expand our knowledge using observation. We started our class with a warm up task for about 20 minutes. It helped students to relax and they could start focusing on what they are doing. It also creates a friendly environment. After that we gave them a group activity, using games which put groups against each other to help students' to learn.

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