October 2016

An investigation of the retention strategies for software developers at an insurance firm

The retention of software developers is of major concern to insurance firms where software for business units is developed in-house. Business success hinges to some extent, on the stability of information systems. The organisation in question has struggled with the loss of expertise in software development, which has affected the fluency of projects. The objectives of the study were to determine the current retention...

Author(s): Patrick Mugabe, Sidney Shipham and Guillermina Ritacco

October 2016

Examining the practices of organizational management and expectations of employees from human resources departments

Today Bangladesh stands on the juncture of economic emancipation. The stage is set for rapid growth and development in every sector of the economy. The agriculture sector is also experiencing significant changes. Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI) is determined to play a leading role in the development of the agriculture sector in the twenty-first century. Besides, other organizations such as Bangladesh...

Author(s): Aliya Parvin, and Muhammad Mahboob Ali

October 2016

Technology acquisition and technology learning in banking industry: Lessons from Nigerian banking sector

Firms’ ability to effectively exploit technologies acquired is largely hinged on their technology learning capabilities. However, most firms in developing countries that acquire technology lacks sufficient skills to effectively acquire, learn and exploit acquired technologies. The objective of this study is to assess technology acquisition and technology learning in Nigeria’s commercial banks. The paper also...

Author(s): Mirabel Godswill Ukpabio, Titilayo Olaposi and Willie Owolabi Siyanbola