Independent Business Review: Recent submissions

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    • Factors affecting selection of B-schools in Chhatisgarh, India 

      Dani, Shweta; Singhai, Dr. Manisha (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2014-07)
      In India presently the Business Schools are facing tough time due to cut-throat competition and to remain in the competitive market the Business Schools must provide superior value to the students. The management education ...

    • Refining ohlson model for valuing bank stocks- an artificial neural network approach 

      Charumathi, Dr. B.; E. S., Suraj (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2014-07)
      This study performs and compares the accuracy of Simplified Ohlson model and Refined Ohlson model using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for valuing bank stocks. Prediction accuracy measuring procedures are used to compare ...

    • Earning management of IPOS in Bangladesh—test of value relevance hypotheses: evidence from the Dhaka Stock Exchange 

      Imam, Mahmood Osman; Jaber, Md. Ilias (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2014-07)
      This paper investigates whether entrepreneurs engage in myopic behavior attempting to influence investors’ belief and hence to achieve a high stock price at the floatation by pumping up pre-IPO earnings through the accounting ...

    • From burnout to boundaries: what drives quiet quitting in today’s workforce? 

      Kabir, Effat Binte; Fatama, Mst. Kaniz; Tayeba, Rifa Tashfia; Kamal, Nabila (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2026-06)
      This research seeks to investigate the factors contributing to quiet quitting and its effects on modern settings. The findings aim to help managers and HR professionals understand the behaviors that lead to quiet quitting, ...

    • Barriers to green startups in Bangladesh 

      Rayhan, Rafin; Khan, Fatima Sadiya; Islam, Mir Mahaddi-UL (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2026-06)
      This study examines the barriers that constrain green startups in Bangladesh and explains why formal sustainability policies have not translated into accessible support for early-stage entrepreneurs. Using an exploratory ...

    • Integration of AI agents in recruitment: opportunities and challenges 

      Hassan, Labiba Fairuz; Islam, Md. Aminul; Mamun, Abdullah Al (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2026-06)
      This research illustrates the potential implications of AI agent deployment in the recruitment ecosystem, primarily through a Bangladeshi multinational cultural lens. The goal is to streamline procedures, accelerate ...

    • Can green business practices be the source of competitive advantage for LEED-certified Bangladeshi RMG companies? 

      Rahman, Md Azzajur; Rana, S. M. Sohel; Tumpa, Tasneem Jahan (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2026-06)
      Companies across industries seek competitive advantages in many ways. Gaining a competitive advantage through green resources and capabilities, especially for readymade garment (RMG) companies in major sourcing destinations ...

    • The Tempo flux economy: a time-based economic model for sustainable value creation —evidence from Bangladesh 

      Faheem, Shibli Sanjid; Shoily, Mahrin Mobassera; Ifti, Mostafid; Khan, Mohammad Nahiyat (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2026-06)
      This paper provides a reference model for the TempoFlux Economy, a temporal economy aiming to solve the problems of sustainability and inequality of traditional fiat money pattern economies. Applying a mixed-methods approach, ...

    • Factors influencing profitability in the Bangladeshi commercial banking sector 

      Liza, Farhana Yasmin (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2026-06)
      This study explores the determinants of Bangladesh-based commercial banks’ profitability of commercial banks in an emerging economy, Bangladesh. For this study, commercial banks’ annual report data [over the period 2013-2024] ...

    • Blockchain technology adoption in e-commerce platforms 

      Alam, Rezwanul; Islam, Md. Aminul; Khan, Arifur Rahman; Jahan, Nushrat (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      Internet expansion changed how people obtain services and how organizations operate. The Internet and related services are crucial for most people nowadays. Ecommerce is a service and industry. E-commerce transfers a lot ...

    • Artificial intelligence (AI) in service marketing: an avalanche of change is in the horizon 

      Rahman, Md Azzajur; Rana, S M Sohel (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to change the landscape of service marketing. Customer service is especially set for a radical change in the coming days. Recent advancements in Generative AI, which is large language ...

    • Dollar crises, import structure and economic development: some preliminary findings on Bangladesh 

      Mahmood, Raisul Awal; Mahtab, Hanif; Rahman, Safayet; Azim, Tarannum (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      The dollar crisis – labeled also as the foreign exchange crisis, the balance of payment deficit, shortage in the supply of foreign exchange, etc. has been one of the most talked about issues in Bangladesh during the past ...

    • Bridging the gender gap in telecom: women’s voices and perspectives 

      Kabir, Effat Binte; Hasan, Ikramul (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      The issue of women’s representation in corporate practices is a major concern in today's business world. This study examines the telecom sector in Bangladesh to explore women's perspectives. The study first provides an ...

    • Exchange rate crisis and its impact on bangladesh economy 

      Ahmed, Samiul Parvez; Ahmed, Zaima (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      It is widely accepted that the exchange rate as a crucial factor in shaping both short- and long-term macroeconomic goals, such as growth and development of a nation. Exchange rate volatility and its impact on the economy ...

    • Impact of trade sanction on developing economy: a review of literature 

      Tasnim, Khadiza Akter; Saifullah, Md. Khaled; Kabir, Shahriar (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      Sanctions are a type of government action against specific trading partners to make sure that the targeted country suffers more from the sanctions than the country imposing them. The goal of sanctions is to prevent certain ...

    • Environmental accounting reporting practices in Bangladesh: findings from existing research 

      Siddiquee, Mohammed Naveed Adnan; Islam, Md. Tanvir; Razzaque, Dr. Rushdi Md. Rezaur; Quraishi, Dr. Maqbool Kader; Jahan, Dr. Nushrat; Safiuddin, Md. (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      Environmental Accounting Reporting practices have existed for the past three decades and have been gaining prominence recently. There is wide consensus that the quality and depth of reporting leaves a lot to be desired. ...

    • Emotional intelligence and climate-conscious decision making in corporate management 

      Sagor, Md. Obidul Huq; Ali, Nahid Sumaiya; Rashid, Md. Mamunur (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      The proposed research provides an essential contribution to the literature on sustainable business by empirically examining the application of Emotional Intelligence (EI) to improve climate-conscious decision-making (CCDM) ...

    • Predicting on-time delivery: Bangladesh e-commerce 

      Rahman, Md. Sohanur; Ray, Shumon Kumar (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      Timely order fulfillment is a critical determinant of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency in e-commerce logistics, particularly in emerging economies such as Bangladesh. This study examines on-time delivery ...

    • Does branding drive sustainability? Insights from small food enterprises in Bangladesh 

      Alam, M Sayeed; Biswas, Kohinoor; Sarni, Ahmad Asif (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      This study looks at how branding helps both small and heritage food businesses in Bangladesh in the long term. This study uses five case studies, one from a century-old restaurant to a fast-growing burger chain of the ...

    • What makes a brand "sustainable" in the eyes of young consumers? 

      Kabir, Barsat (School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh, 2025-06)
      The paper presents a conceptual. framework for understanding how youths view sustainability in branding on cultural, symbolic, and trust-based grounds. This study shows that cultural identification, emotional engagement, ...