... Pp.107- 124 Exploring Consumer Behavior in the Context of Fast Food Industry in Dhaka City Nadia Farhana* and Shohana Islam** People in the Indian subcontinent have long been known for the delicious foodstuffs they prepare, serve, and eat. Times gone by suggest that they have used up a lot of their time, energy, and wealth to arrange their meals. But with the turn of the century, and changes in the socio-economic shape of the country, the scenario has changed; and people in Bangladesh, particularly busy city dwellers, now a day don’t seem to be having that much time, and energy, if not wealth, available to devote them for such passion for eating. A number of eating out facilities particularly fast food chains came up to cater to this lucrative market. Assuming from the cultural background of people being keen on eating; in this research we have explored the overall consumers’ behavior towards fast food restaurants in Dhaka city. More particularly, our findings reveal that we have found out the relationship of customers’ attributes related perception, quality and value related perception and convenience related perception with income, age and overall customer service for fast food restaurants. Quality and value related perception is influenced by income. There is a relationship of attributes related perception and quality and value related perception with overall customer service. Moreover people are loyal to have their food in their favorite fast food restaurants in terms...
Words: 6137 - Pages: 25
...Final Examination Question How has religion shaped the experience of life and the perceptions of religious practitioners? Religion has shaped the experience of life and the perceptions of religious practitioners in many ways. Christianity and Islam are two religions that truly affect the daily life of their practitioners. In this section of the paper I will explain the daily, weekly, and monthly rituals of the Christians and the Muslims and how it shapes them as people. Starting off with Christianity, Christians focus on Christ. Christian use daily gospel reading and prayer to learn and to communicate with Christ. Christians do prayer alone and also in groups. Most Christians pray when they wake, before meals, and at bedtime. The prayer revolves around thanking God, asking for something, or praying for the ill. The Gospel of Matthew contains one prayer called “The Lord’s Prayer”. The prayer tells Christians how to pray and what to pray for. It is known as the most influential prayer in Christianity. The Christians most sacred book is the Holy Bible which is composed of an old and New Testament. Also, Christians used to follow a strict practice of going to mass every day, but this has phased out a bit in recent times due to modern society. Christians also go to mass on Sunday which is the Sabbath. On a yearly basis there are many sacred holidays or holy days that require Christians to do or refrain from certain acts. An example of one of the holidays is Christmas and Easter...
Words: 1508 - Pages: 7
...Thesis Report On Perception of Employees of Prime Bank Ltd & Mutual Trust Bank Ltd on E- Recruiting Practices Submitted by MD. MINHAZUL ISLAM Program: MBA Major in HRM Batch: 45th ID no: MBA- 04512769 Stamford University Bangladesh. Submitted to Mohammed Jaynal Abedin Assistant Professor Department of Business Administration Stamford University Bangladesh 21th November, 2012 STAMFORD UNIVERSITY BANGLADESH. Letter of Transmittal November 21, 2012 To Mohammed Jaynal Abedin Assistant Professor Department of Business Administration Stamford University Bangladesh. Subject: Submission of Thesis report on “Perception of Employees of Prime Bank Ltd & Mutual Trust Bank Ltd on E- Recruiting Practices” Dear Sir, I am Md. Minhazul Islam, student of MBA-45th batch have great pleasure to submit my thesis report under your supervision. In preparing report I faced inconvenience relating to collection of pertinent information. I respectfully acknowledge your guidance, leadership and helping me for preparation of this report. It is worthwhile to mention that there might be some errors and mistakes in my report due to limited knowledge. I am still at learning stage. So, I expect that you will pardon me for my unintentional mistakes in preparing this report. Sincerely Yours, ________________________ (Md. Minhazul Islam) ID No: MBA-04512769 Batch: 45th Stamford University Bangladesh. ii Acknowledgement While making a thesis, a lot of sincere supervision, guidance...
Words: 657 - Pages: 3
...Islam today is facing challenges from within and from the wider world. The critical problems are the fundamental tensions within Islam. The attitudes and criticisms common in the outside world can be ignored as misguided or hostile, but the tensions within Islam throughout the world must be confronted. In a simple geographical sense, Islam has to come to grips with its changing centres. The religious centres define the heartland: Saudi Arabia maintains its guardianship of the shrines at Mecca and Medina, and the conduct of the hajj, against the claims of Shii Iran, the Shii tradition, and other sects disillusioned with Saudi Arabia's credentials within the ummah. Saudi Arabia enjoys much of its strength to repudiate other claims because it...
Words: 1582 - Pages: 7
...People Perception of Islamic Banking Muhammad Sohail Bhatti Student MS Islamic Banking & Finance University of Management & Technology Abstract: This research was conducted to gauge the perception of general public about Islamic Banking in Pakistan. Questionnaires were distributed to customers of Islamic Banking and conventional banking. The results revealed that most of the people do not have adequate knowledge of the concepts of Islamic Banking. Some of the participants did not even know that “Riba” is forbidden in Islam. Less awareness about the Islamic banking concepts can be the main cause of negative perception among general public. This study also revealed that many people think that Islamic banks have not played their proper role in creating the awareness and knowledge about the concepts and working of Islamic banking. The study might help the Islamic Banks to reconsider their marketing strategies so that the negative perceptions of the general public may be changed to a positive one. Key Words: Islamic Banking, Perception Introduction: Islamic Banking is relatively new concept as compared to conventional banking. The history of conventional banking dates back to about two hundred years. Whereas Islamic banking is only in its infancy stage and started only about 17 years ago. People are so used to the conventional side of the banking that it is a little hard for them to understand the Islamic Banking concepts and the working and services offered by them...
Words: 4431 - Pages: 18
...collect data from Khulna city area. Respondents were selected carefully considering their potentiality to be a flat or house owner in this city. The study has identified income of potential buyers, land price, hassle of buying a flat, developers’ performance and their trustworthiness, and availably of land will determine the future of real estate business in Khulna region. Consumers’ income has been found statistically significant. prospective customers toward real estate business and developers whether they will accept the real estate service or will construct house by own along with the probable reason behind their perception. Khulna City is a prospective city for real estate business for its own charm and industrial status. So, this study has investigated some potential factors to identify which will be dominant in this sector in future according to the perceptions of customers. II. LITERATURE REVIEW Real estate or immovable property is a legal term that encompasses land along with anything permanently...
Words: 2444 - Pages: 10
...Outline of Article Arabs and the West (Failure of West to understand Arabs) - Main focus is the bad perceptions gained by Europeans on Arabs Perception of Western Attitude on Arabs - Ideas developed from past - Divided into 3 strands 1. Battle between Christian Europe and Islam - 7th century - 18 century - Fears, animosities and suspicions reflected in European Education - Normally Western deny but subconscious is another story (prejudice) - Oriental is defined with adjectives: duplicity, cruelty, servility, despotism. - Another possibility is the misunderstanding of Islam 2. European Expansion - 17th century - End of First World War. - Euopean Imperialism (destruction of literacy) - British Global Supremacy (lead non-europeans to civilization) - sincerity from British was due to belief that non-european are not modern - Heightening European Power and ideals over non-european - British Outlook in Arab Territories was based on British Ideals (not looking at arab culture) 3. Struggle between Imperialistic Power versu Growing National Movements - After World War I and still existing today - Attempt of Nationalists to remove foreign power yield: - Rebellion and repression - Loss of life - Bitterness of opinion - British handicaped due to 2 reasons a. Failure to realize impact of superior strength on weaker nations - Weaker nation feels suffocated when under superior power - Believes they are stopping their aspirations b. National liberation...
Words: 521 - Pages: 3
...Unites States-Centric Views Comparison Mark D. Pacheco Axia College University of Phoenix Unites States-Centric Views Comparison The table comparisons show distinctive characteristics synonymous with the categories of descriptors identified for both individuals listed as Christian Americans and or Muslim Arab Americans. It is uniquely and formally identical in some categories as well as substantially different in other categories, yet still; some characteristics are open for discussion as to their identification to both parties involved. Based on results of independent surveys taken which was not scientific, substantiated or verified by any governmental agency of the United States, or Christian or Muslim Arab American groups or societies. The results are taken from ordinary American citizens not associated with either group of individuals, nor affiliated in any religious capacity, nationality, race, color, or ethnic background as identified as Christian American and Muslim Arab American. In this survey, one could say this is wholly independent and un-biased in the results given. Popular to contrary belief, most Americans give their opinions on subjects based on a few characteristics enveloped primarily with their up-bringing, moral and ethical values instilled in early childhood, their personal belief in governmental policy and societal values. As young children, teenagers, and young adults of parents and communities across this nation, individuals may...
Words: 1260 - Pages: 6
...The contemporary world of Islam faces an uphill battle defending itself from modern day misconceptions and the forced involvement with geopolitics. Islam struggles with the western world’s perception of the religion and cultural understanding. The current religious struggle between the Middle East and the West derives from thousands of years of bloodshed and conflict between the worlds three major religions; Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Blood that was shed during a period of holy wars and the ever expanding ruling powers such as Greece and Rome. The candle of hatred burns in modern times with the presences of radical extremist groups like the Taliban and Al-Qaeda that continue to ignite hatred towards the West by manipulating the Qur’an and preaching concepts that conflict with the laws of Islam. Many scholars throughout the world have expressed their differences in events that occurred in the Qur’an. Like in Christianity and Judaism, one person’s interpretation of the scriptures can spawn radicals and extremist that prays on the weak to fuel their fire. Many Muslims believe that Muhammad was the only prophet of God and that Jesus was only a practitioner of Christian faith. They are also believing that Jesus was not the son of God nor ordained like Christians do but only Muhammad. In the United States and most of Europe, women have reached equality to men. There are significant differences between the Western World, Middle East, and North Africa. The modern stakes...
Words: 317 - Pages: 2
...Contention between the Islam and the west The Islam world and the west are two civilizations that have been closely entangled in the last fourteen centuries. It is a history full with disagreement and conflict, antagonism and dispute, approval and detestation, recognition and denunciation among other conflictings. Despite the perceptions of Islam and the west, the opinions of those in both Muslim and western worlds have been shaped by these histories. That’s why relations between Islam and the West never lose significance in our world. A short synopsis of this extensive history discloses three facets of interaction; religious, cultural, and political. 1. The Religious Dispute. Islam describes itself to be the last of the three immense Abraham faith societies. The Qurʾān and ḥadīth which are the two lawful foundations of Islam and the scholarly traditions disclose a sharp understanding of Judaism and Christianity. They depict passion for Jews and Christians to unite in monotheism against Meccan polytheism and its decadence. Having from a multi-religious and multicultural environment, the early Muslims were in touch with the diverse Jewish and Christian societies of the East in the 8th and 9th centuries. Subsequently, the belief of St. Bernard of Clairvaux (d. 1153) and Ramon Llull (d. 1315), John of Segovia (d. 1458) , the first missionary to Muslims, believed that opposing the threat of Islam was not by just building armies, which they couldn’t at the time but persuading...
Words: 536 - Pages: 3
...moder Challenges in Modern Islam Francisco Delgado REL/134 October 24, 2014 Mark Pursley Challenges in Modern Islam One of the biggest enemies of the religion of Islam is its followers as it is their behavior and ways of engagement with the rest of the world which shapes its outward image. Today whether we admit it or not, the fact is that Islam’s name has become intertwined with terrorism, misogyny and intolerance towards the followers of other religions. Muslims or even those who are perceived to be Muslims are on the rise. Religious minorities like Sikhs are today being attacked for their proximity in appearance with Muslims. Moreover, whenever any instance of terrorism occurs the first perception is always that a Muslim is involved. The deterioration of Muslim society is the result of deviation from Islam, while the deterioration of Western society is the result of putting into practice the very principles in which it believes. The evils of Muslim societies stem from the gap between principle and practice, whereas the evils of Western society are the result of a clash between principles and realities. The Western civilization of modern times has formed principles independent of religious principles, to govern social life, and has maintained that modern principles were superior to older principles. Islam and Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) The group began in 2004 as al Qaeda in Iraq, before rebranding as ISIS two years later. It was an ally of...
Words: 482 - Pages: 2
...and portrayed them as congruent with the beliefs and behaviors of Islam. The bombing of the World Trade Center Twin Towers, in New York City and the Pentagon on September 11th, 2001 increased American non-Muslims’ negative perceptions of Muslims and Islam drastically (Khan and Ecklund 2012). The violent Islamic extremist group known as Al-Qaeda, was founded by Usama Bin Laden and Muhammad Atef in 1989 and was responsible for the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Twin Towers and Pentagon (WGBH Educational Foundation 2012) Al-Qaeda did not possess financial or physical capacity to destroy the United States’ armed forces, so they attacked symbols of America’s prosperity and strength (National September 11 Memorial & Museum 2014). Hate crimes against Muslims in America increased by 1,700 % in the year 2001 and Muslim immigrants living in United States were perceived more negatively than ever before. No other immigrant fraction was met with such hatred (Khan and Ecklund 2012). Even though theses terrorist attacks occurred over a decade ago, many non-Muslims continue to view Islam as a violent religion (Encountering the World of Islam 2015). Though during my interview with Habibah she expressed great distress about this stereotype of Muslims and the Islamic faith. Habibah explained, “Killing an innocent person, Muslim or non-Muslim, is one of the greatest sins that a Muslim can commit. In no way does Islam promote hurting others (Daher 2015). Habibah is not the only Muslim...
Words: 1293 - Pages: 6
...The contemporary world of Islam faces an uphill battle defending itself from modern day misconceptions and the forced involvement with geopolitics. Islam struggles with the western world’s perception of the religion and cultural understanding. The current religious struggle between the Middle East and the West derives from thousands of years of bloodshed and conflict between the worlds three major religions; Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Blood that was shed during a period of holy wars and the ever expanding ruling powers such as Greece and Rome. The candle of hatred burns in modern times with the presences of radical extremist groups like the Taliban and Al-Qaeda that continue to ignite hatred towards the West by manipulating the Qur’an and preaching concepts that conflict with the laws of Islam. Many scholars throughout the world have expressed their differences in events that occurred in the Qur’an. Like in Christianity and Judaism, one person’s interpretation of the scriptures can spawn radicals and extremist that prays on the weak to fuel their fire. Many Muslims believe that Muhammad was the only prophet of God and that Jesus was only a practitioner of Christian faith. They are also believing that Jesus was not the son of God nor ordained like Christians do but only Muhammad. In the United States and most of Europe, women have reached equality to men. There are significant differences between the Western World, Middle East, and North Africa. The modern stakes...
Words: 512 - Pages: 3
...World Religions Report Denise Flythe HUM/130 March 3, 2013 Andrew Stein Islam Islam is one of the most misunderstood religions of the world today. One attributing factor for this misunderstanding has much to do with the fact that in recent years, Islam has been in the spotlight because of heightened tensions in parts of the Middle East. This tension serves to put its culture under the microscope of world attention; and although it is a major part of the Middle Eastern culture, it happens to be so much more. Like Christianity, Islam is one of the fastest growing religions today and it is rapidly spreading for several reasons. Islam has a strong political and cultural base because it happens to be the state religion of Moslem countries. Its simple creed and tenets gives it a universal appeal, and the fact that it has no racial barriers and it embraces universal unity also helps it to spread rapidly in both African and American communities. Furthermore, easy communication and practicality of its Five Pillars also helps it to spread even more swiftly in the Western Hemisphere. Many sources are available that provide information for extensive research on the topic of Islam; however, personal communication as a source, provides a more unique perspective on this topic. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to highlight as well as to summarize a recent interview with an Islamic adherent as he gives his opinion on this topic. This summary will provide an in-depth report...
Words: 2407 - Pages: 10
...In 2004, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) accused the TV drama 24 of constantly portraying Arabs and Muslims in the context of terrorism and stated that “repeated association of acts of terrorism with Islam will only serve to increase anti-Muslim prejudice”. The writers and producers responded to their concerns by including sympathetic portrayals of Arabs and Muslims and rotating the “bad guy” to avoid perpetuating the Arab and Muslim terrorist stereotype. Media has shown to have a significant impact on political participation, and public perception may very well be shaped by the images they watch on their television. However, it may be criticized to try to confine television to being politically correct. But still, many television writers were careful to increase their amount of “positive” and “patriotic” Arab and Muslim characters to avoid charges of stereotyping and display some racial sensitivity. Multiple stories also allowed for sympathy for the plight of Arab and Muslim Americans, and some showed that they are not a homogenous group but a group full of diverse...
Words: 1111 - Pages: 5
