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Impact of Training Environment and Training Motivation on Training Effectiveness in the Banking Industry of Bangladesh: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Management

Liana Mamun — 2026-01-05

The paper explore the impact of organizational training environment and training motivation on training effectiveness of the Bangladesh banking industry considering knowledge management as the potential mediating variable. The study of the 420 employees of commercial banks was conducted with the assistance of a quantitative research design, SPSS 25 of Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling and SmartPLS 4 were employed to identify the reliability, validity, and the relationships described in the hypothesis. The outcomes of the research indicate that training environment and motivation to training positively affect the training effectiveness, and this conclusion is material, which implies that good training environment and motivated employees are significant factors in the success of learning. There is also an influence of organization training environment and training motivation on knowledge management, but the results have shown no direct influence of knowledge management on training effectiveness, and no intermediate influence between training environment, motivation and training effectiveness. The study confirms that the training performance in the Bangladesh banks is primarily determined by the environmental and motivational factors and not the knowledge management processes. Theoretically, the research upholds the Social Learning Theory and Self-Determination Theory because it emphasizes the significance of the environment and motivation with regard to the outcomes of training. Practically, the findings point out that designing the training, motivating the employees and the design of the knowledge management systems are important so that one can be able to capture and utilize the knowledge to the advantage of the organizational performance over the long run.

Developing Collaborative Bargaining and Supplier Aggregation Framework to Improve Negotiation Power of a Micro Supply Chain

Md Solaiman Hawlader — 2026-03-10

Micro-businesses in developing economies often suffer from low negotiation power, high procurement costs, and fragmented supply chain operations that limit their competitiveness. This research investigates the effectiveness of a Collaborative Bargaining and Supplier Aggregation Framework in improving negotiation power, cost efficiency, and profitability within micro supply chains. A mixed-method case study approach was applied to a Bangladesh-based online micro-business over a twelve-month period, divided into pre- and post-implementation phases. Data were collected from six participating micro-enterprises sourcing products from three major wholesale markets.

The framework integrated supplier aggregation, collective bargaining, and shared logistics through a digital platform to enable bulk procurement and improved supplier relationships. Statistical analysis using a paired left-tailed t-test confirmed a significant improvement in cost negotiation margins (t = –17.72, p < 0.05), leading to measurable performance gains. After implementation, average unit costs decreased by 6–11%, procurement volumes rose by 45– 60%, and lead times were reduced by up to 38%. Profit margins increased by 8% on average, and sales revenues grew as high as 77%, driven by better supplier terms and increased customer satisfaction.

The study demonstrates that technology-enabled collaboration can empower micro- entrepreneurs to overcome structural market disadvantages and achieve economies of scale. While coordination complexity, limited digital adoption, and supplier resistance remain challenges, the findings provide a strong foundation for policymakers, e-commerce platforms, and entrepreneurs seeking to enhance micro-business competitiveness through collective supply chain strategies.