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Article type: Review paper, Received: 16.02.2023; Revised: 28.05.2023 and Published online: 30 December, 2023.
Article type: Review paper, Received: 16.02.2023; Revised: 28.05.2023 and Published online: 30 December, 2023.
Navigating networks: Exploring the social ties among fish farmers in Bangladesh
Md. Istiak Ahmed 1, Mt. Mimi Talukdar 1, Fhamida Haque 2, Md. Moshiur Rahman 3 and Fairuj Anika Tonny 1
1 Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Krishi Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2 Department Agricultural Economics Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
3 Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Sub-station, Satkhira, Bangladesh.
✉ Corresponding author: [email protected] (Ahmed, MI)
1 Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Krishi Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2 Department Agricultural Economics Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
3 Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Sub-station, Satkhira, Bangladesh.
✉ Corresponding author: [email protected] (Ahmed, MI)
Abstract
Social capital is a valuable and essential asset to achieve better outcomes in business. In this study, the researcher investigated the nature of the social ties of the fish farmers in Bangladesh. Descriptive analyses were conducted on social capital variables contrasted to business performance metrics, using a sample of 320 fish farmers from Mymensingh and Bogura districts of Bangladesh. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with a structured interview schedule. In this study, a respondent had the opportunity to name the top seven people who are most important to his business. The number of persons mentioned by the respondents is classified into seven categories. It shows that most of the respondents (45.9%), have two social ties that are most important to their business. Descriptive statistics revealed that farmers have more bridging ties than bonding ties and a limited number of linking ties. Therefore, the study recommends that fish farmers take advantage of their various social ties.
Key Words: Social capital, Business performance, Fish farmers, Bonding ties, Bridging ties and Linking ties
Social capital is a valuable and essential asset to achieve better outcomes in business. In this study, the researcher investigated the nature of the social ties of the fish farmers in Bangladesh. Descriptive analyses were conducted on social capital variables contrasted to business performance metrics, using a sample of 320 fish farmers from Mymensingh and Bogura districts of Bangladesh. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews with a structured interview schedule. In this study, a respondent had the opportunity to name the top seven people who are most important to his business. The number of persons mentioned by the respondents is classified into seven categories. It shows that most of the respondents (45.9%), have two social ties that are most important to their business. Descriptive statistics revealed that farmers have more bridging ties than bonding ties and a limited number of linking ties. Therefore, the study recommends that fish farmers take advantage of their various social ties.
Key Words: Social capital, Business performance, Fish farmers, Bonding ties, Bridging ties and Linking ties
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Ahmed, M. I. et al. “Navigating Networks: Exploring the Social Ties among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research 12(02) (2023): 642-646.
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Ahmed, M. I., Talukdar, M. M., Haque, F., Rahman, M. M., and Tonny, F. A (2023). Li Navigating Networks: Exploring the Social Ties among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(02), 642-646.
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Ahmed, M. I., Talukdar, M. M., Haque, F., Rahman, M. M., and Tonny, F. A. “Navigating Networks: Exploring the Social Ties among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(02) (2023): 642-646.
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Ahmed, M. I., Talukdar, M. M., Haque, F., Rahman, M. M., and Tonny, F. A. 2023. Navigating Networks: Exploring the Social Ties among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(02) pp. 642-646.
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Ahmed MI, Talukdar MM, Haque F, Rahman MM and Tonny FA. Navigating Networks: Exploring the Social Ties among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research. 2023 December, 12(02), 642-646.
Ahmed, M. I. et al. “Navigating Networks: Exploring the Social Ties among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research 12(02) (2023): 642-646.
APA
Ahmed, M. I., Talukdar, M. M., Haque, F., Rahman, M. M., and Tonny, F. A (2023). Li Navigating Networks: Exploring the Social Ties among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(02), 642-646.
Chicago
Ahmed, M. I., Talukdar, M. M., Haque, F., Rahman, M. M., and Tonny, F. A. “Navigating Networks: Exploring the Social Ties among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(02) (2023): 642-646.
Harvard
Ahmed, M. I., Talukdar, M. M., Haque, F., Rahman, M. M., and Tonny, F. A. 2023. Navigating Networks: Exploring the Social Ties among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(02) pp. 642-646.
Vancouver
Ahmed MI, Talukdar MM, Haque F, Rahman MM and Tonny FA. Navigating Networks: Exploring the Social Ties among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research. 2023 December, 12(02), 642-646.
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