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Project Risk Management In Malaysian Oil And Gas Industry: Implementation By Epc Local Contractor, Che Rosli Zaim Aiman

Student Works (2020-2029)

The megaproject in Downstream Sector of Oil and Gas Industry only achieve 50% success rate which warrants attention by researchers. The Owners and Contractors are not fully aware on the full range of project risks and only few have demonstrated the knowledge and expertise in managing risk effectively. The common understanding had by the EPC Contractor is they are having the full flexibility and freedom in performing execution work by maximizing profit while still complying towards client’s requirement as the contract price has been fixed during award stage. However, there is a hidden risk which seldomly being placed attention by …

Firm Characteristics, Capabilities And Productivities: A Study Of Malaysian Food Manufacturing Sector, Tien Hong Lim

Student Works (2020-2029)

This research establishes and examines a set of firm productivity measures for the Malaysian food manufacturing industry. The research further examines the differences in productivity based on the firm’s characteristics and consequently examines the empirical relationship between firm capabilities namely marketing, ICT, R&D and human capital on labour productivity. The research uses cross sectional data comprising 1020 firms. Various methods were used in the research. Non-parametric analysis was undertaken to compare the productivity levels across firm characteristics while in examining the impact of capabilities on labour productivity the research uses quantile regression analysis. The finding shows that productivity differs based …

Challenges Of International Development Projects In Yemen: Perspective Of Public Work Project, Mohammed Lashuel Hassan Mohammed

Student Works (2020-2029)

International development projects are public projects that are created to support the economy and people’s life needs, mostly these types of projects target developing countries. These types of projects face challenges more than other projects due to many reasons. Accordingly, this research aims to explore the challenges that face international development projects in Yemen and conducted by the Public Work Project and highlight the most significant issues that face ID project as well to overcome these challenges. This research adopted the qualitative method by conducting ten semi-structured interviews with the PWP team and others stakeholders. The interview technique was selected …

The Relationship Between Lean Manufacturing And Firm Performance : A Study Of Manufacturing Companies In Sweden., Kristina Granstrom

Student Works (2010-2019)

The aim of lean manufacturing is to remove waste to increase the value for the customer. Some of the outcomes from implementing lean manufacturing are increased quality, improved productivity and reduced costs. There ishowever a mixed result in the empirical evidence concerning leanmanufacturing’s relation to performance. This study looks at theimplementation level of lean manufacturing in Swedish manufacturingcompanies and investigates lean manufacturing’s impact on firm performance.A survey was made based on an electronic questionnaire sent to Swedishmanufacturing firms and a total of 35 companies within ten different industriesresponded to the questionnaire. The result shows that the implementationlevel on average is …

A Case Study Of Rfid Adoption By A Malaysian Logistic Company : An Application Of The Technology Appropriation Model., Wilson Tiong Lin Koh

Student Works (2010-2019)

This paper presents a model of radio frequency identification (RFID) adoption by a Logistic Service Provider (LSP) in the logistic industry Malaysia. Due to lack of models associate with the RFID adoption in logistic industry Malaysia, the model was developed. The study uses the case study research approaches to perform an inductive investigation on the RFID adoption by the local LSP. Semi-structured interviews were conducted primarily with the IT director and research officers who advocated the RFID’s pilot test project. The technology appropriation model of RFID adoption was developed in this study is useful to determine the success of RFID …

Critical Factors In Project Success: A Study Of Public Sector Construction Projects In Malaysia., Wan Maimun Wan Abdullah

Student Works (2010-2019)

The importance of the construction industry to nation building necessitates that project implemented achieves project success. However, studies and evidence have shown that there is a low probability in consistently achieving project success. Nevertheless, it seems that the definition of project success and how to achieve project success is quite illusive. For more than a century, researchers have been grappling with its definition but the concept remained ambiguous. From the early identification of time, cost and quality as elements of project success, researchers have added many other outcomes and objectives including stakeholders, project manager, communication, leadership, project management, organization structure, …

Factors Influencing Activity-Based Costing (Abc) Success Implementation : A Study Among Manufacturing Firms In China., Zhang Yi Fei

Student Works (2010-2019)

Nowadays firms are experiencing a constant changing business context. Accurate costing information is crucial for any firms to survive and stay competitive. However, traditional volume based costing systems are subjected to many criticisms due to the failure to provide firms with a reliable, accurate and timely costing information. Activity-Based Costing (ABC) was introduced by Cooper and Kaplan (1988) to address the shortcomings of the traditional costing systems, and it is more suitable to assist management in strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation in today‟s advanced business environment. Motivated by the benefits of ABC, a number of researchers have conducted various studies …

A Study On The Determining Factors Of Operational Efficiencies Derived From Outsourcing : Malaysia As An Attractive Hub., Anbalagi Andy, Jesrina Ann Xavier, Lee Siew Yoong

Student Works (2010-2019)

Outsourcing had undergone a massive evolution since 1970s and has changed the way businesses operate in the global market place. Offshore outsourcing, in particular, has become a viable strategic venture and is no longer an exception but rather it is a norm in today’s economy. Many businesses are able to gain various operational efficiencies by embarking into strategic outsourcing initiatives although existing literatures have proven that there are also significant risks associated with this type of venture. It is interesting to note that not all outsourcing efforts have provided positive results for organizations nor proved fruitful. Nevertheless offshore outsourcing has …

Web-Based Supply Chain Management Capabilities In Malaysian Firms And Its Effect On Firm's Performance : An Empirical Study., Fakri Abdul Rashid

Student Works (2010-2019)

The study investigated the relationship between the five facets of web based supply chain management (WBSCM) capabilities and the firm performance in manufacturing and services firms in Kaula Lumpur. Malaysia. The objectives of the study were 1) to examine the level WBSCM’s capabilities and firm performance, 2) to examine the relationship between WBSCM’s capabilities and firm performance, 3) to examine the effect of WBSCM’s capabilities in relation to firm’s performance. Based on the literature reviews a model of relationship was proposed and developed   to examine the relationships between the five factors of WBSCM’s capabilities and firm performance To test the …

Network Characteristics And Its Implications : Case Study Of Two Firms In Buyer-Supplier Relationships, Geok Eng Kwee

Student Works (2000-2009)

Cooperative relationships among firms are an area of research of interest to academicians and practitioners alike. Such cooperative relationships have evolved into a new form of business model known as network. This paper attempts to investigate the characteristics of a network and its implications such as benefits and risks from it. In a competitive world where survival depends on the abilities of firms to meet the needs of demanding consumers, an understanding of the dynamics of network is of paramount importance to firms wishing to deliver high value-added products. The study applies a case-study approach and two firms were selected. …

Organisational Diagnostics And Planned Organisational Change : An Application Of An Adapted Version Of Soft System Methodology ; The Case For A Private Healthcare Institution, Patricia Rita Nunis

Student Works (2000-2009)

THE RESEARCH PROJECT

This is an exploratory, qualitative study that utilises an adapted version of Soft Systems Methodology developed by Dr Mohd. Yusof Omar, to conduct an organisational diagnosis and plan interventions for change for a complex organisation. The target of the study was the 15-member senior management team of Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC). Data was collected over a period of 8 months (Jan-Aug 2001), via participant observation using the framework of action research.

THE FINDINGS

It was determined that the organisation exhibited borderline capability to weather anticipated changes in the future, due to the composition of its current …

Kefahaman Tentang Al-Sakha Dan Penghayatannya Di Kalangan Kakitangan Universiti Teknologi Mara (Uitm) Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Halipah Hamzah

Student Works (2000-2009)

Allah s.w.t. has blessed mankind with their assets whether in the form of material wealth, wisdom, skill etc. However, all these assets would still belong to Him and it is therefore held by human beings in trust to benefit all mankind al their best. In Islam, 1here are many ways to distribute one's resources such as donation. lending. endowment, discussion etc. By being generous, we share the quality of the charitable mankind and shall be rewarded by Allah s.w.t. as highlighted in al-Quran and Hadis. There are three levels of generosity, that is to donate a potion of their assets …

An Analytical Hierarchy Process (Ahp) Assessment Of The Iso 14001-Based Environmental Management System In The Oil And Gas Industry In Malaysia, Vijayalakshmi Benjamin Samuel

Student Works (2000-2009)

Today's business world is changing due to the ever-increasing consciousness for environmental protection and sustainable development. Customers are taking into account environmental considerations in their supplier selection, and are increasingly buying products with identifiable environmental attributes. In this study, the critical decision criteria, sub-criteria and benefits of the adoption and implementation of the ISO 14001-based environmental management system (EMS) in the Malaysian oil and gas sector were studied using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) approach. An empirical study was performed to investigate the relative weights and priorities of these criteria and benefits. An AHP decision model of EMS adoption was …

Supply Chain Management In Manufacturing Industry : A Study Of The Implementation Strategy Of Xyz Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd., Tiong Fock Poh

Student Works (2000-2009)

Advancement of technology and globalization pressure cause a lot of companies seek for a better manufacturing technology and operation management. One of the latest management tools that become hot topics to overcome this issue is Supply Chain Management. About 50 years ago, Forrester (1958) introduced a new theory of cross function management, but it was not been given much attention until last 10 years. Supply chain is not something new to the operation management. The differences of Forrester theory is the synergy of all operation management to get a dynamics and better result that is why the word of "management" …

Penswastaan Kereta Turus Dan Utiliti Atm : Persepsi Terhadap Perkhidmatan Dan Juga Perbandingan Kos Antara Spanco Dan Atm, Mohamad Yusoff Yaacob, Shaiful Hisham Mahat, Daud Mohamed

Student Works (2000-2009)

Sejak awal penubuhan ATM pengurusan fleet kereta turus dan utiliti adalah dibawah tanggungjawab ATM sepenuhnya. Waiau bagaimanapun pada 30 Oktober 1993, perjanjian konsesi telah ditandatangani antara Kerajaan Malaysia dan Syarikat SPANCO Sdn Bhd. Dalam perjanjian ini, SPANCO telah diberi hak konsesi untuk memberi perkhidmatan kereta turus dan utiliti kepada ATM. Setelah hampir 9 tahun SPANCO memberi perkhidmatan kini timbul beberapa rungutan di kalangan pengguna ATM yang secara umumnya mempersoalkan keupayaan SPANCO dalam memberi perkhidmatan yang terbaik kepada ATM. Kos sewaan serta senggaraan yang terus meningkat dari tahun kesetahun juga turut menimbulkan persoalan mengapa pengurusan kereta turus dan utiliti ini perlu …

Agent Technology In Web Based Time Scheduling, Shaik Ismail Sharifah Fazlinda

Student Works (2000-2009)

The technology age has, in many ways, makes life easier for human beings. Gone are the days when it takes few days up to few weeks to get letters from one place to another. The emergence of Internet, with its e-business, e-commerce and the like, has left the running of the human life to a click of the mouse with a tool that fits into our palm Similarly, student's enrolment and registration at the university can be done easily and effectively via the Net. The idea of Virtual University, which was once seen as an impossible venture, a foolish dream …

Inventory Management System For Fcsit, Poh Ling Ong

Student Works (2000-2009)

The inventory management system is a client server system with the objective to computerize and enhance the inventory management system for Faculty Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT). The server side contains all related basic inventory management rules, documents, and database. Meanwhile the client consists two sections, which are User and Administrator. The User section allows user to browse through the faculty information and search available items. The Administrator section is for the system administrator to perform all administrative tasks namely maintaining the inventory database. The inventory management system for faculty was developed using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 to create …

E-Inventori Kolej Kediaman Seksyen 17, Abdullah Ahmad Sobri

Student Works (2000-2009)

Cara penyampaian dan penyimpanan maklumat I data adalah berbeza dari masa ke semasa. Jika dahulu maklumat disimpan di dalam fail dan disusun dalam laci atau kabinet dan kebanyakan maklumat yang difailkan ini akhinya akan menjadi usang apabila disimpan terlalu lama dan himpunan maklumat yang banyak juga menjadi masalah kerana kekurangan ruang untuk menyimpan maklumat. Akhinya kebanyakan maklumat ini akan dilupuskan apabila ia tidak diperlukan lagi. Seperti mana yang telah kita ketahui, maklumat merupakan sumber rujukan yang penting dalam kehidupan harian kita. Tiada maklumat yang terlalu usang untuk dibuat rujukan. Oleh itu. teknik penyimpanan dan penyampaian data yang berkesan merupakan keperluan …

Sistem Pengurusan Kemudahan Sekolah, Farn Lok

Student Works (2000-2009)

Facility Management System (FMS) is a window-based system developed with the objectives of implementing the task of daily operation needs of small to medium size secondary school. It supports the inventory, usage and maintenance tracking, booking functionality of a typical secondary school. To maximize the effectiveness, FMS provides a computerized interface that greatly simplify information generation which enables decision maker to creatively approach, analyze and uncovering transaction problems and opportunities. Since the local architecture forms the core of the system, research was conducted into the local computing concepts. Through the course of FMS development, it is proven that management rules …

Bookshop Inventory Management System (Bims) /, Loong Po Chang

Student Works (2000-2009)

All undergraduates of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya are required to carry out a final year thesis project in computer or information technology related topic during their 3 years course in the university. This subject is one of the conditions must be fulfilled before they graduate. This final year thesis project takes 2 semesters and brings out 9 credit hours of total 120 credit hours. I, one of the students in the faculty, propose Bookshop Inventory Management System (BIMS) as my thesis title. I was assigned to and placed under the supervision of Prof …

Rescue 991: The Malaysian Civil Defence Emergency System, Abdul Aziz Siti Azrin

Student Works (2000-2009)

The Rescue 991 Emergency Line has emerged since a few year back and has been reserved for the use of The Civil Defence Force of Malaysia, which was first brought forth in the year 1952. The Civil Defence Force of Malaysia is a government department which handles emergency cases especially those regarding with accidents di asters and war. The Rescue 991 Emergency Line has been officially launched on the 20°1 May 1995 on the emergency line for The Civil Defence Force for Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley. Because of the encouraging responses received in Klang Valley, the emergency line ha …

Sistem Inventori Kolej Kediaman Tun Ahmad Zaidi, Ali Ayuniza

Student Works (2000-2009)

Latihan ilmiah merupakan kursus yang ditawarkan kepada pelajar Sarjana Muda Teknologi Maklumat Universiti Malaya bagi Tahap Akhir sebagai syarat utama fakulti. Kursus ini meliputi pembangunan sistem komputer yang ditawarkan oleh pensyarah-pensyarah fakulti. Bagi latihan ini, pembangunan Sistem Inventori Kolej Kediaman (SIKK) telah dipilih dan ia tertumpu kepada Kolej Kediaman Tun Ahmad Zaidi (Kolej 10) Universiti Malaya. Kursus ini terbahagi kepada Latihan llmiah 1 dan Latihan Ilmiah 2 yang masing-masing ditawarkan pada semester I dan semester 2. Kedua-dua kursus ini adalah saling berkait, dan wajib diambil untuk memenuhi syarat latihan ilmiah. Projek ini ditawarkan oleh Puan Nor Edzan Che Nasir di …

Electronic Bookstore, Wai Yin Choy

Student Works (2000-2009)

The e-Bookstore is a web application of electronic commerce which simulates an electronic bookstore. This project will complement the traditional way of doing business in a bookstore. The University Bookstore in the University of Malaya will be the target client for this Project. The e-Bookstore will enable university students and lecturers to have a more pleasant book shopping experience by leveraging on the benefits of the Internet to provide a virtual bookstore on the World Wide Web. Users of the web site will be able to conduct basic book shopping activities like book browsing, book searching, online ordering and placing …

Sumatec's Survival Strategy In The Construction Sector Of Oil And Gas Industry, Kin Wah Phoon

Student Works (2000-2009)

The oil and gas industry worldwide is experiencing a rapid growth of demand in its petroleum products. In line with this, the growth in construction sector of oil and gas industry is relatively high too. It demands for high quality and safety standards of works and it offers premium price to its contractors. Due to the higher profitability as offered by the construction sector of oil and gas industry as compared to other general industries, many firms are striving to become one of its contractors. In Malaysia, its demand for high quality and safety standards to be performed by the …

Re-Engineering Of The Quality Assurance Process Using Work Study Methodology, Yew Hoong Chia

Student Works (2000-2009)

This project paper explores the application of Work Study methods to improve the manufacturing processes in the current semiconductor manufacturing environment. The scope of the project is narrowed down to the Quality Assurance Out-going Final Inspection (QA OFI) Gate process step at the End-Of-Line (EOL) Operations in Motorola Malaysia Sendirian Berhad. This QA OFI Gate process step had recently become a bottleneck to the total EOL operations and in need of productivity improvement. It was observed that Work Study methods were not being used extensively or applied in a systematic manner in the company being studied. Many changes were made …

Office Equipment Inventory System, Meng Hai Teh

Student Works (2000-2009)

This report was based on the final year project as a partial requirement for the degree of information technology. It’s describing the office equipment inventory system that will be developing. This report contains 4 chapters which are introduction of the project, literature review, methodology and system analysis and system design. Office equipment inventory system is a sub system of the e-Faculty project. e-Faculty project is a project that will bring faculty science computer and information technology to the electronic era. The objective of e-Faculty is to bring faculty become an electronic effective faculty. The purpose of develop the office equipment …

University Of Malaya's Electronic Procurement System (Umeps) Version 3.0, Wee Leng Chia

Student Works (2000-2009)

University of Malaya's Electronic Procurement System (UMEPS) is a project in association with the government's mission in implementing Electronic Government, one of the seven flagship applications under Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC). It involves the automation of all business processes in the university. UMEPS is a Web-based procurement system that allows the faculties or departments in the university to electronically select items to be procured, initiate an electronic approval process and also create, submit and receive purchase orders, delivery orders and other related documents electronically. The six user groups of UMEPS include requestors, suppliers, approvers, treasurers, administrators and managers. The entire …

Pengurusan Kualiti Menyeluruh (Tqm) : Sokongan Pengurusan Atasan Berdasarkan Persepsi Kakitangan Di Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, Ahmad Shukri Hj. Abdul Aziz

Student Works (2000-2009)

Kajian ini adalah berkenaan dengan Pengurusan Kualiti Menyeluruh (TQM) Konsep dan sistem ini telah diperkenalkan kepada Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia pada pertengahan tahun 1992. Maka, kini sudah hampir lapan tahun ianya diperkenalkan kepada sektor awam. Kajian ini telah menumpukan kepada elemen Sokongan Pengurusan Atasan iaitu salah satu elemen yang terkandung di dalam TQM. Kajian ini telah dijalankan di Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL). Kajian yang dijalankan adalah untuk melihat tahap Sokongan Pengurusan Atasan dalam amalan Pengurusan Kualiti Menyeluruh. Oleh itu, kajian ini memberi fokus terhadap elemen-elemen yang terdapat di dalam Sokongan Pengurusan Atasan itu sendiri berdasarkan kepada hasil rumusan kajian PKPA …

The Impact Of Airline Alliances On Airlines, Saadah Huda Sholah

Student Works (2000-2009)

The study is aim at analysing airline alliances and their effect on the airlines. The effects of alliances on the factors critical to the choice of airline were ambiguous. An alliance's effect on conveniency, schedules, levels of service, reliability and other critical issues depends on the strategic decisions taken by the alliance partners. The only critical factor that is affected positively by the alliance almost without exception is the Frequent Flyer Programme that gains momentum with increased route network density. The business strategy of airlines forming collaborative alliances with each other to extend market reach, control costs and to limit …

Effects Of Globalization On The Sustainablity Of A Manufacturing Company A Case Study, Chai Hong Yeow

Student Works (2000-2009)

This case study addressed the issue of globalization effect on a Malaysian company. Business world become borderless especially with the recent advancement of telecommunication and computer technology. The case analyzed the effect of globalization on a cocoa manufacturing company. The top management has been given a business scenario using a case study methodology. ln this case analysis, in depth investigation on the management obstacles as result of globalization and strategy formulation are required to provide a remedy to the management challenges faced by the company. The analysis was performed using situation analysis, industry analysis and value chain analysis framework developed …