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The Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Disorders And Mental Workload Among Female Computer Workers At Services Sector In Shah Alam, Muhammad Mohd Said Oct 2021

The Relationship Between Musculoskeletal Disorders And Mental Workload Among Female Computer Workers At Services Sector In Shah Alam, Muhammad Mohd Said

Student Works (2020-2029)

This study conducted to determine the relationship between musculoskeletal disorder and mental workload among female computer workers. This study conducted on sixty (60) female computer workers at services sector in Shah Alam. An assessment method to determine the ergonomic risk level for the workstation is using the ROSA tool. The questionnaire distributed is concerning the demographic data of respondents. The assessment of level musculoskeletal disorders was assessed using the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort questionnaire. The mental workload level was evaluated using Carmen-Q and NASA-TLX. The level of mental health is assessed using DASS-21. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. …


The Influence Of Religion And State Ownership On Csr Disclosure Quality: A Case Of The Pharmaceutical Industry In China, Tian Tian Feb 2021

The Influence Of Religion And State Ownership On Csr Disclosure Quality: A Case Of The Pharmaceutical Industry In China, Tian Tian

Student Works (2020-2029)

A growing amount of research has identified the importance of the institutional environment in determining the companies’ CSR disclosure (CSRD). This perspective suggests that companies in any society facing both formal and informal institutional constraints that they must follow to gain legitimacy. Hence, this research provides insights into the CSRD quality by considering the vital role of institutional constraints. Specifically, the primary purpose of this research is to investigate the influence of religion, representing an informal institution, on the CSRD quality. Additionally, the study identifies the effect of different religions on the CSRD quality. Further, the study also examines how …


The Impact Of Positive Psychological Resources On Career Success Among Academic Staff In Sudan, Mohammed Yousif Fadul Mohammed Mustafa Jul 2020

The Impact Of Positive Psychological Resources On Career Success Among Academic Staff In Sudan, Mohammed Yousif Fadul Mohammed Mustafa

Student Works (2020-2029)

Career success is important in shaping individual vocation’s identity. Different individual will have various perceptions about their career accomplishment; whether they feel successful or otherwise. This research aims to investigate the impact of positive psychological resources on career success among academic staff in public universities in Sudan. This due to the importance of career success in contributing to both individual’s performance and organisational growth. The research is guided by protean career theory (PCT), conservation of resource theory (COR), and self-determination theory (SDT) for explaining the theoretical framework. On the other hand, the conceptual framework informed by protean career orientation (PCO) …


Knowledge Creation Enhancement In The Royal Malaysian Navy (Rmn) Fleet, Rusland Shaftdean Lufty Jul 2020

Knowledge Creation Enhancement In The Royal Malaysian Navy (Rmn) Fleet, Rusland Shaftdean Lufty

Student Works (2020-2029)

This study aims to gauge the extent of knowledge creation processes in the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) fleet with the use of the SECI (socialization, externalization, combination, internalization) knowledge creation process model proposed by Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995). This is in order for the researcher to propose a knowledge creation enhancement framework to the organization. Case study method was utilized in this study and both descriptive and interpretive analyses were employed to achieve the research aims. The descriptive data were used to triangulate the interpretive data and documentation reviewed by dividing the findings in accordance to the SECI conversion process. …


Factors Influencing Employees’ Ethical Behavior: Empirical Study Of Employees In Iraqi Organizations, Alhaboose Husam Mohammed Kamil Jul 2020

Factors Influencing Employees’ Ethical Behavior: Empirical Study Of Employees In Iraqi Organizations, Alhaboose Husam Mohammed Kamil

Student Works (2020-2029)

In contemporary organizations, ethics has become one of the most vital aspects of organizational sustenance in today’s competitive business world. Earlier studies have considered employees as a potential source of success for an organization. Moreover, prior studies have designated the essential role of ethical leadership in influencing employees’ ethical behavior. Therefore, this study tries to contribute to the literature by examining the direct effect of ethical leadership on employees’ ethical behavior via the two-mediating role of ethical climate and organizational justice. Most importantly, moral identity was also identified as a boundary condition on the relationship of ethical leadership, ethical climate, …


The Relationship Between Personality And Online Game-Playing Motivations Among College Students, Johari @ Underwood Jasnina Jaslind Jul 2020

The Relationship Between Personality And Online Game-Playing Motivations Among College Students, Johari @ Underwood Jasnina Jaslind

Student Works (2020-2029)

The present study attempts to investigate the relationships between personality and online game-playing motivations amongst college students. A total of 200 college students who are actively playing PUBG (Player Unknown’s Battle Ground) were approached and voluntarily answered a set of questionnaires which consists of Mini- IPIP (Mini-International Personality Item Pool Scales) and Motivation for Play to measure type of motivations in playing online games. Descriptive analyses were used to analyze the personality traits and in-game motivation of players, Independent Sample T Test to examine gender differences in playing PUBG and Pearson Correlation to examine the relationships between personality and motivations. …


Motivational Factors And Job Performance Of Banking Industry Employees In Klang Valley, Zaini Muhammad Ariff May 2020

Motivational Factors And Job Performance Of Banking Industry Employees In Klang Valley, Zaini Muhammad Ariff

Student Works (2020-2029)

Employees’ job performance has been found decreasing and variation changes from time to time. The main objective of this research is to study the relationship between the working conditions, employees’ satisfaction, salaries and benefits, and achievement/recognition towards the job performance of banking industry employees in Klang Valley. In this research study, a total of two hundred (200) bank employees who work in bank around Klang Valley has been selected as respondents. Descriptive analysis (frequency, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential analysis (Pearson correlation coefficient) were used. Pearson correlation analysis’s result shows a significant relationship between the independent variables (working conditions, …


Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kesejahteraan Psikologi Anggota Tentera Darat Malaysia, Wan Norhayati Wan Othman Jan 2014

Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kesejahteraan Psikologi Anggota Tentera Darat Malaysia, Wan Norhayati Wan Othman

Student Works (2010-2019)

Dengan melihatkan keadaan semasa anggota Tentera Darat Malaysia di mana banyak masalah yang berlaku, ramai yang berhenti awal dan niat untuk berhenti awal, jadi tujuan kajian ini secara umumnya ialah untuk melihat keadaan kesejahteraan psikologi anggota Tentera Darat Malaysia yang masih berkhidmat. Manakala secara khususnya tujuan kajian ini dilakukan adalah untuk mengukur tahap kesejahteraan psikologi anggota Tentera Darat Malaysia, mengenalpasti profil kesejahteraan psikologi anggota Tentera Darat Malaysia berdasarkan enam dimensi mengikut teori Ryff, melihat perbezaan min indeks kesejahteraan psikologi anggota Tentera Darat Malaysia berdasarkan faktor demografi, melihat hubungan pembolehubah bebas iaitu penghayatan agama, kecerdasan emosi, penghargaan kendiri, kepuasan kerja dan …


The Impact Of Human Resource Management Practices On Organizational Commitment And Intent To Leave : A Study Conducted In Klang Valley., Haw Fee Ling Jan 2011

The Impact Of Human Resource Management Practices On Organizational Commitment And Intent To Leave : A Study Conducted In Klang Valley., Haw Fee Ling

Student Works (2010-2019)

It is widely believed that the impact of HRM practices on organizational commitment can create comparative advantage for the organizational performance. The main intention of this study is to find out relationship between HR practices and organizational commitment and then its impact on turnover intention. Data were collected from 75 employees from many organizations pertaining to several different industries, throughout Klang Valley, Malaysia. Results from a survey of 75 employees showed that the positive relationship between HRM practices and organizational commitment. It is also showed that the negative relationship between organizational commitment and turnover intention. However, the three most important …


The Determinants And Outcomes Of Superiors' Downward Influence Tactics And The Mediating Effects Of Subordinates' Competence And Role Ambiguity., Lee Kim Lian Jan 2011

The Determinants And Outcomes Of Superiors' Downward Influence Tactics And The Mediating Effects Of Subordinates' Competence And Role Ambiguity., Lee Kim Lian

Student Works (2010-2019)

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The Association Between Person-Environment Fit And Organizational Commitment With The Moderator Of Personality., Too Meng Yong Dec 2010

The Association Between Person-Environment Fit And Organizational Commitment With The Moderator Of Personality., Too Meng Yong

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study seeks to investigate the association between Person – Environment (PE) Fit and the organizational commitment with the moderator of personality (Big Five). The study shows the personality of individual has influence towards organizational commitment. The participants of study were collected from various co-operatives located; the samples are not only consisting Malaysian who is working in Malaysia. It includes Malaysian who currently works abroad, and also foreigner who is presently worked in Malaysia (Indian, Vietnamese and Japanese). With sample size 183 participants (83 Male, 100 Female). The subjects completed the questionnaire that included 3 variables of PE fit, ‘Big …


Empirical Study Of Workplace Spirituality And Organisational Commitment In Malaysia., James Lim Ooi Hee Nov 2010

Empirical Study Of Workplace Spirituality And Organisational Commitment In Malaysia., James Lim Ooi Hee

Student Works (2010-2019)

There has been growing interest in “spirituality” in the twenty-first business world to the extent that there are many magazines and books written about the subject of spirituality at work. While the attention towards workplace spirituality is growing, there is debate as to what exactly the terms “spirituality” means and the multiple views that comes with it. The purpose of this research is to examine the scarcity of the empirical research on the subject of workplace spirituality in the Malaysian context on the impact of the three dimensions of workplace spirituality of meaningful work (at the individual level), sense of …


Management And Decision-Making Styles And Their Relationships With Job Satisfaction Of Academic Staff In Selected Malaysian Public Universities., Ismail Hussein Amzat Aug 2010

Management And Decision-Making Styles And Their Relationships With Job Satisfaction Of Academic Staff In Selected Malaysian Public Universities., Ismail Hussein Amzat

Student Works (2010-2019)

This research discusses the effect of management and decision-making styles on the job satisfaction of academic staff in selected Malaysian public universities. The sample consisted of 1,117 respondents. The instruments used in the study were the Teacher Job Satisfaction Questionnaire developed by “Lester”, adapted from Herzberg’s Theory, Decision Style Inventory by Rowe and Boulgarides and Likert’s 4 systems. Structural Equation Model was used to determine the direct-effect of management and decisionmaking styles on academic staff job satisfaction, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was employed for Items goodness-of-fit and the Rasch Model for Item and Person’s difficulty during the pilot study. The …


Promoting Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Through High Involvement Human Resource Practices And Organizational Justice Among Hotel Frontline Employees In Malaysia : An Attempt To Reduce Turnover Intention., Wee Yu Ghee Jul 2010

Promoting Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Through High Involvement Human Resource Practices And Organizational Justice Among Hotel Frontline Employees In Malaysia : An Attempt To Reduce Turnover Intention., Wee Yu Ghee

Student Works (2010-2019)

Acknowledging the need to pool human capital in the light of strong relational infrastructure so as to increase employees retention, this study examines the possibility of inducing organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB) through human resource (HR) philosophy embraced by the organizations, high involvement HR practices and organizational justice administered at the workplace. Two bases which form the relational infrastructure, namely leader-member exchange and trust in supervisor are posited to be potential mediators. Based on the social exchange theory, an integrated model with three sets of predicting variables (human resource philosophy, high involvement human resource practices and organization justice), two mediating variables …


White Supremacy Culture : A Barrier To Career Upward Mobility For Malaysian Employees In Multinational Corporations (Mncs)?., Chong Kean Woon Jun 2010

White Supremacy Culture : A Barrier To Career Upward Mobility For Malaysian Employees In Multinational Corporations (Mncs)?., Chong Kean Woon

Student Works (2010-2019)

This study examines factors that influence White Supremacy Culture, a potential modern discrimination within multinational companies (MNCs) local subsidiaries in Malaysia. Over the years, Malaysia foreign direct investments (FDI) grew substantially, with MNCs from the United States and countries from the Europe being the important sources of Malaysian FDI. As a result, the use of white expatriates from the western countries to hold key posts in local subsidiaries has increased, with the aim to facilitate managerial and technical development as well as knowledge transfer to Malaysians. However, as time goes by, the decision power and autonomy of the local subsidiaries …


Training Transfer And Transfer Motivation : The Influence Of Individual, Environmental, Situational, Traning Design And Affective Reaction Factors., Muhammad Awais Bhatti Jan 2010

Training Transfer And Transfer Motivation : The Influence Of Individual, Environmental, Situational, Traning Design And Affective Reaction Factors., Muhammad Awais Bhatti

Student Works (2010-2019)

Human resource development professionals have been investing several resources to provide necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to their employees in order to get competitive advantage in the global market and to achieve organizational goals. To provide these necessary skills, knowledge and abilities, organizations have been investing millions of dollars in formal training programs. The main objective of these training programs is to align the employee‟s expertise with organizational goals. The organizations can only achieve their desired objectives when employees transfer the learned skills at workplace. But unfortunately, employees transfer a small percentage of learned skills at workplace. To effectively manage …


The Evolution Of Individual Needs On Job Satisfaction Of The Fist Year Soldier., Lee Beng Khuan Nov 2008

The Evolution Of Individual Needs On Job Satisfaction Of The Fist Year Soldier., Lee Beng Khuan

Student Works (2010-2019)

The Malaysian Army needs to have a balance and credible force to protect the country sovereignty from external threat and to protect its country natural resources and interest from others intervention. The Army through its modernization program purchased the hardware, conducting training and exercises internally or externally, the human resource played a crucial part. The disciplinary cases committed by the soldiers are on the rise such cases are absentees, criminal cases, loan defaulter etc and all those problems has caused time wastage and the resources that been used to train the soldier had stretched its capabilities and economy of effort. …


Job Satisfaction Of Employees In It Organizations With And Without Iso 9000 Certification, Lilian Monica Swee Lian Kam Jan 2002

Job Satisfaction Of Employees In It Organizations With And Without Iso 9000 Certification, Lilian Monica Swee Lian Kam

Student Works (2000-2009)

This study examines the effect of ISO 9000 certification, organisation size and demographic variables on employee job satisfaction in the Information Technology (IT) industry. Two job indices - the Job Descriptive Index (JOI) and Brayfield-Rothe Overall Job Satisfaction (OJS) index were used. Through questionnaires, data were collected from 105 employees in 17 conveniently selected IT organisations in Klang Valley. A t-test was utilised to analyse job satisfaction with respect to ISO 9000 status, organisation size and demographic factors i.e. gender and marital status. An analysis of variance was applied to analyse job satisfaction in relation to race, age, level of …


Online Advertising Using Banner Exchange Among Malaysian Dot Com Companies, Fionne Lai Fung Chong Jan 2002

Online Advertising Using Banner Exchange Among Malaysian Dot Com Companies, Fionne Lai Fung Chong

Student Works (2000-2009)

This exploratory study attempts to understand the view and perceptions of Dot Com companies toward Online Advertising using Banner Exchange as an advertising tool. Banner Exchange works as the following. A company can exchanges their banners with other companies, this is considered as the customer-to-customer direct exchange. They can also choose to use Banner Exchange service from a Banner Exchange service provider. The perceptions and opinions of 8 Dot Com companies are analyzed. The analysis also focuses on factors influencing online promotions as well as factors to be considered in making effective online promotion decision. The study includes 8 identified …


Working Women In Malaysia : Past And Future Trends, Emilda Hashim Jan 2002

Working Women In Malaysia : Past And Future Trends, Emilda Hashim

Student Works (2000-2009)

This study focuses on the level, stressors and symptoms of stress on bus drivers of ICB. This study was carried out at Intrakota Consolidated Berhad (!CB), Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. A total of 138 respondents answered the questionnaires that have been distributed and 50 observations have been made thoroughly upon the ICB bus drivers within the area of Lembah Kelang. The findings of the study indicates that stress exist among the bus drivers. Most of them experienced low level of stress. The most dominant factor that contributes to stress is the structure of the road. Most of the …


Qualities And Competencies Needed For Successful Overseas Posting : The Views Of Malaysian Expatriates, Mohd Radzuan Rahid Jan 2002

Qualities And Competencies Needed For Successful Overseas Posting : The Views Of Malaysian Expatriates, Mohd Radzuan Rahid

Student Works (2000-2009)

In the era of globalization where of multinationals and transnational companies have their international operations spread all over the world, the area of international human resource management (IHRM) has becoming more and more important. Human factor is now considered as an important aspect in determining the success of international operations. Scholars, like Adler and Bartholomew (1992) agreed that in order to ensure the success implementation of global strategies, it would largely depend on getting the people with right skills, at the right time, which typically requires the movement of people across border. This study will focus on one of the …


International Standard Organisation (Iso) : Keberkesanan Memenuhi Kehendak Pelanggan ; Satu Kajian Kes Di Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (Intan), Maimunah Osman Jan 2002

International Standard Organisation (Iso) : Keberkesanan Memenuhi Kehendak Pelanggan ; Satu Kajian Kes Di Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (Intan), Maimunah Osman

Student Works (2000-2009)

INTAN Kiara dan INTAN Kampus Wilayah Tengah (INTENGAH) telah menerima persijilan ISO 9001 pada 30 April 1997. Mulai dari tahun itu, pelaksanaan kursus INTAN di kedua-dua buah kampus adalah berpandukan prosedur kerja di bawah sistem kualiti yang ditetapkan berasaskan MS ISO 9001. Kajian sejauh mana keberkesanan pelaksanaan ISO dalam membantu peningkatan kualiti kursus INTAN tidak pernah dllakukan. Walaupun INTAN mengamalkan sistem penllaian maklumbalas peserta kursus di akhir setiap kursus, namun analisis penilaian tidak pernah dikaitkan dengan pelaksanaan ISO. Oleh itu pelaksanaan sistem kualiti di bawah ISO 9001 seolah-olah terasing, sedangkan matlamat utama pelaksanaan ialah memenuhi kehendak pelanggan. Kajian ini dibuat …


Keberkesanan Employee Assistance Program (Eap) Sebagai Kaedah Kaunseling : Satu Kajian Kes Di Syarikat Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Mohamad Fauzi Jusoh Jan 2002

Keberkesanan Employee Assistance Program (Eap) Sebagai Kaedah Kaunseling : Satu Kajian Kes Di Syarikat Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Mohamad Fauzi Jusoh

Student Works (2000-2009)

Kajian ini dijalankan untuk melihat tanggapan responden terhadap keberkesanan pengurusan kaunseling Program Bantuan Pekerja (EAP) di Telekom Malaysia. Subjek kajian terdiri daripada 30 orang klien yang mewakili 75% responden yang pernah mengikuti kaunseling Program Bantuan Pekerja (EAP) di Telekom Malaysia. Satu set borang soal selidik yang dibentuk sendiri oleh penulis telah digunakan sebagai alat untuk mendapatkan maklumat kajian. Manakala kiraan kekerapan, peratus dan min digunakan untuk melihat tanggapan responden terhadap penekanan dalam kaunseling EAP, kesesuaian modul, kepakaran kaunselor EAP dan prestasi mereka selepas mengikuti kaunseling. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa penekanan dalam kaunseling EAP telah berjaya dilakulan dalam proses perkhidmatan kaunseling. …


Employee Perception On The Implementation Of The Performance Appraisal System At The University Of Malaya, Sazali Kamaruddin Jan 2002

Employee Perception On The Implementation Of The Performance Appraisal System At The University Of Malaya, Sazali Kamaruddin

Student Works (2000-2009)

The purpose of this study is to investigate and identify issues pertaining to the implementation of the current performance appraisal system, the New Remuneration System (NRS) with specific reference to the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This research also tries to examine the effectiveness of the NRS as one of the management tools for the determination of salary increment, promotion, bonuses and other employee benefits. Specifically the study aims to identify employee perception of the current performance appraisal system; whether it is a just and accurate system for the employees of the University of Malaya or otherwise. The result …


Smart Word-Searching System (Swss), Yin Pin Tan Jan 2002

Smart Word-Searching System (Swss), Yin Pin Tan

Student Works (2000-2009)

All undergraduate students of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FSKTM), University of Malaya are required to carry out a Final Year Thesis Project in computer or information technology related of preparation in real working environment. I assigned to do research in Smart Words-Searching System as it provided more efficient way for user in daily working environment especially for those text-interface employee who have to face the monitor for text edit or typing. The Smart Words-Searching System was developed using Visual Basic as the main tools of development, where it was used to build interface and function need …


Tekanan Pekerjaan Dan Mekanisma Penanganan Di Kalangan Guru-Guru Di Kedah, Mohammad Sabri Mustafa Jan 2000

Tekanan Pekerjaan Dan Mekanisma Penanganan Di Kalangan Guru-Guru Di Kedah, Mohammad Sabri Mustafa

Student Works (2000-2009)

Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk mengenalpasti punca utama dari faktor-faktor yang disenaraikan yang menyebabkan tekanan pekerjaan di kalangan guru sekolah kerajaan dan mengenalpasti mekanisma utama digunakan dalam menangani. lanya mengkaji samada ciri demografi responden mempunyai perbezaan yang signifikan dengan punca tekanan dan mekanisma yang digunakan. Sejumleh 200 soal selidik telah diedarkan kepada 20 buah sekolah di Daerah Kata Satar dan Padang Terap/Pendang. Daripada jumlah itu, 185 dikembalikan. Sebanyak 20 item dlgunakan untuk mengukur punca tekanan dan 22 Item untuk mengukur mekanisma menangani tekanan. Dapatan menunjukkan faktor lebihan kerja menjadi punca utama tekanan pekerjaan. Manakala faktor kurang bebanan kerja adalah faktor …


Stress Dan Mekanisme Daya Tindak Di Kalangan Operator Pengeluaran : Satu Kajian Di Omron Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Norashikin Ismail Jan 2000

Stress Dan Mekanisme Daya Tindak Di Kalangan Operator Pengeluaran : Satu Kajian Di Omron Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Norashikin Ismail

Student Works (2000-2009)

Di dalam mana-mana organisasi, baik organisasi awam atau swasta, penyelidikan lepas telah menemui bahawa golongan pekerja yang kerap mengalami stress dan sering terdedah kepada punca-punca stress ialah golongan pekerja yang bekerja di peringkat bawahan seperti operator pengeluaran di kilang-kilang. Mereka yang berada di posisi ini adalah golongan pekerja yang sentiasa terikat dengan kerja yang memerlukan komitmen dan tumpuan yang menyeluruh. Kesilapan dan kegagalan melakukan kerja dengan baik yang dilakukan oleh operator pengeluaran menyebabkan mereka terpaksa melakukan kerja-kerja tersebut berulang-ulang kali. Oleh yang demikian, mekanisme daya tindak merupakan usaha yang boleh dilakukan oleh individu untuk mengurus atau mengendalikan tuntutan clan masalah …


Tekanan Dan Kepuasan Kerja Di Kalangan Guru Sekolah Menengah Di Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Laila Hassan Jan 2000

Tekanan Dan Kepuasan Kerja Di Kalangan Guru Sekolah Menengah Di Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Laila Hassan

Student Works (2000-2009)

The purpose of this study is to identify the levels of job stress, job satisfaction and teacher's commitment in the district of Kota Bharu, Kelantan. It is also to identify the sources that lead to stress among teachers. ln addition, this study is to overview the different levels of job stress, job satisfaction and teacher's commitment according to gender, working experience and classes taught