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Women Workers In The Informal Sector Of The Textiles Industry In Pakistan: A Grounded Theory Approach, Shafi Erum Aug 2020

Women Workers In The Informal Sector Of The Textiles Industry In Pakistan: A Grounded Theory Approach, Shafi Erum

Student Works (2020-2029)

Post liberalisation firm-level strategic decisions are an issue of concern in developing markets, particularly since the post Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) phase of the textile industry. The issue of workers’ well-being, the post ATC phase, is well documented in terms of the employment and wage aspects for women workers. There is, however, a dearth of knowledge in understanding women workers’ experiences following from firms’ strategic decisions in the informal labour market setting, despite the rise in informal women workers. Further, the position of informal women workers, which is where they “fit” given their “voice” with their employers, has …

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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. …

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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, …

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Golf Director Competencies, Human Resource Management Practices And Customer Retention Within The Malaysian Golf Clubs, Partanian Samira May 2020

Golf Director Competencies, Human Resource Management Practices And Customer Retention Within The Malaysian Golf Clubs, Partanian Samira

Student Works (2020-2029)

Golf is a popular sport worldwide. Many studies have described management competencies in several sport contexts and have revealed that human resource is the most common denominator for successful sports club practice. However, little work has been done to identify and explain contemporary Human Resource Management (HRM) practices of staff, including directors of golf clubs related to member retention. The purpose of this study was to examine the current level and the participants' quality perceptions in the relationship among competencies of directors, HRM practices of staff, and member retention within the Malaysian Golf Clubs to advance the causal relationships among …

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Satisfaction Of High-Level Athlete Management In Universities In Sichuan Province, China, Yudong Tang May 2020

Satisfaction Of High-Level Athlete Management In Universities In Sichuan Province, China, Yudong Tang

Student Works (2020-2029)

With ongoing development in the construction of high-level sports teams in Chinese universities, the Chinese Ministry of Education is paying more and more attention to the running quality of high-level sports teams in universities. Evaluation of the construction quality of high-level sports teams in universities has received extensive attention from universities and society. However, for various reasons, the main body of high-level sports team evaluation comprises government agencies and universities, and, there is a lack of research on management systems of high-level athletes from the perspective of high-level athletes themselves. Therefore, it is of great theoretical and practical significance to …

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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, …

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The Role Of Brand Credibility And Brand Experience In Post-Consumption Outcomes Of Hotel Choice Among Malaysian Muslim Consumers, Rosli Nadzirah May 2020

The Role Of Brand Credibility And Brand Experience In Post-Consumption Outcomes Of Hotel Choice Among Malaysian Muslim Consumers, Rosli Nadzirah

Student Works (2020-2029)

This research investigates the importance of hotel attributes in examining Malaysian Muslim tourists' hotel choice. Based on the mean-end chain theory, it explores the relationship among nine constructs; hotel attributes, brand credibility, brand experience, brand attachment and post-consumption outcomes which consisted of satisfaction, revisit intention and word-of-mouth, as well as travel motivation and Islamic religiosity. A total of 474 valid and usable self-administered questionnaires were collected through purposive sampling technique. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach was deployed to validate the research model and the research hypotheses. The result indicates that brand experience fully mediates the relationship between …

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The Influence Of Organisational Culture And Job Satisfaction On Emotional Intelligence And Organisational Performance Of Malaysian Administrative And Diplomatic Officers, Supramaniam Suganthi Feb 2020

The Influence Of Organisational Culture And Job Satisfaction On Emotional Intelligence And Organisational Performance Of Malaysian Administrative And Diplomatic Officers, Supramaniam Suganthi

Student Works (2020-2029)

As a natural instinct of survival in a competitive environment, organisations inherently aim to achieve high organisational performance. Due to constant global challenges and the volatile environment, organisations are accosted with various challenges. An analysis of Malaysia’s ranking in the IMD World Competitiveness report secured a 12th position in 2014, which dropped to the 24th position in 2017. As public servants play a pivotal part in meeting the competitiveness challenge of a country, this highlights a potential issue in the performance of the public service in improving the nation’s productivity. Hence, this thesis explores the effects of emotional intelligence on …

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Organisasi Bahagian Pengkatalogan/Pemerosesan Teknikal : Pelaksanaan Masa Kini Di Malaysia, Shahizan Affandi Zakaria Jan 2002

Organisasi Bahagian Pengkatalogan/Pemerosesan Teknikal : Pelaksanaan Masa Kini Di Malaysia, Shahizan Affandi Zakaria

Student Works (2000-2009)

Kajian yang dilakukan ini adalah untuk melihat perlaksanaan tugas organisasi bahagian pengkatalogan/pemerosesan teknikal pada masa sekarang. Sejumlah 94 responden telah dipilih dan sebanyak 74 borang soal selidik telah dikembalikan. Jawapan yang diterima menunjukkan bahawa pustakawan pengkatalogan di pelbagai jenis perpustakaan di Malaysia masih menjalankan tugas-tugas tradisional di sampinng tugas-tugas pentadbiran dan pengkomputeran. Di samping itu pelbagai bentuk bahan maklumat perlu dikatalog. Dengan pertambahan tanggungjawab tersebutu, kakitangan separa profesional/sokongan telah diberi kepercayaan mclakukan tugas-tugas pengkatalogan mudah dan salinan, biarpun kadang kala mereka juga melakukan pengkatalogan asal. lni menunjukkan satu perkembangan yang positif dalam perlaksanaan tugas di dalam bidang pengkatalogan. Biarpun begitu …

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Pembangunan Sektor Ekonomi Informal Bandar : Kajian Tentang Penjaja Dan Penjajaan Di Kuala Lumpur, Ismail Stapa Jan 2002

Pembangunan Sektor Ekonomi Informal Bandar : Kajian Tentang Penjaja Dan Penjajaan Di Kuala Lumpur, Ismail Stapa

Student Works (2000-2009)

Hawking is a self employed profession which requires minimum qualification. Hawkers can come and go without any restriction. Furthermore hawking is an activity that generates income to earn some living in the city. Some hawkers do their full time business, others does as a part time activities to earn extra income. In the city of Kuala Lumpur hawking is an activity that relates with the informal sector. Moreover hawking also generates job opportunity especially for those who are uncapable to survive in the city. In the early 1970's the number of hawkers was not as many compared to the number …

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Developing Technological Capabilities On The Upstream Petroleum Sector : A Case Study Of Petronas, Balamugilan Balakrishnan Jan 2002

Developing Technological Capabilities On The Upstream Petroleum Sector : A Case Study Of Petronas, Balamugilan Balakrishnan

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PETRONAS is a fully integrated oil and gas company, wholly owned by the Malaysian government. It is the largest corporation in Malaysia. with total assets of RM 139 billion at March 31, 2001. It was incorporated in August 1974 and derives its powers from the Petroleum Development Act. which vests in it the ownership and powers of exploring and obtaining petroleum onshore and offshore Malaysia. Over the years. PETRONAS has grown from strength to strength to become a fully integrated petroleum corporation. involved in a wide spectrum of petroleum activities. Currently its business activities range from upstream exploration and production …

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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 …

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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 …

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A Study Of Perceptions And Practices On Knowledge Management Of Malaysian Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Kang Yi Yang Jan 2002

A Study Of Perceptions And Practices On Knowledge Management Of Malaysian Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Kang Yi Yang

Student Works (2000-2009)

Knowledge nowadays is the only resource that does not subject to 'diminishing returns' in economic terms. Organizations are immersed by data and information in daily operations, yet relevant knowledge for faster problem solving and better decision making is not always available as expected. Managing knowledge is therefore emerging as a critical discipline to sustain and prosper for any organization. Research of knowledge management (KM) on Malaysian companies in general, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular, is still at infant stage. KM of course has been mainly developed and pioneered by large organisations which are business diversified and geographically dispersed. …

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Chinese Women In Industrial Home-Based Subcontracting In The Garment Industry In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Neither Valued Nor Costed, Lee Lee Ludher Loh Jan 2002

Chinese Women In Industrial Home-Based Subcontracting In The Garment Industry In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Neither Valued Nor Costed, Lee Lee Ludher Loh

Student Works (2000-2009)

The Chinese home-based subcontractors entered the formal labour force, mainly as workers i" the garment industry when they were young and single but withdrew into home-based subcontracting after marriage and childbirth. The industrialization of Malaysia in I 970s offered increasing employment opportunities for young women. These women were 'greened' as ·unskilled' and therefore 'cheap' secondary workers with the manual dexterity suitable for labour intensive work such as sewing. This attracted garment manufacturers in search of low cost labour to relocate from newly industrialized countries to Malaysia as part of the International Division of Labour. It led to the double-digit growth …

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Kajian Susulan Graduan Sarjana Sains Maklumat Dan Perpustakaan (Mlis) Dari Fakulti Sains Komputer Dan Teknologi Maklumat, Universiti Malaya 1997-2001, Abdul Rahman Siti Suzana Jan 2002

Kajian Susulan Graduan Sarjana Sains Maklumat Dan Perpustakaan (Mlis) Dari Fakulti Sains Komputer Dan Teknologi Maklumat, Universiti Malaya 1997-2001, Abdul Rahman Siti Suzana

Student Works (2000-2009)

Kajian ini mengkaji keberkesanan program Sarjana Sains Maklumat dan Perpustakaan, Universiti Malaya ke atas kerjaya dan aktiviti graduan dari Fakulti Sains Komputer dan Teknologi Maklumat. Fokus kajian adalah 49 graduan warga tempatan yang bergraduasi antara tahun 1997-2001. Tinjauan soal selidik dilakukan bagi menjawab persoalan mengenai sifat program dan sifat kerjaya serta pandangan graduan terhadap program. Penemuan mendapati 68% graduan bergraduasi pada tahun 1998. 59% adalah graduan perempuan dan selebihnya lelaki. Responden berlatar belakang pengajian dan pekerjaan yang pelbagai dan lebih 90% berasal dari institusi pengajian tinggi awam tempatan. 100% responden berjawatan tetap dalam lingkungan kerjaya sebagai pustakawan, pegawai pusat maklumat, …

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Organisational Diagnostics And Planned Organisational Change : An Application Of An Adapted Version Of Soft System Methodology : A Case Study On X Engineering Sdn. Bhd., Leong Choon Heng Peter Jan 2002

Organisational Diagnostics And Planned Organisational Change : An Application Of An Adapted Version Of Soft System Methodology : A Case Study On X Engineering Sdn. Bhd., Leong Choon Heng Peter

Student Works (2000-2009)

This case study is done on X Engineering Sdn. Bhd. to diagnose the ‘health’ of the a division in the organisation. The study uses the adapted soft system methodology propounded by Yusof Omar (2001d). The instrument used in this study for the real world diagnosis includes the self-actualisation diagnosis, dissipativeness diagnosis, actor system diagnosis and the six level organisational diagnosis. The management system diagnosis for the organisation uses the ISO 9001:2000 International Standard as its instrument. A census is done for the division and participant observation is used for primary data collection. The result from the study provides evidence that …

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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 …

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