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The impact of training strategy on the correlation between transformational leadership and instituational excellence: a case study on the Fujairah Police general command
Get PDFRecently, there are major transformations and accelerating challenges in various aspects of life, which were manifested in the increase in knowledge and the technological explosion. These challenges were reflected in the work of public institutions of all kinds; specifically, government security services like the General Police Command, which necessitated a positive response to these transformations and challenges by making fundamental changes and adopting modern management approaches that contribute in raising the high quality of performance. In order to ensure the competitive capabilities in public organization, governments should consider to encourage public organizations to compete among each other effectively. Therefore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has followed the global trend in implementing excellency in public sector. However, the application of institutional excellence may not be easy in the Fujairah General Police Command. Therefore, this study aims to examine the relationship between transformational leadership (ideal influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual excitement, individual considerations, empowerment) and training strategy with institutional excellence in the Fujairah Police General Headquarters. Moreover, the training strategy variable was considered as a mediator in this study. This study used the quantitative and qualitative approach in order to achieve the research objectives. Therefore, the total of 315 questionnaires had distributed to Fujairah Police General Headquarters staff. The data gathered from respondents were analysed by using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). To gain better understanding of the data, the researcher performed number of interviews with 10 leaders of Fujairah Police General Headquarters. Finally, the results found significant relationships between transformational leadership (ideal influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual excitement, individual considerations, empowerment) and the training strategy with organizational excellence. However, there no significant relationship between individual considerations with institutional excellence and intellectual excitement and individual considerations with training strategy. The findings also shown the training strategy does not mediate the relationship between intellectual stimulation and individual considerations with institutional excellence
The legal protection for the acquired employment rights of the public officer in Iraq
No full textPublic officers are guaranteed several acquired employment rights, like annual salary increases, promotion, leave, and overtime pay. However, in Iraq, there is frequent issuance of revocation and cancellation decisions for previously acquired employment rights. These decisions are often conducted without due consideration of the potential violations of the previously granted acquired rights. The root of this issue may be traced back to deficiencies within the legal framework governing the revocation and cancellation in Iraq and the apparent shortfall in the expertise of the personnel responsible for issuing these revocation and cancellation decisions. By adopting doctrinal and non-doctrinal legal research methodology, this thesis examines the legal protection for the acquired employment rights of the public officer in Iraq. It examines the laws and regulations governing the acquired employment rights of the public officer in Iraq; determines judicial legal guarantees approved by the Iraqi Judiciary to protect acquired employment rights of the public officer in revocation and cancellation cases; analyses the extent to which the Iraqi judiciary applies these legal guarantees to protect the acquired employment rights of public officer in Iraq; recommends what strengthens the protection and stability of acquired employment rights of the public officer in Iraq in revocation and cancellation cases. The data was collected through the library-based approach and semi-structured interviews with judges, lawyers, public officers, jurists, and academics. Several methods of data analysis, such as critical, analytical, and content analysis, were employed in analysing the data. The findings reveal that the laws, such as Civil Service Act No. (24) and State Employees Discipline Law No. (41), governing acquired employment rights in Iraq are not sufficient, and there is legal uncertainty in the revocation and cancellation decisions issued by the administrative judiciary. This is due to the legal ambiguity in the applicable laws. Legal reforms are recommended to enhance clarity and specificity in the regulations governing study leave and promotions in the Iraqi public service. By amending Article 7 of Instruction No. (165) for study leave to detail cancellation reasons and revising Article 7 of Civil Service Act No. (24) to require Promotions Committee members to be experts in administrative and legal affairs, these changes aim to safeguard public officers' acquired employment rights, thereby improving legal certainty and fostering a creative work environment
Safety Management Practices And Safety Compliance Among Construction Workers In Klang Valley
Get PDFIn recent years, unsafe actions have emerged as a leading cause of injuries and accidents among construction workers in Klang Valley where they impact the company’s reputation and individuals themselves. This study aims to determine the correlation between safety management practices and safety compliance among
construction workers in Klang Valley. In this dissertation/project paper, a quantitative method is employed, utilizing a questionnaire adapted from the previous researcher. A total of 190 construction workers related to this sector participated in responding to the questionnaire. This study employed descriptive statistics for data analysis through IBM SPSS Statistics Version 27. Out of all the dimensions in safety management practices, worker involvement has a significant relationship with construction workers' safety compliance. Meanwhile, the remaining dimensions did not show a significant association with safety compliance among workers such as management commitment, safety training, safety communication and feedback, safety rules and procedures, and safety promotion policies. The findings of this study may guide the management of the construction companies in Klang Valley in improving the safety compliance of the employees in the future
Factors causing job stress and job perfomance among employees in the private sector
No full textNowadays, job stress is a noticeable issue that arises within organisations, having a substantial impact on employees' job performance. Hence, this study was conducted to identify the potential factors that may influence job stress and job performance of employees within the private sector. Specifically, this study aims to examine the influence of time pressure, work overload, role ambiguity, social support and rewards on employees’ job stress and their job performance. Data was obtained from 100 respondents through a Google Form Online Questionnaire. A non-probability convenience sampling technique was employed to identify the needed samples. For data analysis purposes, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27 was employed to conduct reliability, descriptive, correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The research findings show that time pressure, work overload, role ambiguity, social support, and rewards do not contribute to job stress among employees. On the other hand, time pressure, role ambiguity and social support contribute to job performance among employees in the private sector. Furthermore, this study uncovers that in the category of job demands and job resources, time pressure and role ambiguity exhibit a noticeable adverse relationship with job performance while social support positively influences job performance. However, work overload and rewards do not demonstrate a significant relationship with job performance. The theoretical and practical implications of the study are also discussed at the end of this stud
Exploring the changes in household expenses on individual financial distress in Malaysia: a qualitative study
Get PDFIn recent decades, Malaysia has witnessed significant economic growth and development. However, this progress has been accompanied by rising living costs, particularly in urban centres, placing increasing pressure on household budgets. This thesis investigates the impact of rising household expenses on the financial distress experienced by individuals and families residing in urban areas of Malaysia. Using in-depth interviews, the research explores the challenges and coping strategies of both urban and rural residents dealing with financial strain. It highlights the different ways individuals and families manage these challenges, and the potential consequences of their strategies. The study finds that rising household expenses greatly impact financial distress, with low-income urban families being the most affected. Middle-income households use budgeting strategies to cope, while upper-income groups face fewer disruptions. Financial distress extends beyond just material hardship, contributing to psychological stress and strained social relationships. Common coping mechanisms include growing food, cutting discretionary spending, and relying on community support. The findings stress the need for targeted policies like subsidies and financial education to help vulnerable groups manage financial distress and build resilience
Islamic pawn broking in Bank Rakyat Senawang: A customer perception study
Get PDFThis study investigates customer perceptions of Islamic pawn broking services offered by Bank Rakyat Senawang, focusing on the factors influencing customer satisfaction and the overall effectiveness of these services in the context of Islamic finance. The research used quantitative surveys to gather comprehensive data from a diverse customer base. The findings reveal that customers appreciate the ethical framework of Islamic pawn broking, which aligns with their values and beliefs. Key factors influencing customer satisfaction include service quality, transparency, and the perceived fairness of the terms and conditions. The study also identifies challenges faced by the institution, such as competition from conventional pawn shops and the need for greater public awareness of Islamic financial products. This research contributes to the existing literature on Islamic finance by providing insights into customer behavior and preferences, ultimately suggesting strategies for enhancing service delivery and customer engagement in the Islamic pawn broking sector
Influencing factors of intention to participate in family Takaful products among academicians in private Islamic universities
Get PDFThe development of the takaful industry in Malaysia was inspired by the prevailing needs of the Muslim society for a Shariah-compliant product. The market penetration rate for conventional life insurance and family takaful products for 2022 was 54 and 20.1 percent, respectively. It indicates that much of the Malaysian population is still uninsured/protected. Thus, this study incorporates the Theory of Planned Behaviour with other supporting behavioural-based theories, such as the Brand Association, Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and Initial Trust Formation Model, in assessing the customers’ intention to participate in the products. These theories highlighted crucial predictors for behavioural studies, including the influence of attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, halal brand association, facilitating condition and moderating effect of institutional trust on the behavioural intention. A questionnaire was conducted on academicians in seven Malaysian private Islamic universities. The data were analyzed using Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modelling (CB-SEM) and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (AMOS). The result unveiled that attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control are positive and significantly influence the customers’ intention to participate in the family takaful products. Meanwhile, the two variables, halal brand association and facilitating conditions, indicated unsupported insignificant evidence. Moreover, institutional trust has significantly moderated the relationship between attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control on behavioural intention, but not halal brand association and facilitating conditions. This study highlights the crucial importance of these factors, adding to the existing knowledge and literature. Takaful operators must utilize these findings to enhance their operations and effectively re-strategize their marketing of the products to the public
Hubungan komitmen pengurusan, latihan dan peranan jawatankuasa keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan terhadap kesedaran keselamatan pekerja
No full textKomitmen pengurusan dan kesedaran keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan memainkan peranan penting dalam membangunkan budaya kerja selamat di tempat kerja. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti hubungan komitmen pengurusan, latihan dan peranan peranan jawatankuasa keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaaan (JKKP) terhadap kesedaran keselamatan pekerja Syarikat Konsesi Penyelenggaraan Fasiliti Di Hospital Baling. Kajian kuantitatif ini melibatkan seramai 86 orang responden di mana borang soal selidik telah diedarkan kepada pekerja syarikat konsesi tersebut. Statistic Package for Social Science (SPSS) versi 27.0 telah digunakan untuk menganalisa data-data kajian ini. Analisa deskriptif menunjukkan tahap komitmen pengurusan yang diamalkan oleh Syarikat Konsesi Penyelenggaraan Fasiliti di Hospital Baling adalah pada tahap tinggi manakala tahap kesedaran keselamatan dan Kesihatan pekerjaan di kalangan pekerja adalah rendah. Analisis kolerasi dan regrasi pula menunjukkan komitmen pengurusan, latihan keselamatan dan peranan jawatankuasa keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan. Dalam melaksanakan program keselamatan pekerjaan dan aktiviti–aktiviti budaya kerja selamat, pihak majikan haruslah menitikberatkan komitmen pengurusan, Latihan keselamatan, peranan jawatankuasa keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan sebagai satu perkara penting yang perlu diberikan perhatian oleh pihak pengurusan dan pekerja dalam meningkatkan kesedaran keselamatan di Syarikat Konsesi Penyelenggaraan Fasiliti Hospital Baling. Kertas kajian ini turut membincangkan hasil dapatan kajian, perbincangan, limitasi kajian, serta cadangan untuk kajian lanjutan. Kata kunci: Kesedaran keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan, Komitmen pengurusan, Latihan keselamatan, Peranan jawatankuasa keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan, Pekerja Syarikat Konsesi Penyelenggaraan Fasiliti di Hospital Balin
Determinants of the impact of leadership styles on employees performance in Northern Region University, Malaysia
Get PDFMany scholars have studied employee performance, but fewer studies have been conducted on higher education institutions, particularly in Malaysia's Northern Region. Determining the influence of leadership style on employee performance is the main goal of this study. Thus, this study aims to (i) to identify the relationship between autocratic leadership style and employee performance; (ii) to examine the relationship between democratic leadership style and employee performance; and (iii) determine the relationship between laissez-faire leadership style and employee performance. To examine the relationship between the variables, 346 surveys were distributed, and the responses were analysed using multiple regression, descriptive, and Pearson correlation techniques. The results of this study show that employees' performance is significantly impacted by the leadership styles of democratic and laissez-faire. Recommendations and implications for further research and practice were also discusse
The effect of work engagement, work environment, organizational commitment on job satisfaction among university lecturers in Northern Nigeria
Get PDFThis research examines the relationships among work engagement, work environment, organizational commitment, and job satisfaction among university lecturers in Northern Nigeria. This study emphasizes the importance of these constructs in influencing employee behaviour and improving organizational effectiveness. A non-probability convenience sampling method was utilized to collect data from various lecturers at multiple regional universities, ensuring a thorough representation of the academic workforce. The sampling frame was constructed using updated lists sourced from the Human Resources departments of selected universities, targeting lecturers with at least one year of employment. The findings indicate that organizational commitment significantly mediates work engagement and job satisfaction. This implies that enhancing commitment may result in increased job satisfaction among lecturers. The research highlights the significance of a supportive work environment as crucial for enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction. Engaged employees cultivate a robust sense of commitment and affiliation with their work, improving their overall job satisfaction. This study provides significant insights into employee engagement and satisfaction, specifically in Nigeria's higher education context. This study provides practical implications for university administrators and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of fostering an engaging work environment to promote organizational commitment and improve job satisfaction among lecturers. Understanding the dynamics among these constructs enables institutions to implement strategies that promote a positive workplace culture, resulting in a more committed and satisfied academic workforce