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Unlocking the potential of remite working : Astudy on job satisfaction and employee perfomance
No full textRemote work has become more common in contemporary organisations, impacting various aspects of the employee experience. These characteristics encompass employment satisfaction, sustainability-related outcomes, and overall job performance. This study aims to examine the intricate relationship among remote work, job satisfaction, sustainable outcomes, and employee performance in the manufacturing business in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. More Malaysian organisations are considering implementing remote working environments after the implementation of Flexible working arrangements in Section 60P and Section 60Q in the Employment Act 1955, which poses a dilemma for some managers to identify if the work performance is affected due to the changes in the working environment. This study aims to ascertain the influence of this change on job performance. This study examines the Job Characteristics Theory to determine its relevance in supporting performance management in remote work settings. Employee performance is the dependent variable under investigation, whereas the independent variables being studied are the remote working environment, job satisfaction, and sustainability outcome. The main source for this study is a quantitative research method utilising quantitative research. A questionnaire, meticulously crafted, was delivered to 120 respondents employed in the manufacturing sector to gather information. The data was collected and processed using SPSS version 29. This version encompassed reliability analysis, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. The study shows a high positive correlation between remote work, job satisfaction, sustainability outcomes, and staff productivity. This research reveals the impact that these connections have on the operations of businesses and the welfare of their staff. Effective organisational practices and a performance management system can enhance employees' job satisfaction by enabling flexibility and autonomy in a remote working environment. Implementing environmental and sustainable practices such as becoming paperless, promoting work-life balance, energy-saving initiatives, conducting virtual meetings, and emphasising time management may benefit employee performance. The study discusses the theoretical and practical ramifications of the findings, as well as the study's limitations and possible future research areas
Hubungan sikap dan pengetahuan terhadap kesedaran MSD dalam kalangan pekerja binaan : Umur sebagai peranan penyederhana
Get PDFGangguan otot rangka (MSD) merupakan punca utama kecederaan pekerjaan dan penurunan produktiviti, terutamanya dalam industri pembinaan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai tahap kesedaran pekerja pembinaan terhadap MSD serta pengaruh sikap, pengetahuan, dan faktor demografi, seperti umur. Secara khusus, kajian ini menilai hubungan antara kesedaran dan sikap pekerja, peranan pengetahuan dalam memupuk amalan pencegahan, serta kesan pemoderasi umur terhadap hubungan-hubungan ini. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan soal selidik berstruktur yang diedarkan kepada pekerja pembinaan, memberi fokus kepada tahap kesedaran mereka, sikap, dan pengetahuan ergonomik. Analisis statistik telah dijalankan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara pembolehubah dan mengenal pasti trend yang signifikan. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan kekurangan kesedaran umum dalam kalangan pekerja pembinaan, ditambah pula dengan latihan ergonomik yang terhad dan keadaan kerja berisiko tinggi. Kajian ini menekankan bahawa sikap positif dan pengetahuan yang mendalam dapat meningkatkan tahap kesedaran secara signifikan, sementara umur mempengaruhi sejauh mana faktor-faktor ini mempengaruhi tahap kesedaran. Pekerja yang lebih tua, walaupun berpengalaman, lebih terdedah kepada MSD akibat keterbatasan fizikal, manakala pekerja muda menunjukkan tahap kesedaran risiko yang lebih rendah tetapi cenderung melakukan tingkah laku yang lebih berbahaya. Kajian ini menekankan keperluan segera untuk intervensi yang disasarkan, termasuk latihan ergonomik dan program kesedaran yang khusus mengikut umur bagi mengurangkan risiko MSD. Dengan menangani jurang ini, kajian ini menyumbang kepada peningkatan keselamatan tempat kerja, pengurangan kadar kecederaan, dan peningkatan produktiviti dalam industri pembinaan di Malaysi
Pembangunan usahawan menerusi mekanisme wakaf: kajian di bawah projek Bazar Wakaf Rakyat (BWR) di Pulau Pinang
No full textWaqf is one of the important instruments in Islamic economics and economic development of a country. Among great potentials of waqf in economic development is; it is able to develop entrepreneurs through resources and assets utilization, create employment opportunities, and assist entrepreneurs' business expansion which can generate economic returns to the country. However, many waqf properties are not productive and cannot be developed due to lack of funds. Meanwhile, waqf institutions are still trying to find financial mechanisms suitable for their developments. Hence, the question raised is about the current implementation by waqf institutions to help develop the ummah' entrepreneurial activities. Thus, this study aims to examine the role of waqf and explore the current implementation of waqf institutions in developing entrepreneurial activities, and identify issues faced by entrepreneurs who receive waqf for entrepreneurial activities. This study only focused on Projek Bazar Wakaf Rakyat (BWR) in Pulau Pinang. It employed a qualitative method involving document analysis and in-depth interviews using ATLAS.Ti software as data collection methods. The interviews involved two target groups, namely the mosque management and entrepreneurs who participated in BWR, totaling 12 respondents. The results show that the role of waqf institutions in developing entrepreneurial activities is through resources of general cash waqf and waqf commercial or premises developments. Besides, the findings highlight that the mosque management is responsible for offering, operating and managing BWR management issues. Furthermore, BWR entrepreneurs have internal issues related to their business and external factors in BWR operations. The findings of this study can contribute to improvements in waqf, institutions, and mosque management. Meanwhile, entrepreneurs can use them as references, guides and improvements to the current business. The study also suggested that guidelines for B WR operation should be provided to mosque management to serve as a guide and reference in managing B WR operations orderly and efficiently
Factor of compensation, leadership and work-life balance that influencing the job satisfaction among human resource officers in small and medium enterprises
Get PDFIn the workplace, job satisfaction is one of the most crucial factors. By enhancing employee job satisfaction, most organisations can achieve their goals. This research investigates the relationship between compensation, leadership, work-life balance, and job satisfaction among human resource (HR) officers in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The study aims to explore how these factors influence job satisfaction in SMEs and identify their combined effect. 100 respondents took part in this study, which employed a quantitative research method. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) analysed the data. The findings indicate that compensation, leadership, and work-life balance all show a significant correlation with job satisfaction. However, the study concludes that that compensation has the largest contribution effect to job satisfaction among HR officers in SMEs. The study offers several recommendations for SMEs to improve HR officers' job satisfaction. These include implementing regular compensation assessments, enhancing leadership through training programs, and promoting work-life balance with flexible work options. Additionally, the findings were helpful in helping HR officer know in detail about the factor of compensation, leadership and work life balance that are accepted in SME business for the future
The influence of indoor air quality and phychosocial factors towards sick building syndrome among manufacturing workers
Get PDFSick building syndrome (SBS) refers to a collection of health-related symptoms experienced by building occupants, often attributed to poor indoor environmental quality. This phenomenon is influenced by multiple factors, including indoor air quality, noise pollution, and psychosocial elements within the built environment. Poor ventilation, the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and inadequate air filtration systems contribute significantly to the degradation of indoor air quality, leading to respiratory discomfort, headaches, and fatigue among building occupants. Concurrently, noise pollution, arising from both external and internal sources, exacerbates stress levels, disrupts concentration, and impairs overall well-being. Additionally, psychosocial factors, such as workplace stressors, lack of social support, and environmental stressors, further amplify the negative health effects associated with SBS. The sick building syndrome comprises of various nonspecific symptoms that occur in the occupants of a building. This feeling of ill health increases sickness absenteeism and causes a decrease in productivity of the workers. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between indoor air quality, noise pollution, psychosocial factors and sick building syndrome among manufacturing workers. The study is conducted at one of the manufacturing companies at Kulim Hi- Tech Park. The sample included 102 workers who were working in the operation department. Data is collected using socio-demographic features questionnaire, indoor air quality questionnaire, a noise pollution questionnaire, and a psychosocial questionnaire. Data is analyzed using SPSS software. Data analysis procedures is being used in this study, including descriptive analysis, hypothesis testing, Pearson correlation and regression analysis. IAQ and psychosocial correlated negatively towards sick building syndrome whereas noise pollution correlated positively towards sick building syndrome. Noise pollution can be classified as moderator variable and contributed to IAQ and psychosocial factors. As a suggestion for future research can use tools and perform assessment at the selected area in a building
The influences of organizational culture, HRM practice, job satisfaction and motivation towards employee performance in Peninsular Malaysia private sector
Get PDFThis study examines the influence of organizational culture, human resource management (HRM) practice, job satisfaction, motivation towards employee performance in Peninsular Malaysia's private sector. Using a quantitative approach, the research aims to identify the relationships and key factors impacting employee performance among these variables. The study hypothesizes that organizational culture, HRM Practice, job satisfaction, and motivation positively affect employee performance. Regression and correlation analysis were used to examine survey data from 105 employees in the private sector. Findings indicate that motivation has the most significant effect on performance, followed by organizational culture, while HRM Practice and job satisfaction show positive but lesser influences. Ultimately, motivation demonstrates the strongest correlation, where employees motivated either intrinsically or through external rewards (extrinsic) tend to perform at higher levels. These results suggest that, while HRM Practice and job satisfaction are important, a focus on motivational strategies and an inclusive, supportive organizational culture could lead to more substantial performance impacts. In order to foster better performance and dedication from staff, this study emphasizes how fundamental it is for Peninsular Malaysia's private sector to give motivating approaches and an optimal organization atmosphere as its top priorities
Factors influencing job performance among private sector employees in Klang Valley
No full textWork performance is very important in managing work in an organization so that organizational productivity can be increased. Through this, it is very important the work performance in the whole organization. This can also affect the economic growth of a country. Therefore, it is important to identify factors that affect work performance. Among the factors that affect work performance are mental health well-being, social support at work and a good work environment. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to identify the relationship of mental health well-being, social support at work, and environment at work-on-work performance. Data collected using a random online survey form around the Klang Valley, namely in the state of Selangor and the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area. The survey form was randomly distributed to 384 respondents, but only 335 respondents in private companies in the Klang Valley who worked as nonmanagement employees responded. The results found that all factors contribute to work performance
Communicators competence, intercultural communication, service quality, and international students satisfaction towards administrative staffs of public university in Malaysia
Get PDFIn this new era, students prefer to study abroad because of its benefits, such as exposure, learning new cultures, and opportunities to meet new friends and interact with them. This has increased the number of international students studying abroad. The acceptance rate of international students studying at public universities in Malaysia is continuously growing, whereas local administrative staff is one of the greatest challenges faced by international students. In the dissatisfaction, misconduct. Grounded in the communication accommodation theory and servqual theory. This study examined the relationship factors that affect international students’s satisfaction with the total performances of local administrative staff at public universities in Malaysia. This study is quantitative research; a questionnaire was developed and an online survey was used. A total of 416 usable responses were received. The statistical package for social science (SPSS version 26) was used for regression analysis data results. The conceptual model revealed a ‘high’ explanatory significant influence on international student’s satisfaction by communicator competence, intercultural communication, and service quality from the local administrative staff of both Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) and Universiti Perlis Malaysia (UNIMAP). The findings of this study provide an important insight for general performance on service quality and further enrich the understanding of the effects of local administrative staff on international students’s satisfaction. It is then recommended that public universities in Malaysia, particularly UNIMAP and UUM, encourage their local administrative staffs to exercise proper competence in communication and intercultural exchange towards improving service quality in order to increase international student satisfaction. Finally, the study's implications, suggestions, and recommendations for future research are discussed for the satisfaction of students in general, especially international students at public universities in Malaysia
Analysis of least squares methods based on Ball curves representation in solving ordinary differential equations
Get PDFMany problems in computing, sciences, and engineering’s applications represented by the initial value problems (IVPs) and boundary value problems (BVPs) of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) cannot be solved explicitly. Analytical approximation methods in the form of polynomial or piecewise polynomial functions have been developed to address such problems. Among existing studies, Bézier curve and Ball curve consisting of the same geometrical structure are commonly used to approximate analytical solutions. However, Bézier curve required higher degree to find their best control points compared to Ball curve, which increased computational burden, thus affecting the accuracy. Moreover, the least squares method (LSM) is incorporated within the Bézier curve algorithm to minimize errors during the determination of control points. Therefore, by taking advantages of this strength, this study intends to incorporate Ball curve with LSM. The main objective of the study is to develop approximation methods base on the Ball curve using LSMfor both linear and nonlinear IVPs and BVPs of ODEs. The best control points of Ball curve are determined by minimising the sum of the squared residuals of the control functions. Following this, the convergence analysis of the proposed methods is conducted theoretically and numerically. Three Ball curves with LSM have been developed to solve eleven (11) numerical examples of various order of ODEs: DP Ball curves (DPBC), Said Ball curves (SBC), and Wang Ball curves (WBC). Numerical results show that all three methods performed better compared to the existing methods in terms of accuracy, with SBC as the best among the three. Furthermore, uniqueness and existence theorem are also proven for each method to verify their corresponding numerical result. In conclusion, Ball curves with LSM provided better accuracy for solving IVPs and BVPs of ODEs, with potential application in animation, computer aided graphic design, fluid dynamic, and network
Strategic integration of logistical support for enhanced contract management and fleet operations efficiency in The Royal Malaysian Navy
Get PDFThe effectiveness of fleet operations in the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has been affected by several issues, including delays in refit programs, costly delays in spare parts delivery, procurement process leakages, and integrity issues in the RMN. These difficulties are closely linked to contract management in the RMN. The aim of this study is to investigate the strategic integration between logistical support factors and enhanced contract management towards the RMN fleet operation efficiency. A quantitative survey was distributed to RMN Supply & Secretariat Officers located all over Malaysia. A total of 204 officers responded through a simple random sampling method. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Science version 25 and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling version 3. The result demonstrated that there was no significant association between financial support and effective contract management. The result then shows a significant and positive correlation between leadership support and effective contract management. In addition, the findings reveal a significant and positive relationship between contract compliance and effective contract management. There is a significant positive relationship between technological support and effective contract management. Finally, contracting officer competency significantly moderates the relationship between technological support and effective contract management. The findings from this study suggest that to establish an optimal procurement and contract management procedure, RMN must apply compelling technological support on contracting officers’ skills as well as establish a Contract Management Office, Project Management Review, and Supply Working Group to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and good procurement outcomes. Future studies should focus on mixed-mode approaches to provide a comprehensive understanding of effective contract management in the defense industr