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The relationship between career development, compensation and work-life balance on employees' retention in audit firms
Get PDFRetaining skilled employees is an ongoing challenge due to high turnover, demanding workload, and limited talent supply. This study examines the relationship between career development, compensation, and work-life balance on employees’ retention, using Social Exchange Theory (SET) as the main framework. The research focused on Big-Four, mid-tier, and small firms in the Klang Valley, in which early staff departures often affect audit quality and increase recruitment costs. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was used, with purposive sampling applied to collect 336 valid responses through a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 29, applying descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression. The results showed all three factors significantly and positively influence employee retention, with work-life balance is the strongest indicator, followed by career development, and compensation. The model explained 59.7% of the variance in retention, showing the importance of strategic HR practices in sustaining workforce stability. This study recommends supportive work-life balance, structured career development opportunities, and competitive compensation packages as key retention strategies. The findings provide empirical support for SET in the Malaysian audit context and offer practical recommendations for developing effective retention strategies and committed employee
Knowledge, risk perception and attitude towards needlestick injury prevention practice amongst healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital
Get PDFNeedlestick injuries (NSI) pose a significant occupational hazard to healthcare workers as it exposes them to serious bloodborne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Despite existing preventive guidelines, NSI occurrences still persist. This may be due to gaps in several factors influencing the adaptation of safe practice in handling needle-related procedures. This study aimed to examine the significant influence of knowledge, risk perception and attitude towards NSI prevention practices amongst healthcare workers in a Malaysian healthcare setting. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured, self-administered questionnaire comprising four main constructs: knowledge, risk perception, attitude and NSI prevention practice. Data was collected from 250 respondents through a simple random sampling method. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis were performed using SPSS to determine the relationship and significant influence of each variable. The findings revealed that knowledge, risk perception and attitude all have a positive correlation with NSI prevention practice. Multiple regression analysis has also shown that attitude has the strongest influence for NSI prevention practice, followed by knowledge and risk perception. In conclusion, this study highlights the factors that influence NSI prevention practice and reinforces the importance of promoting a positive attitude, enhancing risk perception and strengthening knowledge to improve NSI prevention practices amongst healthcare workers. The findings of this study can become a foundation for targeted interventions and educational programs to reduce the incidence of needlestick injuries
Influence of work-life conflict, career growth and job satisfaction on employee retention in FGV Trading Sdn Bhd
No full textThe problem of employee retention is a global challenge, affecting organizations of all sizes and across various industries. Losing competent employees can be detrimental to the organization, especially considering the intense competition prevalent in various industry. In fact, the costs associated with employee turnover extend far beyond the direct expenses of recruitment and training, encompassing a wide range of indirect costs such as decreased productivity, loss of institutional knowledge, disruption of project timelines, and damage to employee morale. Therefore, this study was conducted with the intention to investigate factors that might influence employee retention. The study examines the direct relationship between work-life conflict, job satisfaction, career growth and employee retention. In this study, the unit of analysis is the individual employees, and a quantitative approach was employed by collecting data using a proportional stratified random sampling technique through an online survey. A cross-sectional design was used involving 205 employees from nine departments. In this study, hypotheses for direct effect were tested using multiple regression analyses. Only one hypothesis was supported where career growth was found significantly positively related to employee retention. Even though work-life conflict was found significant but it was in the opposite direction indicating that the higher work-life conflict experienced by the employeer, the higher they will stay with the organization. The findings indicate that by having high opportunity for career growth, employees tend to have higher intention to stay with the organization
Model of supply chain practices towards sustainable supply chain management for the Jordanian pharmaceutical industry
Get PDFThe pharmaceutical sector in Jordan is evolving rapidly, becoming more advanced and competitive on a global scale. This shift underscores the importance of implementing effective supply chain management (SCM) practices that promote sustainability in social, economic, and environmental aspects. This study examines the perceptions of top managers in Jordan's pharmaceutical industry regarding their SCM practices, the role of information and communication technology (ICT), and the impact on the sustainability of the supply chain. A key contribution of this research is the development of a new theoretical framework that links supply chain practices (SCP) including supplier partnerships, customer relationships, the level and quality of information sharing, and postponement with sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), conceptualized through the environmental, economic, and social pillars. ICT acts as a mediating factor in this relationship. This study uses a quantitative research approach, employing a structured questionnaire to collect data from 313 managers, resulting in a 95.8% response rate. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), with bootstrapping techniques applied for hypothesis testing to evaluate direct and indirect relationships within the model. Sixteen hypotheses were tested using the measurement model and structural model. However, only ten hypotheses received empirical support. The findings support most of the proposed hypotheses, demonstrating ICT's direct, indirect, and mediating roles on SCP and SSCM. The model explained 61% of the variance in sustainability outcomes, highlighting the significant impact of supply chain practices on sustainable performance. This research provides valuable insights for pharmaceutical companies in Jordan, offering a roadmap for enhancing their sustainability initiatives through improved SCM practices. It highlights the importance of integrating ICT to drive sustainable outcomes, assisting managers in addressing current and future supply chain challenge
Implementation and analysis of a priority-based content popularity-aware caching strategy in named data networking-based internet of things
No full textNamed Data Networking (NDN) is a new Internet architecture that addresses location dependent issues in the Internet of Things (IoT). It helps to minimize global data traffic and enhances Internet services by integrating caching techniques. However, choosing the right node for content transmission is a challenge, as each node decides where to cache content, affecting network performance. This study examines the latest NDN-based IoT caching solutions, with a focus on enhancing the accessibility and visibility of cached content and presented a Priority-based Content Popularity-Aware Caching (PCPA). PCPA is a technique that needs the involvement of the Content Selection Mechanism (CSM), Content Caching Mechanism (CCM), and Backup Caching Mechanism (BCM) to perform the complete functionality. CSM identifies the higher-priority content via dynamic selection, whereas CCM calculates the ideal places for caching chosen information depending on user desire. However, the BCM provides the ideal cache location for the least frequently downloaded content to keep it alive and meet successive user needs. To analysis the performance of the PCPA caching approach, it is compared to three benchmark strategies: Cache Everything Everywhere, probabilistic Caching strategy for the internet of things, and Caching Fresh and Popular Content. This study did the comparison using the simulation software NDN-SIM. The PCPA outperforms the compared techniques in terms of content retrieval latency, average hop count, cache hit ratio, and energy usage. The approximate findings demonstrate that the PCPA works better when the cache hit ratio is enhanced by 19.15% and 30.7% decreases in hop count with various alpha values and constant cache sizes. Moreover, the latency is cut by 31.3%, and a 27.5% reduction in energy usage is documented with varied cache sizes and a constant alpha value. Therefore, in the future, PCPA will be useful for new NDN-based technologies like 5G/6G, computing platforms, and the Io
Social capital, crisis management readiness, and performance of service sector SMEs in United Arab Emirates: moderating role of leadership behavior
Get PDFObjektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengkaji kesan modal sosial, dan kesediaan pengurusan krisis, terhadap prestasi PKS sektor perkhidmatan di Emiriah Arab Bersatu. Selain itu, peranan tingkah laku kepimpinan sebagai pembolehubah penyederhanaan juga dikaji. Keperluan untuk kajian ini muncul kerana krisis COVID-19 telah mewujudkan cabaran yang signifikan kepada PKS. Dalam usaha membangunkan rangka kerja, kajian inidisokong oleh teori Pandangan Berasaskan Sumber dan Teori Kontingensi. Pandangan Berasaskan Sumber digunakan sebagai teori asas, manakala teori kontingensi berfungsi sebagai teori sokongan. Teknik persampelan rawak mudah digunakan untuk mengumpul data., Data yang telah dikumpul pada mulanya dianalisa tahap kebolehpercayaan dan kesahan. Setelah disahkan kebolehpercayaan dan kesahan, analisa pemodelan persamaan struktur telah digunakan menggunakan perisian Smart PLS-3. Penemuan kajian mengesahkan bahawa modal sosial dan kesediaan pengurusan krisis mempunyai kesan yang besar terhadap prestasi PKS sektor perkhidmatan. Selain itu, tingkah laku kepimpinan menyederhanakan dengan signifikan hubungan di antara modal sosial dan prestasi, serta di antara kesediaan pengurusan krisis dan prestasi PKS sektor perkhidmatan. Oleh itu, semua hipotesis telah disokong. Integrasi Teori Pandangan Berasaskan Sumber dan Teori Kontingensi jugamembentuk sumbangan utama dan kepentingan teori kajian. Penemuan kajian ini sangat berharga terutamanya kepada penggubal dasar, serta pengurus dan pemilik PKS kerana ia memberikan panduan tentang faktorfaktor yang perlu diberikan lebih perhatian dalam usaha untuk mencapai prestasi yang lebih baik, terutamanya semasa krisis. Akhir sekali, batasan kajian ini juga dibincangkan, dengan memberi tumpuan kepada batasan yang wujud apabila kajian ini hanya menumpukan kepada PKS dalam sektor perkhidmatan sahaja
Assessing user satisfaction of smart parking payment system in Selangor
Get PDFThe Smart Selangor Parking (SSP) app aims to enhance digital adoption in Selangor's journey toward becoming a liveable smart state. However, user satisfaction with the application is remains unclear, raising concerns about its effectiveness in fostering economically productive and environmentally conscious communities. The research question is: What factors significantly influence user satisfaction with the SSP application? The objectives are to identify the factors influencing user satisfaction with SSP and to determine which of these factors have the most significant impact. This analysis aims to provide insights into areas that require improvement to enhance the app’s overall effectiveness and adoption. This research use a quantitative design to assess user satisfaction with the SSP application. It includes three phases: definition, exploratory, and confirmation. In the definition phase, the research problem and objectives are set. The exploratory phase involves collecting data and refining the research questions. The confirmation phase rigorously tests hypotheses using statistical techniques. Validation activities ensure the reliability and validity of the findings, such as ensuring accurate measurements and testing the consistency of data collection methods. The study found that user satisfaction with the Smart Selangor Parking application is most influenced by learnability, which ensures ease of use and minimizes
distractions. Helpfulness also plays a significant role, as providing relevant information enhances user satisfaction. Emotional attachment, controllability, and efficiency were also factors, though efficiency had the least impact. Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of usability, clear information, and user-centered design in enhancing satisfaction. This study contributes to the understanding of factors influencing user satisfaction with mobile parking payment applications in Malaysia, offering valuable insights for developers and policymakers. It highlights the importance of usability, user perceptions, and barriers to adoption, guiding future research and enhancing the effectiveness of mobile payment systems for parking
The influence of safety training, safety communication and safety knowledge towards safety participation among construction employees in China
No full textSafety participation has become an increasingly important issue in occupational safety and health domain, particularly among construction workers in China. Despite the critical contributions of construction sector to the Chinese economy in general, construction employees often focus more on general safety behaviors rather than safety participation. Therefore, this oversight could result to decreased poor safety practices, negatively affecting employees, employer and the nation as a whole. This study aims to explore the influence of safety training, safety communication, and safety knowledge on safety participation among construction employees in China. The theoretical framework is grounded in social exchange theory, emphasizing on the safety training, safety communication and safety knowledge provided by the organization in return for the employees’ safety participation. In order to evaluate these relationships, 115 construction workers completed a structured survey, and the data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings of this study revealed that safety communication and safety knowledge have a significant positive impact on safety participation, while safety training shows no significant effect on safety participation. In conclusion, this study highlights the need to integrate safety participation strategies within construction companies to enhance industry outcomes and improve employee’s safety at wor
Islamic leadership style assessment in zakat management at Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK)
Get PDFThis research explores the application of Islamic leadership styles in Zakat management at the Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah (LZNK), Malaysia. The study analyzes the use of Islamic leadership concepts, including Tauhid (oneness of God), Amanah (trust), transparency, communication, and Shura (consultation), inside LZNK and their influence on the Efficiency of Zakat administration. Data was gathered via qualitative research methodology through comprehensive interviews with key informants and reviews of documents. The results indicate that Islamic leadership principles markedly improve the Efficiency, transparency, and accountability of Zakat management. The notion of Tauhid cultivates a spiritually driven workplace, but Amanah guarantees responsibility via stringent auditing mechanisms. Transparency is facilitated by digital platforms like the Zakat on Touch (ZoT) application, enabling real-time monitoring of Zakat funds. Effective communication and community participation enhance public trust, while the notion of Shura guarantees participatory decision-making by Islamic norms. The research indicates that Islamic leadership is essential for enhancing the Efficiency of Zakat management, cultivating public trust, and guaranteeing the fair allocation of Zakat resources. The findings provide significant insights for Zakat institutions in Malaysia and elsewhere, emphasizing the necessity of merging Islamic leadership principles with contemporary management approaches to attain sustainable and effective Zakat governanc
Cash Waqf innovation in Islamic financial institution in Malaysia
No full textCash waqf is one of the contemporary instrument for Islamic Social Finance that has been introduced in Malaysia since 2007 . This study investigates the innovations and challenges in the management of cash waqf by Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) in Malaysia. Employing a thematic literature review, the research analyzes secondary data from institutional reports, academic publications, and regulatory frameworks. The findings reveal that while notable innovations—such as fintech integration, blockchainbased waqf platforms, waqf-linked sukuk, and digital crowdfunding—have been introduced, their implementation remains limited due to fragmented regulations, low public awareness, and a lack of standardized governance. The study showed that effective cash waqf management requires harmonized policies, greater financial literacy, and stronger collaboration between IFIs and waqf authorities. As a result, it proposes strategic improvements such as centralized regulatory oversight and digital transformation to enhance transparency, participation, and operational efficiency. The research concludes that revitalizing cash waqf through innovation and policy reform can significantly contribute to Malaysia’s socio-economic development, especially in education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation sectors. This study provides practical implications for policymakers, Islamic financial practitioners, and researchers seeking to optimize cash waqf as a viable tool in Islamic social financ