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The relationship between safety specific transformational leadership, psychosocial mentoring and safety citizenship behaviour
Get PDFSafety specific transformational leadership and safety citizenship behaviour acts as vital role in the prevention process of workplace accidents by promoting safety culture. This study was done to understand the relationship between safety specific transformational leadership and psychosocial mentoring with safety citizenship behaviour in Major Turnaround Project at oil and gas refinery in Negeri Sembilan. Questionnaire consisting of four sections were used to collect sample among 200 oil and gas employees. The results revealed that safety specific transformational leadership and psychosocial mentoring has positive correlation with safety citizenship behaviours among the oil and gas employees. The multiple regression analysis showed the significant p value was lesser than 0.05, hence proving both independent variables were significant predictors of the dependent variable. The findings from this study proved to guide future researchers and occupational safety practitioners to improve the overall safety and health practices at place of work
Omni-channel logistics: the influence of reverse logistics management on omnichannel firm performance
Get PDFThis study aims to investigate the reverse logistics system of companies in the omnichannel context. This study is derived from the concept of reverse logistics, and focuses on company practices in the omnichannel ecosystem. Current business environments are stepping into the omnichannel era, but the topic has received a lack of attention within the reverse logistics management area. In particular, a high volume of returns has enlightened the need of research to inspire the business benefits from reverse logistics, in order to potentially improve firm performance through effective and efficient reverse logistics management. This study aims to explore the abilities of reverse logistics systems, and their capabilities to conform external influences, which is represented by firm and task environment factors. A mixed methodology approach was utilized to explore the omnichannel reverse logistics system through Sequential Explanatory Design, which uses a mixed methods concept (Qual-Quan-Qual). The population of this study was retrieved from omnichannel companies which are grouped by retailers, manufacturers and service providers. Stratified random sampling was applied to ensure all categories of omnichannel companies could be included in this study. The outcomes from different stages were consistent and uniform, showing that firm and task environment factors within reverse logistics management improve omnichannel firm performance. A robust theoretical framework was developed, which may be used in future studies, including both firm and task environment factors within omnichannel reverse logistics system to boost firm performance. The results also demonstrate that flexibility, collaboration, customer, and supplier play a direct causal relationship with omnichannel firm performance. Hence, both firm and task environment factors were important in omnichannel reverse logistics to impact firm performance. This study has significantly contributed to understanding omnichannel reverse logistics implementation. This research also provides empirical evidence that both firm and task environment factors are significant in reverse logistic
Challenges and strategy resilience in warehouse during post pandemic: case of Raub Pahang
No full textThe primary objective of this research was to evaluate the difficulties that were encountered in the warehousing sector in Raub, Pahang, during the period following the pandemic.
Furthermore, the study investigates the solutions that were put into place in order to effectively manage these problems. The contradiction that was discovered in earlier studies concerning the difficulties that are encountered in the warehousing industry served as the impetus for this particular set of research. The specific difficulties that are the subject of this study are as follows: production closure, labour shortage, demand uncertainty, supply inconsistency, delivery delays, and a lean supply chain. Due to the fact that a qualitative approach was utilised, the survey questions were formulated by means of a comprehensive assessment of the relevant literature. Specifically, in Raub, the poll was directed towards persons who had 20 years or more of experience working in the warehouse industry. According to the findings, the two most concerning issues that are taking place in warehouses in Raub are the irregularity of the supply and the delays in delivery. In order to solve these difficulties, a number of different techniques have been implemented. These tactics include the utilisation of buffer systems, investments in technology such as real-time tracking systems, and upgrades in infrastructure. Theoretically, practically, and methodologically, these findings constitute a contribution, and they have substantial consequences for academicians, policymakers, and the warehousing industry in particular
A Feasibility Study of Constructed Wetlands As Alternative to Sewerage System on Tourism – Based Island: A Case Study of Kampung Salang, Tioman Island
No full textThe most widespread environmental problem affecting almost all island countries is the safe disposal of liquid domestic wastes, particularly human waste and sewage disposal. Few countries have adequate waste collection and treatment facilities even in the most developed urban areas, and those that exist are costly and seldom properly maintained. In spite of considerable efforts at rural sanitation, facilities in many rural areas are still rudimentary or entirely lacking. Tioman Island has population of 3,700 people and receive approximately 250,000 tourists yearly. With the land area of 145.08 sq. km or 14,508.80 ha, Tioman Island has highest ground elevation value of 1035 m. There are 36 rivers in the island that flow along the coast before discharging into the sea naturally. The research is based on the study on the feasibility study of constructed wetlands as alternative to sewerage system in island. From the site visit, it was decided that the most suitable site for the feasibility study was Kampung Salang, due to the availability and easiness of access to a gazetted Jabatan Perkhidmatan Pembetungan (JPP) land with a 0.52 ha area. Based on the
population trend analysis of Kampung Salang, it was found out that Kampung Salang will only achieve 1000 Population Equivalent (PE) in another 30 years, which is the year 2050. If this trend continues, Kampung Salang will achieve a population of 2000 PE in year 2135. Water quality condition of Kampung Salang was investigated during dry season, wet season and high peak season through four sampling rounds, from July 2020 until September 2020. It was found that water quality at most downstream of Sungai Salang which is at WQ6 was classified in Class V. Malaysia National Water Quality Index (WQI)
Hubungan Pengubahsuaian Tingkah Laku Anak Autisme, Sokongan Sosial dan Penglibatan Kerja Terhadap Kelesuan Staf
No full textThis thesis examines the relationship between the modification behaviours of autistic children, social support, and work engagement toward the burnout of organisational staff (public and private) with autistic children. A total of 85 virtual questionnaires were obtained from organisations with staff with autistic children using a simple random sampling technique. The survey via Google Forms was disseminated to respondents through the social media platform. Multiple regression was used to analyse the hypotheses. The findings showed that modification behaviours of autistic children and social support had a negative and significant relationship toward the burnout of organisational staff with autistic children, while work engagement shows the opposite. Overall, the findings of this study are consistent with the recommendations of the Conservation of Resources theory and the results of previous studies. The findings also confirm the importance of organisational management to ensure that their staff with autistic children gets modified behaviour therapy for their autistic children, such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, medication and others, in intervention centres, hospitals and care centres or autism-related services. Thus, the organisation can help financially by sponsoring one or more of these therapies. Management also needs to ensure that staff gets the social support they need. Among the social support that the organisation’s management can provide is to give the staff a more flexible working time that allows them to start work late or return from work early according to their needs in certain circumstances
Determinants of brand authenticity in the apparel industry of Pakistan: moderating role of entrepreneurial marketing
Get PDFBrand authenticity is an important component of business especially in apparel industry as it is associated with integration of cohesive brand strategy. It is also associated with brand congruence and commercialization process of the brand. The factors which affects brand authenticity discussed in this study were, brand actual and ideal congruence, commercialization, brand Nostalgia and social media engagement. Moreover, Brand authenticity is also influenced by entrepreneur marketing strategy of business. Therefore, the study conducted aimed at investigating entrepreneurial marketing as a moderating variable. As the factors associated in building brand authenticity has influence on sales and revenue, therefore, a study was conducted in three main cities of Pakistan to investigate the impact of brand authenticity in apparel industry. The study focused on discussing the factors which influence brand authenticity. The research also emphasized on evaluating the moderating effect of entrepreneur marketing on these factors and discussed its relation with these factors in building brand authenticity. The three major cities of Pakistan involved in these study were Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. These cities were chosen and sampling units and a total of 1800 participants were recruited with non-probability sampling method. The research emphasized on primary quantitative research design and primary data was collected using survey questionnaire. The study utilized 5-point Likert scale for the interpretation and analysis of the data. Furthermore, statistical approaches such as Data screening, Variance, measurement, and structural model were utilized for the analysis of the data. The outcomes of the study revealed that there is positive and significant impact of actual brand congruence, brand nostalgia, entrepreneurial marketing, ideal brand congruence and social media management on the brand authenticity. However, the effect of brand commercialization effect on the brand authenticity is negative and significant that indicates that brand commercialization negatively affects the brand authenticity in case study of apparel industry of Pakistan. Furthermore, the study also discusses practical implications and future directions of the study
The Influence of Personal Resources on Work Engagement Among Academics in Algeria
No full textThe primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of religiosity, growth mindset, and fixed mindset on work engagement among the academic staff in Algerian public universities. The study also investigated the mediating effect of positive emotions on the relationship between religiosity, growth mindset, fixed mindset, and work engagement. Finally, the role of job demand as a moderator on the effect of positive emotions on work engagement was examined. This study integrated two theories, i.e., the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory and the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model, to underpin the research framework. Questionnaires were distributed to 728 academics working in six different public universities in Algeria after permission was granted by each university's management. Out of the 728 questionnaires distributed, 415 questionnaires were returned, yielding a response rate of 57%. However, only 337 questionnaires were usable for further analysis. The direct, mediating, and moderating effects hypotheses were tested using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) method. The results for the direct relationship revealed a significant effect of religiosity and growth mindset on positive
emotions and work engagement. In contrast, a fixed mindset was negatively related to positive emotions and work engagement. The results also showed that positive emotions were positively related to work engagement. Meanwhile, the findings for mediating effect showed that positive emotions mediated the relationship between religiosity, growth mindset, fixed mindset, and work engagement. Finally, the study also revealed the significant moderating effect of job demand on the relationship between positive emotions and work engagement. The present study also highlighted the implications of the research, future research recommendations, and limitations
Role stressors, workload and job stress among teachers in Putrajaya, Malaysia
Get PDFTeaching profession often associated with high complexities and demands in comparison with other profession. There have been a few studies that have indicated that teachers work longer hours than many other professions, which can lead to stress. It is believed that one of the many contributing factors to the problem is work-life balance, role clarity, the role of the administrator, and inadequate resources. The purpose of this study is to explore whether there is a correlation between role stressors (role conflict, role ambiguity, role overload) and job stress among public school teachers in Malaysia. Furthermore, the study also examined the teachers' working hours and its effects on job stress. This study was conducted with the participation of 320 academic teachers from primary and secondary schools in Putrajaya. The findings of the study indicate that role ambiguity, role conflict, and role overload are all associated with significant relationships with job stress. Role ambiguity is the most predominant stressor, with a strong positive relationship, followed by role overload, which has a moderately positive relationship. Despite this, there were negative correlations between role conflict and job stress, which emphasizes the need for a more detailed review to be made. On the contrary, the working hours of teachers are found to be insignificant and, consequently, have been omitted from this study. From the findings, there are two main suggestions recommended: (i) develop a work-distribution framework as a supplementing document to the existing MySG documents, and (ii) conduct time and motion analysis from the activities listed in MySG to identify teachers’ capacity and headcount, work redundancy and ultimately to improve overall efficiency of process workflow at school. Discussion, implications, and recommendation for future studies have also been covered at the end of this research paper
The relationship between human resource management and leaders’ effectiveness among manufacturing leaders
Get PDFLeaders’ effectiveness is essential for any business to reach its full potential. Emphasising the importance of leaders’ effectiveness can benefit both the employee and the employer. Leaders’ effectiveness shows a positive emotion that attaches employees to their work and the organisation can gain profit results due to effective leadership. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between human resource management and leaders’ effectiveness among manufacturing leaders. To achieve the objectives, four (4) variables were used in this study: staffing, performance management, training & compensation and compensation management. This study focus people working in electric, electronics & optical products, automobile, fast moving consumer goods and pharmaceutical multinational manufacturing companies in Selangor. For research methodology, the researcher used a quantitative method and the Pearson correlation method was applied to evaluate the hypotheses on the relationships between variables. The data were collected using a questionnaire method. One hundred and fifty (150) questionnaires were sent out to respondents, and hundred eight (108) were returned. The data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. The study indicates that all variables tested significantly affect leaders’ effectiveness. Compensation management (α = 0.824) is the least positively connected variable with scores in leaders’ effectiveness. The finding of the result recommends that to enhance leaders’ effectiveness among working individuals, management has to focus more attention on staffing,performance management, training & compensation and compensation management
The Relationship Between Occupational Stress Toward Job Performance Among Royal Malaysian Police At The Crime Investigation Department (Cid)
Get PDFThe present study explores the relationship between dimensions of occupational stress and job performance in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of IPD Kuala Kangsar. This research used a quantitative technique to investigate the impact of four specific stressors, namely work-family conflict, role conflict, working environment, and management style, on the job performance of CID officers. A simple random selection method was used to choose a sample of 100 police officers from the research population. The data collected was analysed
using SPSS version 27. The results revealed that there is a negative correlation between workfamily conflict and role conflict with job performance. This underscores the detrimental effects that officers face when attempting to manage the demands of both work and family responsibilities and conflicting job expectations. On the other hand, a positive correlation is observed between job performance, management style, and the working environment. This finding underscores the criticality of a favorable work environment and efficient management practices in enhancing the performance of officers within the CID. These observations underscore the importance of implementing focused interventions that alleviate adverse stressors and strengthen positive aspects in order to maximise job performance among CID officers