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E-Learning on Teaching and Learning: The Role of Accessibility, Behavior and Knowledge
Get PDFE-learning represents a form of technological advancement applied in higher education. This technological progress offers an opportunity to improve teaching methods and enhance students' learning capabilities. Many educational institutions are embracing E-Learning and utilizing technologies, leading to a notable impact and creating a specific niche within the industry. Some students involved in E-Learning show better academic outcomes and a positive mindset, while others have voiced negative sentiments regarding e-learning due to usability issues, demanding workloads, limited technological skills, and a deficiency in face-to-face interaction. Consequently, this study seeks to examine the relationships between accessibility, behavior, and understanding of e-learning within higher education institutions. An online survey was administered to 150 students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at a higher education institution. The findings reveal that accessibility correlates most strongly with students' engagement with the e-learning system, in comparison to behavioral and knowledge-related aspects. This research emphasizes that E-Learning has the potential to redefine the future of education by transforming traditional classroom experiences into online formats. E-Learning can be regarded as one of the most effective methods for education and teaching
Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction: A Case Study at Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK), Malaysia
Get PDFEmployee performance, retention, and organizational success are crucially impacted by job satisfaction. While a multitude of prior studies have identified its determinants, less attention has been devoted to understanding the drivers of job satisfaction in the context of financial counseling in Malaysia. The goal of this research is to understand the level of job satisfaction of employees at the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) in Kuala Lumpur by examining the effects of work-life balance, extrinsic rewards, intrinsic rewards, employee empowerment, organizational support, and perceived organizational support. A quantitative approach was utilized to collect data from a structured questionnaire administered to 127 employees. The data was processed and analyzed statistically using SPSS version 28.0, where correlation and multiple regression analyses were performed to ascertain the predictors of job satisfaction. This study found strong relationships between intrinsic rewards (r = 0.751, p < 0.01) and perceived organizational support (r = 0.734, p < 0.01) with job satisfaction. Moreover, multiple regression analysis showed both intrinsic rewards (? = 0.482, p < 0.01) and perceived organizational support (? = 0.290, p = 0.002) strongly predicted the outcome
Unveiling the Key Drivers of Warehouse Performance: A Case Study from Malaysia’s Steel Stockist and Distribution Industry
Get PDFWarehouse management performance is vital for operational efficiency, particularly in the steel stockist and distribution industry where handling large, heavy inventories presents logistical challenges. Many companies face inefficiencies that lead to higher costs, delayed deliveries, and reduced service quality. These setbacks highlight the need to identify factors driving warehouse performance. While prior studies examined warehouse components individually, limited research explores the combined effects of space utilization, inbound activities, outbound activities, and human resource management, especially in emerging markets like Malaysia.
This study investigates these relationships within a leading Malaysian steel stockist and distribution company. A quantitative design was employed, with data collected via structured questionnaires from 97 employees using stratified and convenience sampling. Data were analyzed through Pearson correlation and multiple regression.
Findings show all four variables positively correlate with warehouse performance; however, only outbound activities were statistically significant. Outbound logistics—picking, packing, and shipping—proved the strongest determinant of overall efficiency. While space planning, inbound flow control, and workforce optimization provide support, it is the effectiveness of outbound operations that fundamentally dictates warehouse success.
The study suggests managers should prioritize outbound excellence while aligning other operational areas to reinforce this focus. Practically, this means early warehouse development should emphasize efficient shipping processes, with complementary improvements in space and workforce management.
This research contributes to both academia and industry by identifying operational drivers that enhance warehouse performance, offering insights for managers seeking competitiveness in high-demand sectors
Managerial Competency and Profitability of Village Savings and Loan Associations in Mitooma District
Get PDFThe research investigates how managerial competency affects the financial success of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) operating in the Mitooma District of Uganda. The research investigates rural VSLA underperformance because these organizations serve as essential tools for financial inclusion and community development. The research uses human capital and resource-based theories to define managerial competency through its knowledge and skill, and ability dimensions while studying their effects on Return on Equity, Return on Assets, and Net Interest Margin financial performance metrics. The research used a cross-sectional quantitative approach to gather data from 138 participants who including 124 VSLA chairpersons and 14 Community Development Officers, through structured questionnaires. The analysis of data through Pearson correlations and multiple regression analyses showed that all managerial competency components, including knowledge (? =.147), skills (? =.644), and abilities (? =.194), produced positive and significant predictions of VSLA profitability. The results show that managerial skills play the largest role in determining VSLA profitability. The regression model demonstrated that 48.6% of profitability variation exists, while other contextual elements influence the results. The research demonstrates that leadership capacity-building investments should be considered essential for improving financial outcomes in rural savings groups. The research supports the implementation of customized managerial training programs and practical financial governance modules, and structured mentorship initiatives to boost VSLA sustainability in low-resource settings
Steering Through Multi-Level Contradictions: Paradoxical Leadership in the Sustainability Transition of Malaysian Higher Education
No full textSustainability leaders in Malaysian higher education navigate paradoxes embedded in institutional efforts to implement sustainability agendas. By drawing on comparative case studies of two public and two private universities, it reveals how leaders confront multi-level tensions ranging from macro-level policy ambitions to individual-level ethical dilemmas. These tensions include national policy ambitions versus limited support, organizational growth imperatives versus environmental commitments, and individual ethics versus pragmatic workload demands. Using semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and limited observation, this study investigates how these tensions are nested and cascading in nature: contradictions at one level intensify dilemmas at another. Leaders adopted dynamic strategies (e.g. symbolic gestures, temporal and spatial separation, and integrative reframing) to cope with or manage paradoxes. Notably, public and private universities differed in these tensions and the dominant logic driving responses: Public institutions leaned toward symbolic and compliance strategies due to bureaucratic constraints, while Private institutions pursued integration framed within market imperatives. The findings contribute to paradox theory by illustrating how sustainability tensions are experienced and managed across institutional levels. The study also offers practical insights into developing leadership capabilities, aligning HRM systems with sustainability goals, and fostering multi-level coherence in sustainability governance. These insights are especially pertinent for universities seeking to advance meaningful sustainability transformations amid persistent structural and ideological contradictions
Organizational Determinants of Environmental Management Accounting Adoption: Evidence from Malaysian Local Councils
No full textDespite the numerous benefits that environmental management accounting (EMA) offers, its adoption by the public sector in developing countries seems to be progressing slowly. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to examine the organizational determinants influencing the adoption of EMA by Malaysian local councils. A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among accountants at local councils in Peninsular Malaysia using a consensus approach. The questionnaire items are based on prior studies on EMA adoption. The results suggest that an internal environmental committee plays a significant role in encouraging local councils to adopt EMA. This committee is responsible for planning, monitoring, measuring, and reporting environmental performance, for which EMA is needed to provide pertinent information. The research provides an impetus for other local councils to set up their in-house environmental committee to promote EMA adoption and subsequently improve the generation of information for more accurate measurement of environmental performance. Since research on EMA adoption in the public sector is relatively scarce, it contributes to a limited understanding of the internal and external factors that influence its adoption. Therefore, the paper offers useful insights to relevant authorities, such as federal and state governments, on policy changes that could enhance EMA adoption within public sector organisations
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Special Needs Accountants in Malaysia through Artificial Intelligence and Assistive Technology
No full textAccountants with disabilities face persistent barriers in the profession, such as limited educational access, inadequate workplace accommodations, inaccessible technologies, and prevailing social and institutional biases. These limitations restrict their participation and deprive the profession of diverse talents and perspectives. Thus, this study explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and assistive technologies can empower accountants with disabilities in Malaysia by reducing obstacles, fostering inclusivity, and promoting workforce diversity. Using content analysis of existing literature, the study identifies the challenges encountered by workers with disabilities, examines current technological applications, and reviews international practices to highlight lessons that may be adapted to the Malaysian and regional context. The findings indicate that AI-driven solutions and assistive tools such as screen readers, real-time captioning, smart prosthetics, and cognitive support systems can improve accessibility, communication, productivity, and independence for these professionals. Consequently, such empowerment fosters greater workforce inclusion, enhanced productivity, strengthened equity and independence, and expanded opportunities for lifelong learning. Although specific evidence in Malaysia is limited, increasing institutional support and local innovations demonstrate strong potential for integration. The study contributes to the literature on diversity and inclusion in accounting. Practically, it calls for firms, educators, and stakeholders to adopt inclusive technologies, and from a policy perspective, it highlights the importance of government support in promoting equal opportunities. The study addresses this issue in Malaysia, offering fresh insights for a more inclusive accounting profession. It addresses the research gap in inclusivity and highlights how technology can foster a more equitable professional environment
Breaking Barriers: Unleashing Workplace Culture to Empower Women and Combat Discrimination
Get PDFWomen's discrimination in the workplace refers to the behavioral component or differential actions taken towards women. Women often face discrimination due to societal biases and stereotypes. People usually view women as possessing positive traits such as kindness, compassion, and thoughtfulness due to gender stereotypes. Conversely, many people perceive women as reliant, feeble, and overly sentimental, viewing these traits as weaknesses that make them incompatible with leadership roles. Women often miss out on promotions or leadership opportunities, even though they are equally or more qualified than their male counterparts. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between women's discrimination in the workplace and workplace culture. A sample of this study included 215 respondents from Malaysian government-linked companies. The data was analyzed using the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach. The findings reveal that workplace culture has a significant impact on women's discrimination in the workplace. Therefore, the implications of this study show that workplace culture is essential and has a direct influence on preventing workplace discrimination against women
The Gig Economy Revolution: Evaluating Income Streams and Economic Contributions in Malaysia
Get PDFThere has been scant research about the gig economy revolution in Malaysia. Evaluating the exponential growth of the Malaysian gig economy is difficult as there is a lack of dependable data on digital platform revenues. This study fills this gap by examining administrative data from the principal agency propelling Malaysia's digital economy. Between 2016 and 2021, the proliferation of gig workers and digital platforms markedly increased, offering stable incomes and augmenting Malaysia's economic revenue. Significantly, earnings from digital gig employment have surpassed conventional physical gig employment. The growth of local digital platforms during the pandemic of COVID-19 is driven by an increased demand for online services. Regulatory oversight is crucial for safeguarding gig workers and ensuring fair income distribution within this sector
Analyzing Non-Muslim Characteristics Buying Halal Products in Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Get PDFThis study investigates the factors influencing non-Muslim consumers' intention to purchase halal products in Malaysia, focusing on halal awareness, halal certification, halal knowledge, and halal marketing. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected via surveys from 300 respondents at malls in Petaling Jaya and analyzed using SPSS version 29. The results reveal that halal certification and marketing strategies have a significant positive impact on purchase intention, while awareness and knowledge show moderate influences. These findings highlight the critical role of certification and targeted marketing in fostering non-Muslim consumer confidence in halal products. The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on halal consumer behavior and offers practical insights for marketers and policymakers aiming to expand the halal market beyond the Muslim community