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Enhancing the Quality of Social Housing Projects: A Case Study of Ho Chi Minh City
Get PDFThe pressing issue of housing scarcity, particularly for those with limited incomes, remains a critical concern in developing countries, including Vietnam. As populations
surge, especially in major cities serving as economic hubs, and living costs skyrocket, affordable housing becomes increasingly elusive for low-income individuals. Social
housing emerges as a crucial tool for nations, designed to support their disadvantaged citizens, thereby stabilizing demographics, maintaining social order, and fostering
economic growth. While social housing projects have been implemented in various regions, their effectiveness in addressing social welfare concerns remains questionable. Numerous areas are left vacant, failing to meet the populace's demands. Moreover, social housing, being a governmental policy tool, is significantly influenced
by national policies and specific country characteristics. Understanding the impact of various factors on the quality of social housing projects aids experts and policymakers
in formulating precise development policies, enhancing the efficiency of social housing projects. Hence, this study aims to explore and provide empirical evidence on how investment costs, customer-oriented pricing, and building codes influence project management and, subsequently, the quality of social housing projects in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, regulated by government policies. Surveying 416 respondents and employing Smart-PLS3 software, the results indicate that investment costs, customer-
oriented pricing, and building codes indeed affect project management and,consequently, the quality of social housing projects in the city. Furthermore, the findings reveal the previously unexplored mediating role of project management in the research model. Consequently, the thesis proposes relevant recommendations, forging a crucial connection between theoretical insights and practical policy implications
Study on the impact of crude oil price and macroeconomic factors on the stock prices of firms: The case of Malaysia for the period 1999-2019
Get PDFThis Research covers a study on the impact of crude oil price and macroeconomic
factors on the prices of stocks of companies traded on Malaysia’s stock market.
Because oil price in recent times have frequently fluctuated over a wide range, it is in
the interest of stock market investors and observers to comprehend if and how oil price
changes affect firm stock values, particularly when oil price rises. The New Theory of
the Firm postulates that profit maximization is the key objective of a firm, and that the
present value of a firm is derived from the future profits expected from the firm’s
business operation. Thus, notable changes in oil price (as an element in business
operation) are expected to result in counteractive decisions by the firm to maximize
profit and stock value. Concurrently, because the firm operates in the context of
economic conditions of a nation, value of the firm is also expected to be influenced by
macroeconomic factors. The study investigates the relationship between the stock
prices of twenty firms with crude oil price and macroeconomic factors over the 1999-
2019 period. Findings from the research show that oil price had significant negative
link with the stock prices of 15 percent the firms and significant positive relation with
25 percent of the firms, and no significant effect on 60 percent of the cases. Such varied
effects are explainable in the context of profit-maximization behaviour by firms as the
increased cost of the oil can be shifted to the oil users in various degrees. As such, the
firm–level demand conditions for their products are important. Similarly, the national
GDP (as the main macroeconomic factor) had mixed results due to its varied impact on
economic growth and business outlook
Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Information Technology Governance and Performance in Higher of Educational Institutions in Indonesia
Get PDFInformation Technology (IT) is a very important aspect for higher education institutions (HEI) in both teachings, research, and administration. The managers of those intuitions are more and more aware achieve the business goals set. Universities as business organizations use information technology as a tool to achieve organizational goals. Effective information technology (IT) governance is essential for a university to achieve the objectives of information technology performance in an organization. To implement information technology (IT) governance effectively, a set of IT governance mechanisms is needed to influence the effectiveness of information technology governance and the effectiveness of governance in improving IT performance. This research examines how the mechanisms of information technology governance (ITG) influence the performance of Information Technology (IT) and the effectiveness of IT Governance (ITG) as an intervening variable in Higher Education Institution (HEI). Quantitative research methods are used to analyze data. The structured questionnaire was distributed to respondents in all regions of Indonesia who understood the field of IT Governance in Higher universities whose reliability and validity were confirmed. Structural equation modeling (SEM) using Smart PLS software, version 3, is used to present data. SEM path analysis shows an estimate of the relationship of the main constructs in the data. The results obtained from this research show the positive relationship between structure and relational mechanism to the effectiveness of IT Governance, Relational mechanism also has a significant influence on IT Performance. It is also observed that the effectiveness of IT Governance has become a significant supporter of IT performance. The effectiveness of IT Governance needs to maintain and monitor also implementation to increase a positive IT performance. The Effectiveness of IT governance significantly acts as an Intervening variable for the relationship between structure mechanism and IT Performance, but the process and relational do not affect intervening variables. Propose future this study Information Technology Governance (ITG) needs more detail especially focus on public universities or private universities. So the result will be compared to both cases of them or divided with the cluster for the level of accreditation
Character Education Based on the Application of the National Education Philosophy to the Formation of Leadership among Students
Get PDFThe field of education is also undergoing a transformation in a more advanced and systematic direction. To achieve the goal of quality education, the teaching and learning process must be balanced and effective. The philosophy of education is one of the approaches to create an excellent human civilization and is able to educate students to be systematic and superior. Through philosophy, a student is able to organize his way of thinking and build a civilization using creative and critical thinking. A person's way of thinking and acting can be a motivation to do something. If thinking skills do not have a specific guide, a society will develop without a clear role and function, which contributes to waste from the point of view of the use of human capital. With Philosophy, one can find the truth, analyze, think to plan a solution and build a character that will play a role as the leader of Malaysia's transformation. The use of philosophy as a tool to purify the culture of thought in life through art and methods of thinking and human concepts. This study aims to identify the effect or impact of the implementation of the National Education Philosophy on character building among students in Malaysia. Thus, this study aims to examine the extent to which the National Education Philosophy is able to have an impact on thinking skills and building superior character. In order to achieve this goal, the method used is a literature review by examining and analyzing various articles that are relevant to the context of education in Malaysia. The data were analyzed to produce a great human character development model based on the application of the National Education Philosophy. As a result of this study, it is hoped that students will be able to see the scientific disciplines as a comprehensive idea of knowledge and linked to each other so that they are able to become students with high thinking, good character and able to solve society's problems as well as build the personality and character of excellent students
Business Plans From New Venture Perspectives: Enlightening or Destroying
No full textThe dynamic, competitive and complex business environment nowadays demanded for entrepreneurs or new players in business venturing to create extra ordinary sustainable competitive advantages in order to achieve the business stated objectives, missions and vision simultaneously excel in the market. One of the well-known recipes and tools to achieve these dreams is through a well written and excellent business plan. Business planning is known as one of the business management tools used to achieve those stated venture’s dreams (objectives, missions and vision simultaneously excel in the market). Consequently, a business venture should prepare a convincing and promising business plan to attract investors. It is known that, investors are willing to invest or will be more prepared to invest in a business venture when they believe that the business planning is realistic and profitable based on their forecast and prediction of the business viability. When
business plan is prepared based on correct information and data, investors will have confidence in the market, product or service of the business. The accuracy of a business plan will reflect the management’s ability, experience and history in running the business. Undeniable, many new ventures failed due to the failure of entrepreneurs to prepare an excellent business plan. Nevertheless, what it takes to develop a good business plan? Therefore, this paper will critically discuss the various aspects in the recipe of making a business plan an excellent document for new venture entrepreneurs. Careful analyses of twenty-one articles with different themes pertaining to business plan and its relationship to the success or failure of any new ventures yields some insights on issues prevalent in the matter. This paper may be useful for any new venture entrepreneurs as a guide for them as tools to clearly understand the concepts of business plans, the characteristics of an excellent
business plan, the importance of business plans as well as the recipes to success which relating to the development of excellent business venture
The Measurement and Evaluation of Information System Success Based on Organizational Hierarchical Culture
No full textIn this study, the adoption of the Delone & McLean information system success model and its adaptation using the organizational hierarchy culture theory is used to explore the state of information system success and examine
the factors that suggest success. This research was conducted at universities in Banten Province, which currently rely on information systems in many ways, especially those related to university management. By measuring the evaluation of the success of information systems and the hierarchical culture in organizations using a model that the researcher built according to the
integration of 2 models. The results the measurement of the success of information systems were obtained from distributing questionnaires, there were still 85 (63%) respondents, and 84 (61.3%) were satisfied with the
performance of the information system success model. The least squares structural equation modeling analysis (PLS-SEM) was then applied due to the sample size. The previous stage consisted of evaluating the reflective measurement model in evaluating the reliability of internal consistency using Composite Reliability, Reliability indicators, Convergent Validity and Discriminant Validity, finally it was concluded that the success of information system by hierarchical culture integration model in the organization on could be passed on the more complex research terms,
especially using samples, and different questionnaires
Developing Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge/Skills of Lifelong Learners from Basic to Advance Learning: Exemplars, Challenges and Future Direction
Get PDFDeveloping conceptual and procedural knowledge or skills of learners is ‘part and parcel’ of the roles of educators involved in teaching science and social science subjects. This article aims to espouse numerous educational reforms implemented locally, regionally, and internationally during the past decades, with exemplars and challenges elaborated. The mixed-method approach is selected as a research framework that includes the collection of qualitative data (mainly from documentary analysis, interviews, observation, and open-ended responses) and quantitative data (mainly from survey questionnaires). This article reports mainly qualitative findings that are summarised from mixedmodes of analysis on data collected through systematic review and ‘multiple-case design’, including ‘cross-case and within-case analysis’ on how conceptual and procedural knowledge and skills of learners could be enhanced through the implementation of various technology-integrated project based programmes incorporating various effective strategies anchored on hybrid approaches in replacement of traditional methods. Case exemplars are illustrated with how these programmes serve as platforms for basic education and foundation courses from basic to advanced learning among
lifelong learners. The analysis of a local programme to promote Year 4 students’ (N = 33) primary science learning using the 5E constructivist model revealed that students were mentally engaged in learning science concepts, interacting with new experiences, and able to correct misconceptions with enhanced conceptual and procedural knowledge and skills on the taught topics ‘Scientific Skills, Life Processes of Humans, and Properties of Materials’ as reflected in their increased mean scores of
science achievement analysed statistically. The implementation of the ‘Learning Science and Mathematics Together’ (LeSMaT) student-centered regional learning programme that provided a guide for expected project output is also illustrated with an exemplar of how learners’ conceptual and procedural knowledge and skills in ‘environmental education’ were enhanced through the preparation of the project required for this program. The analysis of social science learning involving building
foundation knowledge in economics through an international research-based internship programme revealed that students’ conceptual and procedural knowledge and skills in ‘economics’were enhanced with the input on research methodology and the need to produce a report, which tied in with theories and the experience of their placements in various business settings that provided real-life experience
related to economic issues faced during the pandemic. In the end, the significance and implications of the study are discussed with ideas for how to move forward
Measuring the Effectiveness of Zakat Disbursement at Amil Zakat Institution Dewan Da’wah Utilizing Zakat Core Principle Approach
Get PDFZakat accumulation inside Indonesia has shown significant growth, with an average of 25.71% in the previous five years (2015-2019). Zakat collection contributions came from Baznas, Baznas Province, Baznas Regency/City, including Amil Zakat Entity (LAZ), with the most significant contribution of LAZ reaching 56.79%. The LAZ Dewan Da’wah is one LAZ contributing to realising the zakat governance objectives. This study desires to measure the effectiveness of allocating Zakat, Infaq/Alms, and other religious, social funds at LAZ Dewan Da’wah. The effectiveness’ level was measured utilising the zakat core principle model in the
allocation to collection ratio (ACR) directions. The research object used the LAZ Dewan Da’wah financial statements from 2015 to 2019. The results presentation, the allocation effectiveness at LAZ Dewan Da’wah for 2015-2019 reached 92% in the High-Effective type with an ACR value of ≥ 90 per cent. It displays that the LAZ Dewan Da’wah is on track. Thus, LAZ Dewan Da’wah has contributed to achieving the national zakat governance goals, namely, increasing zakat’s benefits to realise the welfare of mustahiq, including poverty alleviation
Development of Effective Operations Strategies for Organizational Excellence Performance: A Study of Textile and Clothing Sectors in Pakistan
Get PDFIn highly competitive and focused global environment, the textile manufacturing organizations need to improve, redesign and streamline the operations functions areas to improve the organizational performance. However, this study constructed a conceptual model to synchronize the organizational functional areas and developed the effective operations strategies of Pakistan Textile and Clothing Sectors. This conceptual model divided into four components wherein first two components focus on strategic management how to drive strategic planning and second two components deal with operations management how to manage operations functions effectively. As well, this conceptual model recommended three outcomes (benefits) such as; (i) effective process design for continuous improvement, (ii) efficient product design for customer satisfaction and fulfill demands, (iii) managing operations for operations excellence performance. This study designed a quantitative researcher design methodology following Lewis Saunders and Thornhill Research Framework, called "Onion Research" (Saunders et al., 2016). For this purpose, the researcher first conducted semi-structures interviews from 50 textile managers and applied grounded theory directed at themes (factors) identification and arranged using NVivo Pro 12 (data management). This study also developed closed-ended questionnaires and distributed to textile managers in calculated require sample size 274 in targeted population (≈ 700) to collect numerical (quantitative) data using survey approach. Besides, factor analysis (FA) is used to reduce the large number of variables to a small number of factors applied exploratory factor analysis (EFA). In addition, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is used to measure and analyze the casual relationships between observed and latent variables to interpret the structural models to be a good fit with model fit indices
Mediating Role of Trust Between Authentic Leadership and Employee Engagement in Hotel Industry in Malaysia
Get PDFThis purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between authentic leadership and employee engagement, as well as, to examine the mediating role of trust in leaders in the context of Malaysian hotel industry. This study deployed a quantitative research design. Questionnaire survey among 199 employees attached to the Malaysian hotels from Malaysia was carried out to test the hypotheses of this study. Data were collected from four- and five-star hotels in Malaysia. Collected data were analysed by utilising SPSS version 20.0 and SmartPLS-SEM approach. The result revealed a direct and indirect significant influence of authentic leadership on employee engagement, and a direct and significant influence of authentic leadership on trust in leaders. Additionally, it was found that the relationship between authentic leadership and employee engagement was partially mediated by trust in leaders. This study indicates that in the hotel industry, authentic leadership have a substantial influence on employee engagement, highlighting the importance of good trust relationship in the workplace. The top management is encouraged to train and develop managers and supervisors to practice authentic leadership as it is being found to be effective in boosting employee engagement. Implications and limitations were also addressed. Suggestions for future research were included