410 research outputs found
Green behavior and sustainable consumption: a gratifying conclusion of environmental movement
No full textEarth is currently facing severe degradation, from global warming, ozone layer depletion, and large scale pollution among other causalities. Majority of these depredating forces have been traced back to exploitive human behaviors (UNEP, 2012). However, the environmental movement which was developed to protect the environment against such exploitive human actions, demands a change in our behavior towards the environment. The increasing awareness brought upon consumers by this movement, on the effect of our behavior on the environment, (Jackson 2005) which supports the adoption of environment friendly behavior. The concern over environmental degradation as a movement, first started in the United States of America (U.S.A), Europe, and then Asia. In United States of America, the movement appeared for the first time during the 1960s and 1970s, partially after experiencing the drawbacks from use of modern technology, and the first oil crisis (Grunert and Juhl, 1995). During the twentieth century, several environmental groups made attempts to create awareness among public on environmental conservation. For instance, Rachel Carson’s bestseller book entitled “Silent Spring” focused on the hazardous effects of application of DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) and other human activities on the ecosystem and the environment (Carson, 1962). The author attempted to explain how each and every human activity had a direct or indirect effect on the food chain, its ecosystem, and ultimately the environment. The observations made by Rachel Carson were supported by then President of the United States of America, President John F. Kennedy, who acknowledged the importance of her book and environmental movement for the nation and the world
Muslih b. `Abd al-Rahman al-Maraqî : Muslikh of Mranggen
No full textMUSLIH b. `ABD AL-RAHMAN AL-MARAQÎ
(KH. Muslikh of Mranggen)
[Indonesia; 1917-1981]
[Dictionnaire biographique des savants et grandes figures du
monde musulman périphérique, du XIXe siècle à nos jours, Fasc.
no 2. Paris: CNRS-EHESS, 1998, p. 23-24]
One of the most influential Javanese teachers of the tarîqa
Qâdiriyya wa Naqshbandiyya and the author of several popular
books concerning this Sufi order
The rise of the halal economy and the potential issues for research
No full textFrom a commercial perspective, the halal economy naturally encompasses all sectors affected by the Muslim population’s adherence to Islamic values lifestyle and business practices, which, ultimately, have an impact on the market. The potential of the halal economy is significant, as it touches the lives of Muslims, who make up about 23.4% of the world population; the combined population of which is growing at twice the rate of the global population. The rise of the halal economy is astonishing, as the potential consumers of the halal economy are not only limited to Muslims, but also extend to those outside the Islamic faith who share similar values. The value-based needs that are driving the halal economy sectors include the need for pure and healthy food, fair and ethical trade, environmentally friendly, modest clothing, family-friendly travel, and animal welfare. In her presentation, Azmawani will give a brief overview of the different halal economy sectors and a snapshot on the market size of key sectors. She will also address issues related to the rise of the halal economy around the globe and its global market potential. Through the discussion of key drivers, opportunities, and challenges of the halal economy, her presentation will also include some analysis on the publication trends and the potential research issues within the area of halal products and services
A study on organizational culture, performance, and technological adoption behaviours of Malaysian food-processing smes
No full textThe present study focuses on the technological adoption behaviour of Malaysian food-processing SMEs that have the intention to adopt advanced technology for their manufacturing operation, but yet to adopt it. In particular, it investigates the relationship between organizational culture and firm performance as well as the relationship between firm performance and technological adoption behaviour. As these firms have yet to adopt advanced technology, the present study investigates their technological adoption behaviour in terms of perception on benefits and obstacles towards the technology adoption. Based on the data collected through a questionnaire survey, it was found that some organizational culture (specifically, group culture, and rationale culture) enhanced performance, while others did not. Meanwhile, performing firms are more favourable in terms of their technology adoption behaviour compared to the less-performing firms. Performing firms perceived more benefits and fewer obstacles related to knowledge and people compared to the less-performing firms. The study offers implications for both theory and practice
Comparison of Tooth Size Discrepancy of Three Main Ethnics in Malaysia with Bolton's Ratio
No full textThe objective of this study was to investigate the applicability of Bolton's ratios in orthodontic population of Malaysian main ethnics; Malay, Chinese and Indians. Ninety convenient samples consisting of 30 pre-orthodontic study casts from each ethnic that fits the inclusion criteria were selected. The greatest mesiodistal widths of each tooth from six to six for overall ratio and three to three for anterior ratio were measured using a digital callipers linked to Hamilton Arch Tooth System software to the nearest 0.01mm. Means of the ratios were calculated using Bolton analysis. One sample t-test statistic analysis was carried out to compare the means with Bolton values of anterior ratio and overall ratio and one-way ANOVA was used to analyze comparison between ethnic groups of the anterior ratio and the overall ratio with the level of statistical significance set at p < 0.05. However, there were no significant differences when comparing Bolton values with Chinese and Indian anterior and overall ratios. The Bolton standards could be applied to Malaysian Chinese, Indians and Malay's female. Subsequently, a specific standard should be used for the Malays orthodontic population.Article URL : http://www.ukm.my/jsm/pdf_files/SM-PDF-41-2-2012/17%20Aida%20Nur%20Ashikin.pd
Employee perception of CSR activities, job attachment and organizational commitment
No full textThe idea that a business has duties toward society and its stakeholders is widely acknowledged and has increased dramatically in the recent years. This study examined the mediation effect of job attachment on the relationship between employee perception on corporate social responsibility CSR activities and organisational commitment. Data were obtained through survey questionnaires from a sample of 143 firms operating in Malaysia. The results indicated significant relationships between perception of CSR and job attachment, and between job attachment and organisational commitments. However, this study found no mediation effect of job attachment on the relationships between perception of CSR activities and organisational commitment. This indicates that CSR activities can directly affect both job attachment and relate to individual feelings toward the job and organisational commitment, which relate to feelings towards the organization. These results suggest that CSR activities make a powerful contribution to intangible organizational benefits. The study offers implications for both theory and practice
Three tiers of sustainability measurement in the grocery retail industry
No full textThe global trend on sustainability has pushed firms to incorporate corporate sustainability into their business operations. This has led to extensive research on sustainability indicators and its application by consultancy firms, organizations, and academicians. However, the primal focus on such studies have always been industries of developed economics with dominating modern formats. This leaves behind the fragmented industries of developing and underdeveloped economies. With globalization and trade policies, such emerging economies are now turning towards sustainability implementation for universal acceptance and sustainable development. It is now imperative for the sustainability researchers to focus on such economies, with their fragmented markets. This chapter gives a summarized view on corporate sustainability and its measurement, highlighting its prevailing limitations for applicability in the fragmented grocery retail industry. Furthermore, the need for a simplified and interpretive evaluation system, for measurement of sustainability across retail formats is discussed. Henceforth, the chapter introduces the Three Tiers Sustainability Ranking System as a possible alternative for sustainability measurement in firms. The Three Tiers Ranking System could be considered as a solution to the wide spread dilemma of sustainability measurement, and performance evaluation based on implementation of practices by the formats. The applicability of the Three Tiers Ranking System, based on similar research paradigms has also been provided for comparative evaluation of the system. This could be the necessary impetus for governments, consultancy firms, and academicians to turn their focus towards sustainable development of fragmented industries
Norhaz Bina Sdn Bhd / Muhammad Naqiuddin Abd Rahman
No full textIndustrial training refers to expose students to the real-life experiences of being an engineer and to get them involved in Civil Engineering projects. Norhaz Bina Sdn. Bhd. (NBSB) is chosen because it is an offer construction services which their scope of works are related with the syllabus of Civil Engineering course.
I have been exposed to site surrounding since they placed me at their site construction for me to experience the life as a site engineer and familiarize with the site and learnt how engineer is responsible to ensure the progression of the project. At site, I have been taught by Mr Hamizan who is a contractor, on how to carried out inspection before any decision being make to avoid any problem occur.
A request of inspection form is a form where it is used when inspection of work is being carried out. This form is a detail of the inspection including works to be inspected,
location, description of work and further action. I had learnt how to inspect work that have been done by the site engineer when he conducts any inspection of works and observed what action and method to be used to overcome the problem. A request of information form is a form that will be sent to respective person such as architect and consultant to get detailed information regarding any issue.
During industrial training, the author is responsible to check and update the progression work of structural and architectural work mainly. The author had been taught on
how to inspect the defect after the area had been cast and given a task to prepare a report regarding her findings about the defects including the pictures taken
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