An Investigation of The Relationship Between Organizational Trust and Loyalty in China's Largest Manufacturing Company

Trust is widely regarded as a potent factor in attaining favorable individual and collective results. Prior studies have commonly categorised trust in business organizations into three distinct dimensions: trust in the organization itself, trust in managers, and trust in colleagues. The primary outcome variables that determine organizational trust are employee job satisfaction, organizational commitment, positive organizational behaviour, and high performance levels. Employee trust can foster emotional loyalty, continuous loyalty, and moral loyalty. We contend that trust exerts a significant influence on employee satisfaction, thereby fostering employee loyalty. This study aimed to examine the correlation between organizational trust and employee loyalty by conducting an employee loyalty survey in a prominent Chinese home appliance company. The statistical analysis conducted using SPSS software validated the correlation between organizational trust and employee loyalty, highlighting the significance of organizational trust in fostering employee loyalty particularly in manufacturing industry

Kemahiran Digital: Analisis Tahap Kemudahgunaan dan Tahap Kebolehgunaan Guru Matematik Sekolah Kebangsaan

Kemahiran digital merupakan salah satu elemen penting dalam pengajaran guru di sekolah. Pengajaran guru yang menggunakan kemahiran digital yang baik akan dapat memberikan peluang dan ruang kepada murid untuk terlibat sama semasa pembelajaran. Oleh itu, kajian ini adalah bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti tahap kemahiran digital guru matematik semasa pengajaran di sekolah kebangsaan dalam daerah Sepang, Selangor melalui faktor kemudahgunaan dan kebolehgunaan. Kajian ini menggunakan reka bentuk tinjauan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Seramai 133 orang guru matematik telah dipilih melalui pensampelan rawak mudah untuk menjawab instrumen soal selidik. Data kajian ini telah dikumpulkan dan dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan menggunakan perisian Statistical Package for The Social Science (SPSS) versi 27. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa tahap kemudahgunaan kemahiran digital berada pada tahap tinggi (min = 3.426, SP = 0.416), manakala tahap kebolehgunaan kemahiran digital pula berada pada tahap sederhana tinggi (min = 3.300, SP = 0.485). Implikasi kajian ini boleh dilihat kepada murid, guru matematik seterusnya Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia apabila sesi pengajaran dan pembelajaran di dalam kelas menjadi lebih bermakna

Unravelling The Nexus: Social Environment and Peer Influence in Drug Abuse in Lawas, Sarawak

The rising issue of drug abuse in Sarawak, demands urgent attention as the problem shows no signs of abating. The primary goal of this research is to investigate the most influential factor that contributes to the rise in drug abuse in Lawas and how it affects the selected individual social awareness. By delving into this dynamic, the study aims to enhance the comprehension of the issue and, consequently, develop more effective strategies to mitigate its consequences. The research employed qualitative methodology, with in-depth interviews as the primary data collection method. Six participants participated in the in-depth interviews and each referred to using pseudonyms. Participants 1 and 2 are presently enrolled in rehabilitation programs facilitated by the National Anti-Drug Agency (NADA/AADK) division in Limbang. Participants 3, 4, and 5 were selected from the families, relatives, and friends of former addicts. Participant 6 plays a pivotal role as an officer responsible for drug enforcement in Lawas. The study employed social learning theory to gain a comprehensive perspective on the subject matter. The data analysis revealed that the social environment functions as the macro factor, while susceptibility to peer influence serves as the micro factor in drug abuse cases in Lawas and there is a relationship between the factor and the selected individual social awareness. The findings from this research hold immense relevance for a wide spectrum of stakeholders, with a particular emphasis on community and societal development, in addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by drug abuse issues in Lawas, Sarawak

Digital Frontiers and Traditional Boundaries: The Transformation of Genre Studies from 1995 to 2023

This article focuses on conducting genre analysis on research articles from the core collection of Web of Science database, specifically from the years 1995 to 2023. The research utilizes advanced scientific tools, i.e., CiteSpace, to analyze the distribution of academic journals and the theme evolution. These figures methodically examine the internal relationship and progression of the research content in genre analysis. This paper utilizes bibliometrics and scientific knowledge mapping. Through a thorough examination of the numerical data, the following conclusions were derived: a) analysis of academic journals counts the distribution of the top 10 journals in the field of genre analysis; b) theme evolution analysis reflects the theme evolution of genre analysis, indicating that keywords change with time. According to the results, the researcher concludes that genre analysis has evolved in Web of Science Core Collection and elaborates the factors affecting the evolution of genre analysis. The present study holds relevance in offering valuable insights to scholars within the domain of Genre Analysis

Penggunaan Bahan Digital dalam Pentaksiran Sejarah Sekolah Rendah Berdasarkan Opsyen Guru

Pentaksiran merupakan salah satu proses yang penting untuk memastikan murid mencapai objektif pembelajaran. Perkembangan teknologi pada masa kini telah membawa pembaharuan dalam sistem pentaksiran termasuklah menggunakan bahan digital untuk mentaksir pencapaian murid. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti tahap penggunaan bahan digital dalam pentaksiran mata pelajaran Sejarah di sekolah rendah. Selain itu, kajian ini juga bertujuan untuk membandingkan amalan pentaksiran digital dalam kalangan guru opsyen dengan bukan opsyen Sejarah. Kajian ini berbentuk kajian tinjauan dengan menggunakan borang soal selidik sebagai instrumen kajian. Responden kajian terdiri daripada 118 orang guru Sejarah sekolah rendah di daerah Bangsar-Pudu. Hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap pengetahuan guru Sejarah tentang pentaksiran menggunakan bahan digital adalah sederhana tinggi. Tahap penggunaan bahan digital dalam pentaksiran mata pelajaran Sejarah juga sederhana tinggi. Selain itu, tidak terdapat perbezaan amalan pentaksiran digital dalam kalangan guru opsyen dengan bukan opsyen Sejarah. Kajian ini dapat memberi gambaran kepada Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia bagi merancang strategi dan menyediakan fasiliti untuk menggalakkan guru menggunakan bahan digital dalam pentaksiran

Unpacking the Realities of Digital Leadership Among School Leaders: A Quantitative Study

In the age of globalization, technology has emerged as a pervasive force reshaping various sectors, including education and organizational management. However, despite its transformative potential, the effective implementation of digital leadership remains a challenge. This study aims to investigate the current level of digital leadership among school leaders in Perak. A quantitative approach was used with an adapted questionnaire. A total of 97 primary teachers were selected randomly and involved in this study. The findings revealed that the overall level of digital leadership among school leaders is high, indicating great potential for integrating digital technology into teaching methods and administrative processes. This suggests the importance of investing in developing digital leadership skills among school leaders to encourage ongoing innovation in education. It also highlights the need for further exploration of digital leadership strategies for school leaders. In conclusion, this study offers practical insights for improving teaching practices and organizational management in the digital era, aiming to drive positive change and innovation in Perak's schools

Accountant in The Eye of Accounting Graduates: Fallacy vs Reality

Common stereotypes of the accounting profession as dull, monotonous and revolved around spreadsheets are somewhat misleading. Accountants are often mistaken as profit-seekers and are socially awkward. These misconceptions may create unfavourable impression towards the profession and at the same time diminish the interest to be one particularly, by accounting graduates. They might believe these as true as it has been culturally ingrained in the society for a long time. Accounting graduates expect to be accounting practitioners once they graduated. Hence, they might create their own preconceptions of the profession based on the years spent learning and obtaining knowledge in the accounting field. Employers may insist on hiring an ideal accounting graduates as to help the business grow and expand further. Hence, this study aims to review the literature on the perception of accounting graduates on their idea and opinion about the accounting profession. At the same time, analysis of literature that look deeper at the expectation set by employers before hiring accounting graduates is also included. This study is beneficial to help accounting graduates gain insights into the reality of the profession and understand the expectation being set to be an excellent accountant in the industry

Lexical Bundle Patterns in Malaysian Educational Texts: A Corpus-Based Analysis of English Language Textbooks

In the era of digital learning, understanding the linguistic input in educational materials is vital for language acquisition. Lexical bundles, or recurring word sequences, significantly contribute to developing fluency and coherence, especially in academic contexts. This study examines the presence and types of lexical bundles in Malaysian Form 4 and Form 5 KBSM English textbooks, analyzing their frequency and functions. Using a mixed-method design with a corpus-based approach, data were collected from textbook reading passages and analyzed with AntConc 3.4.3 software. The study aims to assess whether these textbooks provide sufficient linguistic input to enhance students' English proficiency in academic contexts. The findings show a limited presence of lexical bundles, with 29 different 3-word bundles appearing 203 times in total. Four-word bundles were not found in the corpus. The bundles were categorized into three functional types based on Biber et al.'s (2004) taxonomy; stance expressions (55.2%), referential expressions (44.8%), and discourse organizers which were absent. This gap suggests a shortfall in the textbooks' ability to guide students in creating coherent and well-structured texts. The study emphasizes the need for more comprehensive inclusion of lexical bundles in textbooks to better support language acquisition and academic proficiency. It recommends that future textbooks incorporate a broader range of lexical bundles to better equip students for advanced language uses. This research contributes to discussions on the effectiveness of educational materials in second language learning and highlights the importance of targeted linguistic input

Sikap Murid Sebagai Mediator Terhadap Hubungan antara Keterlibatan Ibu Bapa dan Pencapaian Matematik

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan sama ada Sikap Murid Terhadap Matematik dan Keterlibatan Ibu Bapa adalah faktor yang mempengaruhi pencapaian matematik di Mukah. Selain itu, kajian ini juga menguji sama ada Sikap Murid Terhadap Matematik merupakan mediator terhadap hubungan antara keterlibatan ibu bapa dan pencapaian matematik. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah tinjauan yang melibatkan 633 orang murid sekolah menengah Tingkatan Dua di Mukah dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan kaedah CB-SEM. Hasil analisis SEM-AMOS mendapati keterlibatan ibu bapa dan sikap terhadap matematik merupakan peramal yang signifikan dan berada pada tahap rendah (β = .31, P < .001) dan sederhana (β = .63, p < .001) terhadap Pencapaian Matematik. Selain itu, prosedur Bootstrapping mendapati Sikap terhadap matematik merupakan mediator separa dalam hubungan antara keterlibatan ibu bapa dan pencapaian matematik dengan kesan tidak langsung yang signifikan (β = .33, p < .001) dan kesan langsung yang signifikan (β = .31, p < .001). Kesimpulannya, Keterlibatan ibu bapa dan sikap terhadap matematik merupakan faktor yang mempengaruhi pencapaian matematik di daerah Mukah, Sarawak. Hasil kajian membawa implikasi bahawa keterlibatan ibu bapa dapat meningkatkan pencapaian matematik secara berkesan melalui sikap murid terhadap Matematik

Mengukur Tahap Kesediaan Perkongsian Pengetahuan Pekerja

Perkongsian pengetahuan dalam organisasi bergantung sepenuhnya kepada penglibatan pekerja. Tanpa kesediaan pekerja untuk terlibat dalam perkongsian pengetahuan, pengetahuan yang dimiliki akan hilang apabila pekerja meninggalkan organisasi. Pekerja tidak mempunyai kesediaan dalam aktiviti perkongsian pengetahuan apabila tidak mempunyai keinginan dan niat untuk berkongsi pengetahuan. Antara masalah utama pekerja enggan berkongsi pengetahuan adalah mereka tidak berupaya menjana pengetahuan baharu yang dapat dikongsi bersama, tidak mempunyai motivasi, kurang yakin dengan kemampuan dan pengetahuan yang dimiliki, tiada kepercayaan dan tiada kepuasan bekerja. Berdasarkan kepada permasalahan ini, kajian ini mengenal pasti lima elemen perkongsian pengetahuan iaitu kemahiran berbentuk-T, motivasi, efikasi diri, kepercayaan dan kepuasan kerja untuk memahami tahap kesediaan pekerja untuk berkongsi pengetahuan. Lima elemen ini diguna untuk mengukur tahap kesediaan pekerja berkongsi pengetahahun dengan menggunakan kaedah pengukuran Aydin dan Tasci (2005). Di samping itu, kajian ini juga mengkaji hubungan antara lima elemen perkongsian pengetahuan pekerja dengan tahap kesediaan perkongsian pengetahuan. Kaedah kuantitatif dan borang soal selidik diguna sebagai instrumen kajian manakala Jabatan Hal Ehwal Kesatuan Sekerja (JHEKS) telah dipilih sebagai domain kajian. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap kesediaan perkongsian pengetahuan kakitangan di JHEKS berada pada tahap bersedia dan memerlukan sedikit penambahbaikan. Kajian ini mempunyai nilai yang signifikan bagi organisasi yang ingin mengamalkan perkongsian pengetahuan dan mengenal pasti kesediaan pekerja untuk terlibat dalam amalan ini. Malahan, cadangan penambahbaikan turut disertakan sekiranya organisasi tidak mencapai tahap kesediaan yang baik dalam amalan ini. Dalam bidang penyelidikan, kajian ini mampu menjadi input dalam bidang perkongsian pengetahuan berdasarkan kepada aspek pekerja