Role clarity, autonomy, work engagement and voluntary turnover intentions: the moderating role of personal circumstances

The main objective of this study was to examine the relationship between the role clarity, autonomy, work engagement, personal circumstances and voluntary turnover intentions. Data were collected from 322 employees of an Information and Communication technology industry in Malaysia. A partial least square structural equation modelling approach was used to analyze the data. The results showed a significant relationship was found between role clarity, autonomy and work engagement predict the voluntary turnover intentions, with personal circumstances moderating the relationship. The findings from the study will help to develop further theory and managerial understanding on issues relating to voluntary turnover intentions

A Review of the Business Management Capability and Adaptability among Malaysian Contractors in the SCORE Program

The selection of contractors for the project is one of the important tasks faced by the client such as developers and government agencies. To ensure that the client has selected a reliable contractor which has a good previous record, the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia has established one program named SCORE by assessing seven (7) scopes of assessment which are business performance, financial capability, technical capability, project management, procurement management, best practices, and management ability. Thus, this study was done to assess the level of capability and adaptability of Malaysian contractors in the business management aspect (Scope 1). This study adopted a mixed methodology involving quantitative through secondary data and qualitative research methods through interviews. The data collected for this study is through secondary data from CIDB’S database which cover from the year 2017 until 2021. Besides that, a series of interview sessions were done to find out further suggestions for the improvement of Malaysian contractors. The findings have shown that business performance among Malaysian contractors is one of the lowest scores as compared to other scopes. Thus, this study has proposed several suggestions to increase the performance of Malaysian contractors, especially in business performance such as holding awareness programs and coaching programs

Employee Retention in Pharmaceutical Companies in Malaysia

In today's global economy, more companies are going global, and employees are actively seeking better career opportunities and growth. This dynamic has made employee retention a significant focus for Human Resources Management. The main purpose of this study is to understand the factors that influence employee retention at pharmaceutical companies in Malaysia. The research objectives were to examine whether factors such as reward, career advancement, and manager engagement have a significant influence on employee retention in pharmaceutical companies in Malaysia. The population in this study is made up of employees of pharmaceutical companies in Malaysia. This research was conducted in a natural setting in a non-contrived manner using non-probability convenience sampling. Of the 400 surveys provided, 365 were answered by Malaysian pharmaceutical company employees, regardless of status. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were checked, and responses were collected and analyzed via SPSS software. The result suggests that rewards, career advancement, and manager engagement positively influence the retention of employees in pharmaceutical companies in Malaysia. For hypothesis testing, all independent variables show a significant relationship with employee retention

The Smart Organization Movement: A Review and Research Agenda for Digital Competencies

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the digital era, organizations are grappling with the imperative to cultivate and harness digital competencies among their workforce to remain competitive. The 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review (12MP MTR), under one of the 17 Big Bold Measures calls for strengthening sectors and industries with high growth and high value (HGHV). The call to focus on Global Business Services (GBS), identified as one of the strategic industries on the digital competencies of its future work talent is deemed imperative in producing a future agile workforce. The advent of emerging technologies and the increasing interdependence of various industries on digital platforms necessitate a future workforce that embodies agility in adapting to change. This problem statement delves into the pressing issues surrounding digital competencies and the imperative for a future workforce model characterized by agility. Hence, the main objective of this study is to explore a Digital Competency Model for the Malaysian future agile workforce. Academics and practitioners could also refer to this study to enhance their knowledge of digital competencies and workforce agility using a smart organization perspective

E-Learning on Teaching and Learning: The Role of Accessibility, Behavior and Knowledge

E-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

The Preferences of Student’s Learning Method Based on Course, Gender and Age: Visual, Audio, Reading & Kinesthetic (VARK)

Different students have different preferences for learning methods. Some of the students might prefer visual or audio reading or kinesthetic learning. It is believed that the student’s preferences of learning methods might help the students understand more about the subject and hence contribute to their academic performance. Therefore, this study investigates whether the students’ preferences for learning methods are influenced by the courses they registered for and the gender, and age of the students. A sample of 341 students from different backgrounds was selected in this study comprised of students from the Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Accountancy, Faculty of Graphic Design, and Faculty of Nursing in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Puncak Alam. The findings show that course and gender play an important role in student’s preferences for learning methods while age is not the significant variable. There is a very high positive correlation between courses and preferences of learning methods, while age and gender have a high positive correlation toward preferences of learning methods. This study might help educators in tailoring their lectures to the students’ preferences of learning methods, thus contributing to the academic performance of the students

The Relationship of Succession Planning, Career Attitude and Job Security with Turnover Intention at Private University in Malaysia

Employee turnover has long been acknowledged as a silent threat to any organization. The turnover phenomenon has been a highly pressing concern for private universities’ faculties. Despite the attentiveness and responsiveness of high rates of turnover around the globe, research on the area of turnover or turnover intention, as well as succession planning, career attitude and job security is limited. Past studies have not assessed the scale and nature of the association between these three variables. Thus, this study aims to explore the relationship between succession planning, career attitude and job security toward turnover intention. The study specifically focused on a private university in Malaysia and data was gathered through 148 questionnaire surveys. The conceptual framework developed consisted of dimensions of succession planning, career attitude, job security and turnover intention. A set of three hypotheses was developed that assessed whether there existed a positive or negative relationship between these three variables. For data analysis, the study utilized various numbers of statistical techniques such as exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and cross-case analysis. The study results indicated that the research model developed was a good predictor of turnover intention and provided general support for all three hypotheses. The study also found that there was a positive relationship between succession planning, career attitude, and job security toward turnover intention. The empirical relationships between variables further proposed that it would be favorable and advantageous to the private university management to recuperate university turnover situations. Further discussions included the research contributions and implications

Convenience and risk factors affecting mobile banking adoption behavior: the mediating role of trust/ Sukjeet Sandhu ... [et al.]

In this digital age, major financial institutions have given mobile banking a huge amount of publicity and are promoting it aggressively. Previous research has revealed, however, that mobile banking use among young adults is still in its early stages and has yet to gain widespread acceptance. These youths do not have a strong knowledge of mobile banking and are apprehensive about its security. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the factors that affect mobile banking usage intention. We administered a survey to 363 university students and analyzed the collected data using statistical software. The research results show that perceived convenience and perceived risks have a significant impact on intention of mobile banking. In addition, customer trust plays a mediator in this linkage. The results of this study provide a scientific basis for the further development of mobile banking. Besides, the expansion of mobile banking business should strengthen technological innovation, enrich the range of functions of mobile banking, reduce the risks, and improve user experience. Banks and mobile operators should strengthen cooperation to build a safe mobile banking operating system platform, improve service quality, and provide customers with better financial business support

Psychological and Technology Factor Contribute to Social Media Addiction

In the present-day context of worldwide connectivity, social media has emerged as an integral component of many adolescents' everyday routines. However, the seemingly harmless practice of utilizing social networking platforms can swiftly transform into a significant dependency, leading to unfavorable consequences. Adolescents' excessive dependence on social media platforms has garnered significant attention from scholars and practitioners in the mental health field. Psychological and technological elements are recognized as contributing to social media addiction, which has detrimental consequences for adolescents. Hence, the primary objective of this study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the existing literature about the psychological and technological elements contributing to addiction to social media platforms. The discourse outcomes will illuminate the strategies employed to mitigate social media addiction by addressing the abovementioned factors. This conclusion has significant implications, as it will stimulate further discussion and prompt additional research reviews on the various elements contributing to social media addiction

Balancing Act: How Work-Life Balance, Workload, Role Conflict and Work Engagement Impact Job Performance in Financial Institutions

Achieving high levels of employee performance is a fundamental objective for organizations aiming to maintain competitiveness and operational excellence. To realize this goal, management must focus on monitoring and enhancing individual job performance. However, many organizations continue to face challenges in identifying which workplace factors most directly impact performance. This study addresses the gap by examining specific variables that influence job performance among employees in financial institutions by looking at the area of work-life balance, workload, role conflict, and work engagement on job performance among employees in financial institutions. Quantitative research design was used in this study, which involved the process of collecting the information via online survey questionnaires from 125 respondents. The findings reported that there were three variables that had a significant relationship towards job performance, which were work-life balance, role conflict, and work engagement. Only one variable was not significant, which was workload. It is very crucial for the management, specifically the HR team in the organization, to enhance employees' job performance to ensure employees are more productive in their daily duties as well as perform their jobs