Info Usahawan: Usahawan Pemacu Ekonomi Mapan Edisi 10 Jun-Dis 2017 / Noorazlina Ahmad (Ed.)

Keusahawanan sosial merupakan satu sub-disiplin dalam bidang keusahawanan yang semakin popular kerana kemampuannya dalam menyumbang kepada aspirasi sosial tanpa mengira pulangan hasil keuntungan. Kini, ramai usahawan berusaha untuk mewujudkan lebih banyak model keusahawanan sosial yang mampu memberi impak positif berterusan kepada masyarakat. Kebiasaannya keusahawanan sosial memberi fokus kepada menyelesaikan masalah-masalah yang kurang mendapat perhatian oleh sektor awam mahupun swasta dan menjadikan mereka yang dipinggirkan ini sebagai kumpulan sasar yang perlu dibantu

Info Usahawan: Usahawan Pemacu Ekonomi Mapan Edisi 11 Januari - Jun 2018/ Noorazlina Ahmad (Ed.)

Keusahawanan sosial merupakan satu sub-disiplin dalam bidang keusahawanan yang semakin popular kerana kemampuannya dalam menyumbang kepada aspirasi sosial tanpa mengira pulangan hasil keuntungan. Kini, ramai usahawan berusaha untuk mewujudkan lebih banyak model keusahawanan sosial yang mampu memberi impak positif berterusan kepada masyarakat. Kebiasaannya keusahawanan sosial memberi fokus kepada menyelesaikan masalah-masalah yang kurang mendapat perhatian oleh sektor awam mahupun swasta dan menjadikan mereka yang dipinggirkan ini sebagai kumpulan sasar yang perlu dibantu

Info Usahawan: Usahawan Pemacu Ekonomi Mapan Edisi 12 Julai - Disember 2018/ Noorazlina Ahmad (Ed.)

Keusahawanan sosial merupakan satu sub-disiplin dalam bidang keusahawanan yang semakin popular kerana kemampuannya dalam menyumbang kepada aspirasi sosial tanpa mengira pulangan hasil keuntungan. Kini, ramai usahawan berusaha untuk mewujudkan lebih banyak model keusahawanan sosial yang mampu memberi impak positif berterusan kepada masyarakat. Kebiasaannya keusahawanan sosial memberi fokus kepada menyelesaikan masalah-masalah yang kurang mendapat perhatian oleh sektor awam mahupun swasta dan menjadikan mereka yang dipinggirkan ini sebagai kumpulan sasar yang perlu dibantu

Demand of Fertilizer in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

This study is attempt to examine the factors affecting demand of fertilizer in three selected least developed countries (LDCs); Myanmar, Lesotho and Tanzania by using Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method. The theory of demand function has been applied to the analysis and the model has been transformed to log form for estimation purposes. Several tests have been conducted to detect multicollinearity, autocorrelation and heteroscedasticity. The finding reveals that cereal yield is statistically significant for all countries while price is only statistically significant for Lesotho. It is expected more robust result could be evidenced using larger data set, adding more variables and using other proxies for the variables

Info Usahawan: Usahawan Pemacu Ekonomi Mapan Edisi 10 Jun-Dis 2017 / Noorazlina Ahmad (Ed.).

Keusahawanan sosial merupakan satu sub-disiplin dalam bidang keusahawanan yang semakin popular kerana kemampuannya dalam menyumbang kepada aspirasi sosial tanpa mengira pulangan hasil keuntungan. Kini, ramai usahawan berusaha untuk mewujudkan lebih banyak model keusahawanan sosial yang mampu memberi impak positif berterusan kepada masyarakat. Kebiasaannya keusahawanan sosial memberi fokus kepada menyelesaikan masalah-masalah yang kurang mendapat perhatian oleh sektor awam mahupun swasta dan menjadikan mereka yang dipinggirkan ini sebagai kumpulan sasar yang perlu dibantu

Effects of Machiavellianism on Ingratiation in Organizational Settings

Abstract: Influential behaviour has generally been shaped by personality. In organizational research, Machiavellianism has commonly been defined as the need to develop and defend one’s power and success. It is the utilisation of power to incite other people to act or believe in conformity with one’s own principle and a personality disposition that involves manipulative and deceptive intent. Whereas, ingratiation is an influence tactic to obtain favour from somebody by purposeful efforts. It is depicted as subordinates’ improper efforts within an organisation to enhance their interpersonal allure in the eyes of their superior. In other words, the subordinates are attempting to obtain the superior's approval with the aim of attaining favourable perquisites such as promotions and raises. Thus, such influence tactic is more often than not, a reflection of a personality trait found in Machiavellianism. On this premise, this paper elucidates the relationship between Machiavellianism and ingratiatory behaviours of subordinates in organisations. Key words: Machiavellianism; Ingratiation; Employees; Influence; Management Résumé: Les comportements influents ont généralement été façonnés par la personnalité. Dans les recherches organisationnelles, le machiavélisme a souvent été défini comme la nécessité de développer et de défendre le pouvoir et succès de quelqu’un. L'utilisation du pouvoir peut inciter d'autres personnes à agir ou à croire en conformité avec son propre principe et une disposition de personnalité qui implique l'intention manipulatrice et trompeuse. Alors que, la complaisance est une tactique d’influence pour obtenir la faveur de quelqu'un par des efforts constructifs. Elles sont considérées comme des efforts incorrects des subordonnés au sein d'une organisation pour améliorer leur allure interpersonnelles aux yeux de leur supérieur. En d'autres termes, les subordonnés tentent d'obtenir l'approbation du supérieur dans le but d'atteindre les avantages indirects favorables telles que la promotion et l’augmentation de salaire. Ainsi, ce genre de tactique d’influence est souvent un reflet d'un trait de personnalité trouvé dans le machiavélisme. Sur ce prémisse, ce document met en lumière la relation entre le machiavélisme et les comportements de complaisance des subordonnés dans les organisations. Mots clés: Machiavélisme; Complaisance; Employés; Influence; Gestio

A random effects model analysis of the factors contributing to food production worldwide

Food is the substance eaten or drunk to provide nutrition for the body. Among problems faced in the food production industry are climate changes, lack of land for cultivation, inadequate resources, expensive high technology and also natural disaster. The objective of the study is to find the relevant factors that contribute more to the food production index. The relevant quantitative variables chosen for this study are Livestock Production Index, Agricultural Machinery, Land under Cereal Production and Food Export. On the other hand, Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) membership and Tropical Climate have been used as the qualitative variables. Using Random Effects Model under Panel Data Analysis; the results indicate strong significant relationship of Livestock Production Index, Agricultural Machinery and Land under Cereal Production towards food production. It is to be concluded that most of the variables used in the study including time are significant in explaining the food production worldwide. For future studies more independent variables should be added such as employment in the agriculture sector, technology, fertilizer production, water sources, population rate and World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and regulations

Motivation Model for Employee Retention: Applicability to HRM Practices in Malaysian SME Sector

In the Vision 2020, Malaysian government aims at achieving a developed nation status by the year 2020. To realize the vision, the country needed the support and motivation from all Malaysians. Hence, human resource management (HRM) plays an important role for the said vision since it is a significant capital in the operation of an organization. For Malaysian entrepreneurial firms, it is crucial to retain their employees in order to achieve their ultimate goal i.e. maximizing profits. Such small, growthoriented firms are considered vulnerable to lose even one key employee because it may aggravate extensive consequences and, at the extreme, may imperil exertions to attain organizational objectives. Employee retention becomes a vital human capital objective for entrepreneurial companies which are seeking to grow and capture market share. Motivation is essential in leading the employees towards achieving organizational goals besides fostering the organizational commitment. Such organizational attachment and motivation has implications for whether an employee will opt for remaining with the organization or not. With HRM, the human resource (HR) model would regard humans as being inspired by an intricate collection of interconnected aspects, such as recognition, interpersonal relation, and desire for meaningful work. HR managers must endeavour to redesign the job to be more varied and decentralized in order to encourage sovereignty among employees. Therefore, motivation model is relevant to be employed in HRM practices for employee retention. This paper is primarily based on literature review. Extensive literature study is used to identify relevant information and references. This paper intends to elucidate one particular issue with regards to Malaysian SMEs which is employee retention and in more specifically, this study will aim to produce a model for employee retention conjoining it with organizational strategies, organizational culture and benefits factors. To attain this aim, the two-factor, or motivation-hygiene theory (Herzberg, 1968) was taken as the basic foundation.Key words: Motivation-hygiene; Vital human capital; Sovereignity; JEL Codes: C11, J1

Info Usahawan: Usahawan Pemacu Ekonomi Mapan Edisi 15 Januari - Mac 2020 / Noorazlina Ahmad (Ed.)

Keusahawanan sosial merupakan satu sub-disiplin dalam bidang keusahawanan yang semakin popular kerana kemampuannya dalam menyumbang kepada aspirasi sosial tanpa mengira pulangan hasil keuntungan. Kini, ramai usahawan berusaha untuk mewujudkan lebih banyak model keusahawanan sosial yang mampu memberi impak positif berterusan kepada masyarakat. Kebiasaannya keusahawanan sosial memberi fokus kepada menyelesaikan masalah-masalah yang kurang mendapat perhatian oleh sektor awam mahupun swasta dan menjadikan mereka yang dipinggirkan ini sebagai kumpulan sasar yang perlu dibantu

Mechanical properties and environmental stress cracking resistance of rubber toughened polyester/clay composite

Crosslinked polyester clay nanocomposites were prepared by dispersing originically modified montmorillonite in prepromoted polyester resin and subsequently crosslinked using methyl ethyl ketone peroxide catalyst at different clay concentration. Cure process and the mechanical properties of rubber toughened polyester clay composite have been studied. Rubber toughened thermoset polyester composite were prepared by adding 3 per hundred rubber (phr) of liquid natural rubber (LNR) was used in the mixing of producing this composite. Modification of polyester matrix was done due to the brittle problem of polyester composite. Addition of LNR will increase the toughness of composite and produce ductile polyester. Two types of composites were produced which is clay-lnr polyester composite and clay polyester composite. Addition of liquid natural rubber significantly increased the impact strength and flexural properties. Result shows that addition of 6% of clay-lnr composite give good properties on impact, strength and flexural. From the ESCR test, both composites showed good resistance to environmental