Factors Associated With Occupational Commitment of Secondary School Teachers in Kuala Lumpur

This research was an attempt to study factors associated with the occupational commitment of secondary school teachers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The research design was a descriptive correlational study and the data were collected using questionnaires. The study followed a survey method which used a stratified sampling technique to select 510 teachers. A response rate of 83 .23% (433) was considered to be valid. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data of the study. The research findings showed that teachers' levels of affective, continuance, normative and overall occupational commitment were moderate. Female teachers indicated higher affective, normative and overall occupational commitment than did males. Malay teachers indicated higher affective and overall occupational commitment than did teachers from Chinese, Indian and other ethnic groups. Both non-graduate teachers and teachers with a Bachelor's degree showed higher affective, continuance, nonnative and overall occupational commitment than did teachers with a Master' s degree. Years of experience in a current school had a significant correlation with continuance occupational commitment; whereas number of children had a significant correlation with overall occupational commitment. furthermore, the findings showed that supportive principal behaviour, engaged teacher behaviour, frustrated teacher behaviour, affective organizational commitment, continuance organizational commitment, normative organizational commitment, role conflict, intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation have significant correlations with affective, continuance, nonnative and overall occupational commitment. Role ambiguity has a significant correlation with affective, normative and overall occupational commitment. Intimate teacher behaviour has a significant correlation with only affective occupational commitment

Headmasters/headmistress' roles in facilitating learning organization in selected primary schools in Malaysia

The purpose of this study was to examine headmasters’ and headmistresses’ roles in facilitating learning organization and their perceptions of transformational leadership in primary schools. The study also examined the relationship between the headmasters’ and headmistresses’ perceptions of transformational leadership and their roles in facilitating learning organization. A survey method was used to collect data from 41 headmasters and headmistresses who were pursuing Bachelor degree programme in Educational Management. Organizational learning questionnaire developed by Silins, Zarins and Mulford (2002) was used to measure the roles of headmasters and headmistresses in facilitating learning organization, while transformational leadership questionnaire developed by Leithwood and Jantzi (1996, 1997) was used to assess leadership. Means and Pearson product correlations were used to analyze the data. Major results of this study showed that headmasters and headmistresses have high perceptions of learning organization and transformation leadership. Overall, transformational leadership indicated high and significant correlation with overall learning organization. Each dimension of transformational leadership indicated high and significant correlation with overall learning organization. Further, almost all dimensions of leadership showed significant correlations with dimensions of learning organization

Headmasters' and headmistresses roles in facilitating learning organization in selected primary schools in Malaysia : a preliminary study

The purpose of this study was to examine headmasters' and headmistresses' roles in facilitating learning organization and their perceptions of transformational leadership in primary schools. The study also examined the relationship between the headmasters'and headmistresses' perceptions of transformational leadership and their roles in facilitating learning organization. A survey method was used to collect data from all headmasters and headmistresses who were pursuing a Bachelor degree in Educational Management. An organizational learning questionnaire developed by Silins, Zarins and Mulford (2002) was modified and used to measure the roles of headmasters and headmistresses in.facilitating learning organization, while a transformational leadership questionnaire developed by Leithwood and Jantzi (1996, 1997) was modified and used to assess leadership. Means and Pearson product correlations were used to analyze the data. Major results of this study showed that headmasters and headmistresses have high perceptions of learning organization and transformation leadership. Overall, transformational leadership indicated high and significant correlations with overall learning organizations. Each dimension of transformational leadership indicated high and significant correlations with overall learning organizations' Furthermore, almost at dimensions of leadership showed significant correlations with dimensions of learning organization

Fallujah's Position on the May 1941 Movement (Documentary Study)

The outbreak of World War II in September 1939 had a negative impact not only on the European continent, but also most of the countries of Asia and Africa. Iraq was affected because of its political and economic association with the British government, which was one of the parties involved in that war. The Iraqi and British governments had signed a treaty concerning their political, economic and military relationship on 30 June 1930. It came into force after the end of the mandate and the entry of Iraq League of Nations in 1932, but that the treaty was only a new framework for the continuation of the British occupation. The situation was exacerbated when the military became the helm of the government after the 1936 coup led by Bakr Sidqi, which caused much anxiety within the British government and the strained relations between it and the Iraqi government despite the British recognition of the coup government. These tensions became more evident when World War II broke out. At this point, the British government demanded that Iraq abide by the provisions of the 1930 Treaty by declaring war on Germany. However, the Iraqi government. In addition to the severing of diplomatic relations, the tension between the British and Iraqi governments were intensified by Italy’s entry into the war with Germany. Iraq refused to sever its diplomatic relations with Germany, but allowed the Italian government to open an embassy in Baghdad, which Britain considered an act of hostility. Military operations between the Iraqi and British armies continued throughout May 1941, known to the historical sources as ‘the movement of Mayes’ or ‘the revolt of Rashid Ali Kilani’ or ‘the Iraq war the British second’. The Dulaim brigade and nearby villages were involved in the greatest share of those clashes, which left material and human destruction on the people of the judiciary in particular, and the Dulaim brigade and Iraq in general. This ended with the occupation of Fallujah by British forces on the 19th of May 1941. It is useful to consider the position of Falluja in the context of the military battles that took place between the Iraqi and British armies during this period. The study is divided into four subjects .the first subject was titled as ”the British- Iraqi treaties until 1930”. It deals with most important provisions of the treaty, which became controversial. The second subject was ”Falluja and preliminaries of May’s Movement” clarifies the British government’s request, under the terms of the 1930 treaty, that Iraq declare war on the Axis countries headed by Germany. This request was rejected by the Iraqi government. In particular, this segment considers events after Rashid Ali al-Kilani became prime minister and the anti-British military leaders took control of Iraq, as well as the military and political preparations taken by the Iraqi and British governments throughout April 1941. This study also explores their impact on the situation in the Fallujah district, which forms the third segment, titled “Fallujah and the Second Iraqi- British War”. This section explores the most important battles occuring in the lands of Fallujah district, and the role of the people of the judiciary in supporting The Iraqi army against the British forces, which prompted the latter to take revenge on them after occupying the center of killing and sabotage on the nineteenth of May 1941, Atanih than the recent push to revenge them after the occupation of the district center of death and destruction on the 19th of May 1941, and the steps that were taken after a full occupation of the land district of Fallujah until the entry of British troops to Baghdad on the fifth of June of the same year. Keywords: Fallujah, Documentary, Movement, May, Positio

Assessing the effects of Human Resource Training on the Performance of Ministry of Education and Vocational Training in Zanzibar.

This study assessed the effects of Human Resource Training on the performance of Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) in Zanzibar. Specifically, the study focused on the investigating Human Resource Training strategies adopted by the MoEVT in enhancing employees’ performance, examining the roles of employees’ training on the performance of academic institutions and identifying the challenges facing MoEVT institutions in the implementation of HRT strategies in Zanzibar. The study employed cross sectional survey design and adopted qualitative and quantitative research approach. The study used probability sampling particularly purposive sampling. The sample size was 90 respondents which consisted of teachers and head teachers of secondary schools, MoEVT officials and National Teacher Resource Centre staffs who were employees of MoEVT institutions. The study involved in-depth interview and questionnaires whereby descriptive research design was used for quantitative data analysis and content analysis was used for qualitative data. The findings of the study revealed that employees have been equipped using different training strategies as a way to adopt required competence in enhancing the performance of public organizations. The findings indicated that HRT has positive role to the sustainability of organization specifically building competence, creativity, job morale and commitment of the employees. Meantime, findings revealed that HRT programs are not free from challenges including poor budget and follow up which lead to under efficiency of many delivered in service programs. It was recommended that HRT should be supported with adequate fund resource, clear policy, appropriate time allocation and effective follow-up. Keywords: Human Resource Training, Learning Strategies, Performance of Organizatio

Effects of motivational packages on Employee performance at the ministry of state president’s office constitution, legal affairs, and good governance.

The research aimed to investigate how motivational packages impact employee performance in the Ministry of State President's Office for Constitution, Legal Affairs, and Good Governance in Zanzibar. It was guided by four main objectives: assessing the influence of job flexibility, examining the impact of monetary incentives, evaluating the effect of additional training opportunities, and gauging the significance of favorable working conditions on employee performance within this ministry. The study employed a positivist research philosophy, utilizing a quantitative approach and a descriptive research design. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from a sample of 171 respondents who were systematically and stratified sampled from a total population of 300 employees working in various departments of the ministry. Structured questionnaires and the analysis involved employing descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. The study's findings demonstrated that all four independent variables—flexible job design, monetary incentives, additional training opportunities, and working conditions—were positively and significantly associated with employee performance. The study recommends that the ministry should customize job roles and responsibilities to align with individual employees' strengths, skills, and preferences whenever possible. Secondly, it advises that incentive programs should be directly linked to the achievement of the organization's objectives. Thirdly, the ministry is encouraged to maintain a strong commitment to investing in ongoing training and development initiatives. Lastly, it is recommended that the ministry ensures a workplace environment that adheres to high safety and health standards. Keywords: Motivational Packages, Job Flexibility, Training Opportunities, Working Conditions, Employee Performance

PERSEPSI PELAJAR DALAM KEMAHIRAN PSIKOMOTOR PEMASANGAN KIT MODEL KERETA MENGGUNAKAN CD INTERKATIF

The Learning of living skills in schools becoming more challenging nowadays. It triggers competition as the world approaching globalism in this 21st century. The modernisation of technology helps in overcoming the gap of difficulties and challenging that humans have to face. This study was conducted in order to determine the students' perception psychomotor skills installation kit car model with the usage of interactive CD. The sample of this study consists of 92 respondent of gender dissimilarity from different schools around Mersing. The questionare of 32 items is used as an instrument in this study. The pilot study was conducted at Sekolah Rendah Agama Bersepadu Mersing with the number of 30 respondents. The mean value of the result based on the item of interest is 4.60 and mean value of the attitude is 4.67 using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (Version 22.0) the perform data analysis. The analysis of data includes the mean score percentage and correlation. This study found the usage of an interactive CD in psychomotor skills model car kit installation is on the higher level. This result shows that the utilization of interactive CD is highly recommended to be implemented in schools since it is attractive useful and helpful in shaping the behaviour and attitude of the students in achieving a topic

Matumizi ya Lugha na Dhamira katika Tamthilia Teule za Mwandishi Emmanuel Mbogo

Utafiti huu umeshughulikia matumizi ya lugha katika Tamthiliya Teule za mwandishi Emmanuel Mbogo pamoja na dhamira zilizojitokeza ndani ya utumizi huo wa lugha. Uchambuzi ulijikita katika malengo mahususi mawili ambayo ni kuchambua matumizi ya lugha katika tamthiiya teule za Emmanuel mbogo na kubainisha namna matumizi ya lugha yalivyojenga dhamira katika tamthiliya teule za Emmanuel Mbogo. Katika kukusanya data mtafiti alitumia mbinu ya Upitiaji wa nyaraka, kompyuta, Usomaji wa makini, uchambuzi wa data zilizochambuliwa kwa kutumia maswali yaliyowasilishwa mwanzoni pamoja na mbinu ya kimaelezo katika kuchambua data. Uchambuzi umeonesha kwamba matumizi ya lugha na dhamira zilizomo ndani ya tamthiliya teule za Emmanuel Mbogo zimejenga umahiri wa mtunzi pamoja na kwenda sambamba na muktadha husika kupitia utomeaji wa maneno teule, ubunifu wa hali ya juu, kuikuza na kuiendeleza lugha ya Kiswahili. Dhamira zilizomo katika uchanganuzi wa data ni kuchanganua matumizi ya lugha yalivyotumika kisanii kwa kuisana lugha ya kiswahii na kufikisha ujumbe uliokusudiwa kwa hadhira. Vile vile, utafiti umeonesha kwamba mbinu za kisanaa zilizotumiwa na mtunzi kwenye matumizi ya lugha ni nyingi ikiwemo, matumizi ya lugha kwa ujumla, utumizi wa tamathali za usemi kama vile semi, misemo, methali, lugha ya picha, takriri, tanakali sauti, lugha ya ishara, tashbiha, tash-hisi, mdokezo na mubalagha. Mwishoni mwa utafiti kumetolewa mapendekezo kwa ajili ya tafiti zijazo (za baadae) kwa kupitia utanzu wa fasihi Andishi kwa matumizi ya lugha ili kulipata pengo ambalo kalikupatiwa ufumbuzi na kulitafutia ufumbuzi kwa upande mwengine wa kazi za tamthiliya ambazo ni miongoni mwa kazi za fasihi kupitia lugha kupitia vipengele vyengine vya lugha

Assessing the role of WEDTF in promoting women business growth in Zanzibar

Today one of the most compelling challenges facing our country is promoting women business entrepreneurs. The overall aim of this study is to assess the role of WEDTF in promoting women business growth in Zanzibar, a case study of Women Entrepreneurship Development Trust Fund (WEDTF), a microfinance institution in Zanzibar. The methodology of the study was a mixed approach involving both qualitative and quantitative approach in analysis. The application of semi-structured interview technique with WEDTF clients and interview guides with managers was a major means in collecting data that yields the results of this research. The results have been analyzed using matching pattern so as to compare information obtained from the case study with the theoretical framework to see whether it is the same as was predicted in the theoretical framework or not. Findings reveal that majority of women clients reported an increase in their incomes which is an indication of positive impact of WEDTF over women business. Keywords: Role of WEDF, Business growth, Zanziba