Media Richness, Social Influences and Electronic Mail in the Workplace

Social constructivist perspectives propose that communication technology is not objective, rather, it is a joint product of technological features and social interaction. Based on the above-mentioned perspectives, this study was designed to answer several research questions. The questions were (1) do people from the eastern culture perceive e-mail richness rating the same as the western people do; (2) is it true that co-workers, supervisors and medium expertise factors do contribute in the e-mail use and usefulness assessments of their peers; and (3) to what extent those factors influence individual's use and assessments of e-mail. The general objective of this study is to yield an empirical assessments of co-workers' and supervisors' influence on media assessments and use behaviour. The hypotheses presented were drawn based on the shared premises of three major streams of structuration perspectives, namely Structuration, symbolic interaction extension to Media Richness Theory, and Social Influence. The population of the study consisted of academic and non-academic staffs in UPM. Five faculties and one institute were randomly selected, and the Computer Centre provided 353 names of individual e-mail users of these faculties and institute. Self-administered questionnaires were sent to the all 353 users, but only 218 were usable. This study used survey method to collect data. Self-administered questionnaires were personally sent and collected by enumerators. All data were gathered and coded using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 7.5). The statistical analyses used include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson's correlation and, single and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that (1) media richness perception showed significance difference between eastern and western culture, (2) keyboard skills was significant antecedent to e-mail richness perception, and (3) social influences from co-workers and supervisors contributed significantly towards e-mail use and usefulness assessments of their peers. As a conclusion, it is very important to consider both technological features and social interaction in planning, implementing and maintaining the use of communication technology in organization

Perspectives Of Cimb And Tnb In Developing And Managing Of Corporate Identity

Kajian identitI korporat telah dibincangkan secara meluas oleh penyelidik, terutamanya dari bidang komunikasi korporat, pemasaran, dan pengurusan strategik. Ianya merupakan satu bidang yang kompleks dimana pengurus perlu menimbangkan setiap aspek yang menyumbang kepada pemahaman identiti korporat dalam organisasi. Dengan mengambil kira sifat konteks tafsiran identiti korporat dan pengurusan, menggambarkan identiti korporat dekat dengan persekitaran operasi, dan pemikiran pengurusan adalah penting. Kajian membangunkan dan menguruskan identiti korporat dari persepsi pengurusan di Asia, khususnya di Malaysia adalah terhad. Oleh itu kajian ini cuba untuk mengisi jurang dan memperkayakan data pada pemahaman unsur identiti korporat di Malaysia. Kami memilih organisasi di Malaysia kerana syarikat berkaitan kerajaan memainkan peranan penting dalam pembangunan ekonomi, terutama di negaranegara membangun. Walau bagaimanapun, pengalaman banyak negara menunjukkan bahawa GLC biasanya kurang cekap daripada bukan GLC seperti yang diukur oleh prestasi ekonomi mereka. The study of corporate identity is a complex whereby managers have to consider the contextual nature of corporate identity interpretation and management, describing corporate identity close to the operating environment, and to the thinking of people in management. The study of corporate identity elements from the perception of management in Asia, particularly in Malaysia is limited. Therefore this study tries to fill the gap and enrich the data on the understanding of corporate identity elements in Malaysia. We choose to study government link in Malaysia because government linked company play an important role in economic development, and providing job opportunities. especially in developing nations. However, experience of many countries demonstrates that GLCs are usually less efficient than non-GLCs as measured by their economic performance

Strategising corporate identity for the perception of corporate image in the selected government-linked companies (GLCs) in Malaysia

A survey has been conducted to audit the corporate image of selected GLCs in Malaysia using corporate identity elements, where data were collected from a sample of middle managers.Correlation analysis was used to analyze the data.Results indicated that all studied elements of corporate identity components (corporate behavior, corporate communication, corporate design, corporate culture, corporate strategy, and corporate personality) have significant contribution towards corporate image.Thus, managers have to carefully strategize these elements in their internal branding initiatives to come out with excellent corporate image

The Relationships Between Technological Disruption, Role Stress, and Turnover Intention by Journalists During China’s Media Transition Period Mediated by Organizational Commitment

With the gradual development of Internet technology, it has caused a sense of low organizational commitment for journalists about their profession, whether they are working in television media, radio media, or newspapers. Most empirical studies on employee turnover intention aim to explore the impact of job satisfaction on turnover intention. There is a lack of literature on technical factors contributing to professional insecurity, especially in the context of journalists during the transformation and development of Chinese media. This study examined the association between individual factor constructs (role stress) and organizational commitment to provide more information on the technical, individual, organizational factors and how these three factors affect the turnover intention of journalists in the stage of media transformation and development in China. The results show that there is a negative correlation between career value orientation and turnover intention, and career motivation value orientation, career ideal value orientation and career choice behavior value orientation have an impact on turnover intention

Determinant Factors to Intention of Halal Certification in Indonesia

Purpose:  The purpose of this study is tho exemine the influence of the knowledge of MSMEs owners about halal and religious certification on the intention to obtain halal certification which is mediated by the attitude of MSME owners.   Theoretical framework: The relationship between the knowledge of MSMEs owners about halal certification and religiosity to obtain halal certification can be mediated by the Theory of Planned Behavior. This theory focuses on the behavior of MSME owners to obtain halal certification. This is influenced by the knowledge of UKM owners about halal certification, religiosity, and the attitude of MSME owners in East Java.   Design/Methodology/Approach:  The research used a quantitative approach with a sample of 140 MSME owners in East Java, Indonesia. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).   Findings: The results showed that the knowledge of MSME owners about halal certification and religiosity influenced the intention to obtain halal certification. The attitude of MSME owners in East Java can mediate the relationship between MSME owners' knowledge of halal certification and religiosity to obtain halal certification.   Research, practical & social implications: This study aims to encourage the intention of MSME owners to obtain halal certification by using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) approach. According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, East Java UMKM owners will follow halal certification because of their mindset which is shown by their desire for it.   Originality/Value: Examine the role of the attitude of the MSME owner in mediating the relationship between the knowledge of the MSME owner about halal certification and religiosity on the intention to get halal certification by implementing the Theory of Planned Behavior

Mode of entry strategy on SMEs internationalization in East Java: a review of literature

This study review the internationalization of SMEs in East Java from a literature and empirical perspective with the aim of providing in-depth knowledge based on the existing literature and supported by empirical data generated from previous research. This study uses content analysis of current theories and models coupled with empirical analysis of the internationalization studies of SMEs that have been carried out. There are several theories and models, such as the internalization theory, the eclectic paradigm, the Upsala model, the network perspective that connects the internationalization strategy of SMEs in East Java, and several modes of entry for internationalization. The theory is based on the basic resource-based view and network theory. Documented evidence shows that the internationalization strategy of SMEs in East Java still has many obstacles and challenges. Theoretically, the internationalization strategy related to the mode of entry leads to networking. Empirical data supports that the strategy mostly carried out by SMEs in East Java is networking independently. The results of this study are expected to contribute ideas for policymakers, in this case, the government, to play a more active role with long-term strategies for the success of the internationalization of SMEs in East Java

The Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Performance through Competence in Rattan Handicraft SMEs

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation to performance with competence as mediation. This quantitative study was conducted at Rattan Handicraft MSMEs in Gresik Regency, East Java, Indonesia. The sampling technique used census/full sampling with a sample of 82 MSME employees. The data analysis method uses Path analysis through several stages, including linearity assumption, measurement model test (outer model), structural model test (inner model), and hypothesis testing. The results of this study indicate an influence between entrepreneurial orientation and competence, the influence between entrepreneurial orientation on performance, and the influence between competence on performance, and competence can mediate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and performance. The practical contribution of this research is that it can Business development strategies as well as manpower development in MSMEs. The implications of this research can bring a deeper understanding of the dynamics involved in achieving performance excellence in the context of business and development strategies that can increase the success of MSMEs in achieving goals

Assessing the Relevance of Spirituality and Corporate Social Responsibility in A Family Business: A Scooping Review

Previous literature review studies have explored the implementation of social responsibility in family companies, while literature reviews that focus explicitly on the spirituality of family business in the implementation of social responsibility have not been found. The purpose of this scoping review is to map out studies that assess the spirituality of family business in the implementation of social responsibility. The scoping review of this study follows the five main stages outlined by Arkset and O'Malley (2005). The steps taken are (1) identifying research questions; (2) identify relevant studies; (3) selection of relevant studies; (4) mapping data; (5) Compile, summarize and report the results. The studies reviewed were selected from three electronic databases, namely: Emerald, Springer and Taylor & Francis within a period of 12 years from 2012-2021. The results of the scoping review show that most studies acknowledge that spirituality in family establishments is stronger. Social responsibility decisions and policies are considered as ethical decisions that involve the influence of religion and spirituality as the basis for decision making. The spiritual values that are built in family business can be the basis for the implementation of social responsibility that is oriented to the long-term goal of corporate sustainability. The theoretical implication of this research is to provide additional literature on CSR in family companies in terms of spirituality so that it can be a guide for future research. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Spirituality, Family Business, Scooping Revie

Factors of gratification contributing in continuance intention to watch movies on YouTube

YouTube has leveraged their native sharing properties and making all content digitally available to everyone under the Creative Commons license (ford.digitalsnippets.com, 2010).Thousands of movies have been uploaded to YouTube for free viewings and has affected broadcasting and cinema industry greatly (Brody, 2012).This paper is to share sets of predicted elements in YouTube said to be responsible in gratifying its multi-purposes viewers and instill continuance intentions to use the UGC for movie watching among Malaysians in Klang Valley.This was done by integrating the uses and gratification framework with several disconfirmations of motivations (content, social, process, and technology)

A REVIEW ON THE INDICATORS DISCLOSED IN SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING OF PUBLIC LISTED COMPANIES IN MALAYSIA

The paper provides the discussion on the indicators disclose in Sustainability Reporting among Public Listed Companies in Malaysia. Three key ideas which essential under the Sustainability field are studied which are economic performance, social performance and environmental performance. Organizations today is expected to be more responsible in managing their sustainability practices as stakeholders nowadays are very concern about organization roles in a society. Indicators disclosed in the economic, social and environmental aspect of sustainability show the quality of the organization’s sustainability reporting. An organization that actively reports their sustainability practices promote transparency and gain positive reputation from the stakeholders. Research in the field of Sustainability Reporting especially in Malaysia is still recognized as a new trend therefore more research is urged to fulfill the voids in this area.  Keywords: economic performance, environmental performance, Global Reporting Initiative, social performance, sustainability, sustainability reportin