PENGARUH PENGALAMAN PRAKTIK KERJA INDUSTRI DAN LOCUS OF CONTROL TERHADAP KESIAPAN KERJA SISWA KELAS XII SMK NEGERI 1 SURAKARTA

The purpose of this research are to verify and to analyze: 1) the influence of industrial practical work experience for job readiness of students of SMK NEGERI 1 Surakarta year 2012/2013, 2) The influence of locus of control for job readiness of students of SMK Negeri 1 Surakarta year 2012/2013, and 3) The influence of industrial practical work experience and locus of control for job readiness of students of SMK Negeri 1 Surakarta year 2012/2013. This research is descriptive quantitative research with hypothesis testing. This research is located in SMK Negeri 1 Surakarta. The populations of this research were students of XII classes which are 299 students. The samplestaken were 80 students using proportional random sampling technique. The data collection techniques were questionnaire and documentation method. The validations of data were using validity and reliability testing. The data analysis techniques used to test the hypothesis were correlation and multiple regression analysis. The result of this research indicate that the first and second hypothesis test yield Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted because the value of rcalculation for X1 =0.538 and X2 = 0.270 is larger than rtable = 0,220.whereas, the third hypothesis test was using regression analysis with two predictor obtain the value of correlation coefficient R2 equal to 0.31 or 31% with regression equation Ŷ = 13,094 + 0,572X1 + 0,459X2. For the value of f calculation = 17,364 > ftable = 3.44 at the 5% of significant level. The amount of the relative contribution and effective contribution to X1 toward Y equal to 86,88% and 27%, while X2 toward Y equal to 13,12% and 4,06%. The conclusions of this research are: 1) there is a significant effect of industrial practical work experience for job readiness of students of SMK NEGERI 1 Surakarta year 2012/2013, 2) there is a significant effect of locus of control for job readiness of students of SMK NEGERI 1 Surakarta year 2012/2013, and 3) there is a significant effect of industrial practical work experience and locus of control for job readiness of students of SMK Negeri 1 Surakarta year 2012/2013. Keywords: Industrial work practices, locus of control, job readines

Preferred Leadership Traits by Employees : A case study in Telecommunication Organization

Leaders affect employees’ performance in the organization by their leadership style, which is dependent to the degree of favor by their followers. It is vital for the organization to identify the most effective leadership styles which will boost performance in the organization. This research studied the type of leadership trait most preferred in the telecommunication sector. This qualitative study used the Full Range Leadership Model to identify and suggest the preferred traits of a leader. The sampling method used was purposive. Interview guides were used as the research tool. A total of six (6) informants were interviewed. The results showed transformational leadership style is the most preferred by all the informants as the employees found that the traits of the transformational leader bring more positive impacts on their work performance

Work -Nonwork Boundary Management Preferences and Well - Being Among Nurses : Family-Supportive Supervisor Behavior as a Moderator

The issue of managing the balance between the context of work and life among nurses is an evident fact in Malaysia, which potentially was due to the job nature of nurses and one’s own personal commitments. Boundary management is a method in which people use to address their work-life balance condition leading to better wellbeing. Furthermore, family supportive supervisor behavior pose to be a moderator in which helps to support nurses in successfully manging their boundaries. Deriving from the intention to obtain a more concrete finding on whether supportive supervisor behaviour can help nurses attain better boundary management, the aim of the study focuses on examining the moderating effect of family-supportive supervisor behavior on the relationship between work-nonwork boundary management preferences and well-being among nurses. Questionnaires were administered to registered nurses in a private hospital in Kuching, Sarawak with 67 responses collected and the data was being analysed using IBM SPSS 25. Results revealed there is no significant relationship between work-nonwork boundary preferences and well-being. Family-supportive supervisor behavior was positively related to well-being among nurses. The result revealed that family-supportive supervisor behavior moderates the relationship between work-nonwork boundary management preferences and well-being among nurses. Based on our findings, family-supportive supervision is a plausible boundary condition for the relationship between work-nonwork boundary preferences and well-being. This study suggests that, family-supportive supervision is a trainable resource that organizations should facilitate to improve employee well-being in healthcare settings

The Relationship Between Working Environment and Employee Performance

A positive working environment is vital in ensuring employee productivity to avoid unnecessary stress to the employees thus affecting their work performances. There are several working environment factors that contributed towards job satisfaction. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between the working environment and employee performance based on five dimensions of the working environment. The quantitative survey design was utilized in this study and data were collected by using questionnaires. The respondents of this study were administrators from different departments in a local municipality located in Kuching. The data were analysed by using Pearson’s Correlation Analysis to measure the relationship between the variables. The finding shows there is a significant relationship between the working environment and employee performance. Support from supervisor was found to be the dominant variables in ensuring a positive working environment

Sustainable Development Concept Awareness Among Students In Higher Education

As higher education is given a primary role as knowledge producer, it serves as a powerful means to help create a more sustainable future which involves educating students on the necessity of sustainable development. The purpose of this case study was to survey the students’ awareness, attitudes and actions in regard to sustainable development. The study was conducted in one of the public universities in Malaysia located in Kota Samarahan. Questionnaire used was developed based on learning objectives provided by UNESCO. A total of 79.2% (N=507) of students from the same programme participated in the study. Results indicated that 40.7% (N=239) students have insufficient knowledge on sustainable development. Using ANOVA test, it was found that there are significant differences between students’ year of study and their sustainability awareness, attitudes, and actions. Further findings revealed that the final year students have the highest level of sustainability awareness (M=3.918, SD=.517), attitudes (M=4.349, SD=.514) and actions (M=4.365, SD=.538) as compared to Year 1 and 2. Improvising the current higher education curriculum is required to effectively equip the students with the knowledge a

Work - Nonwork Boundary Management Preferences and Well - Being Among Nurses: Family-Supportive Supervisor Behavior as a Moderator

The issue of managing the balance between the context of work and life among nurses is an evident fact in Malaysia, which potentially was due to the job nature of nurses and one’s own personal commitments. Boundary management is a method in which people use to address their work-life balance condition leading to better wellbeing. Furthermore, family supportive supervisor behavior pose to be a moderator in which helps to support nurses in successfully manging their boundaries. Deriving from the intention to obtain a more concrete finding on whether a supportive supervisor behaviour can help nurses attain better boundary management, the aim of the study focuses on examining the moderating effect of family-supportive supervisor behavior on the relationship between work-nonwork boundary management preferences and well-being among nurses. Questionnaires were administered to registered nurses in a private hospital in Kuching, Sarawak with 67 responses collected and the data was being analysed using IBM SPSS version 25. Results revealed there is no significant relationship between work-nonwork boundary preferences and well-being. Family-supportive supervisor behavior was positively related to well-being among nurses. The result revealed that family-supportive supervisor behavior moderates the relationship between work-nonwork boundary management preferences and well-being among nurses. Based on our findings, family-supportive supervision is a plausible boundary condition for the relationship between work-nonwork boundary preferences and well-being. This study suggests that, family-supportive supervision is a trainable resource that organizations should facilitate to improve employee well-being in healthcare settings

Mortality from gastrointestinal congenital anomalies at 264 hospitals in 74 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries: a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study

Summary Background Congenital anomalies are the fifth leading cause of mortality in children younger than 5 years globally. Many gastrointestinal congenital anomalies are fatal without timely access to neonatal surgical care, but few studies have been done on these conditions in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). We compared outcomes of the seven most common gastrointestinal congenital anomalies in low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries globally, and identified factors associated with mortality. Methods We did a multicentre, international prospective cohort study of patients younger than 16 years, presenting to hospital for the first time with oesophageal atresia, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, intestinal atresia, gastroschisis, exomphalos, anorectal malformation, and Hirschsprung’s disease. Recruitment was of consecutive patients for a minimum of 1 month between October, 2018, and April, 2019. We collected data on patient demographics, clinical status, interventions, and outcomes using the REDCap platform. Patients were followed up for 30 days after primary intervention, or 30 days after admission if they did not receive an intervention. The primary outcome was all-cause, in-hospital mortality for all conditions combined and each condition individually, stratified by country income status. We did a complete case analysis. Findings We included 3849 patients with 3975 study conditions (560 with oesophageal atresia, 448 with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, 681 with intestinal atresia, 453 with gastroschisis, 325 with exomphalos, 991 with anorectal malformation, and 517 with Hirschsprung’s disease) from 264 hospitals (89 in high-income countries, 166 in middleincome countries, and nine in low-income countries) in 74 countries. Of the 3849 patients, 2231 (58·0%) were male. Median gestational age at birth was 38 weeks (IQR 36–39) and median bodyweight at presentation was 2·8 kg (2·3–3·3). Mortality among all patients was 37 (39·8%) of 93 in low-income countries, 583 (20·4%) of 2860 in middle-income countries, and 50 (5·6%) of 896 in high-income countries (p<0·0001 between all country income groups). Gastroschisis had the greatest difference in mortality between country income strata (nine [90·0%] of ten in lowincome countries, 97 [31·9%] of 304 in middle-income countries, and two [1·4%] of 139 in high-income countries; p≤0·0001 between all country income groups). Factors significantly associated with higher mortality for all patients combined included country income status (low-income vs high-income countries, risk ratio 2·78 [95% CI 1·88–4·11], p<0·0001; middle-income vs high-income countries, 2·11 [1·59–2·79], p<0·0001), sepsis at presentation (1·20 [1·04–1·40], p=0·016), higher American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score at primary intervention (ASA 4–5 vs ASA 1–2, 1·82 [1·40–2·35], p<0·0001; ASA 3 vs ASA 1–2, 1·58, [1·30–1·92], p<0·0001]), surgical safety checklist not used (1·39 [1·02–1·90], p=0·035), and ventilation or parenteral nutrition unavailable when needed (ventilation 1·96, [1·41–2·71], p=0·0001; parenteral nutrition 1·35, [1·05–1·74], p=0·018). Administration of parenteral nutrition (0·61, [0·47–0·79], p=0·0002) and use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (0·65 [0·50–0·86], p=0·0024) or percutaneous central line (0·69 [0·48–1·00], p=0·049) were associated with lower mortality. Interpretation Unacceptable differences in mortality exist for gastrointestinal congenital anomalies between lowincome, middle-income, and high-income countries. Improving access to quality neonatal surgical care in LMICs will be vital to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 of ending preventable deaths in neonates and children younger than 5 years by 2030

Decision-Making Processes Used by Malaysian Managers of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises When Deciding Their Participation in Government Sponsored Training Programs

This study identified the decision processes used by managers from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in training programs funded by governments in Malaysia. Evidence has found that small and medium-sized businesses are vital to the economic growth of a country, and government-provided training programs may help foster organizational efficiency. Research has, however, revealed that SME participation is relatively low. Until now, there has been little research about how SME managers make decisions about how to send their workers to government-sponsored training programs, which could theoretically benefit the company. The study used the methods outlined by Willig (2013) for interpretative phenomenological analysis. Eight participants contributed to the study. Data collection was carried out in two stages. The first phase involved an in-depth, semi-structured interview of individuals. Phase two involved a group discussion. The group session included four SME executives. Added to the data were field notes from the author and reflective journal. Data were analyzed using the guidelines outlined in the IPA method adopted by Willig (2013). The findings revealed two major categories of the decision-making processes made by SME managers with two subcategories each. The first category is procedural strategies. The subcategories are collecting of information and processing of information. The second category is emotion orientation of SME managers when making decisions. The first subcategory is protecting the family business. The second subcategory is the use of gut feelings. Based on these findings, the study has addressed policy consequences, recommendations and limitations

Relationship between Safety Climate Factors and Safety Performance among the Workers in Cold Storage Industries

This study aims to determine the relationship between the safety climate factors (positive workforce safety attitude, acceptance of safety rules and regulation and reasonable production schedule) towards safety performance among workers who work under the cold storage company at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. A survey methodology was used in this study. This research involves the utilization of questionnaire which was administered among one-hundred and fifty workers. The relationship between the safety climate factors (Positive workforce safety attitude, acceptance of safety rules and regulation and reasonable production schedule) were analyzed using the Pearson’s Correlation analysis test. The results of this study revealed that there is a significant relationship between (positive workforce safety attitude and acceptance of safety rules and regulation) and safety performance. Meanwhile, result showed that there is no significant relationship between reasonable production schedule and safety performance. Hence, this study hoped to raise the awareness of organization about the importance of safety climate in the workplace