The importance of oral communications among UPM business students

In this short study, business students in Universiti Putra Malaysia were requested to respond to a set of questionnaires pertaining to their awareness of the importance of oral communication. Also, there were questions on their use of these skills when conveying messages and other information on how they acquired these skills. Results of the study show that business students in Universiti Putra Malaysia are aware of the importance of these skills and in fact, they use these skills when communicating. The study also revealed that they had acquired the skills from watching television, videos, real life speeches; communication books and, comments from friends

Keberkesanan Modul Perkembangan Kerjaya Bersepadu terhadap peningkatan motivasi pencapaian pelajar sekolah menengah di Negeri Sembilan

The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of the Integrated Career Development Module in increasing the achievement motivation amongst secondary school students in Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan. The research design used in this study was the true experimental, pre-test, post-test randomised control group design. The subjects of this study were 50 Form Four students who were divided into three groups using simple random sampling, matching procedure. The groups were an experimental group which was given the treatment using group procedures, another experimental group which was given the treatment using mass procedures and, lastly, the control group. The experimental groups were given the treatment using the the five-phase Integrated Career Development Module formulated by Sidek. All three groups were given the Mehrabian Achievement Scale before and after the treatment. The data collected were then analysed using the two-sample dependent t-test and the ANOVA. The results of this study showed that the Integrated Career Development was effective in increasing achievement motivation among the students. Pertaining to the research findings, several implications and recommendations are put forward

An application of the Sidek module development in rebt counseling intervention module design for orphans

This article introduces Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Self-Concept for Adolescents (REBT-SC-A). The main objective of this REBT-SC-A is to assist orphans in Malaysia to develop a positive and healthy self-concept. The Sidek Module Development Model (SMDM) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy theory are applied as a guideline in developing REBT- SC-A. A validation stage was carried out by five expert counselors, and Cronbach alpha .80 was obtained. A group of orphans from aged 13 to 17 years was piloted to check the module's reliability and the Cronbach alpha .93 was obtained. Implications of the study are discussed later in the article

Kepuasan bekerja di kalangan Pegawai Tadbir Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor

The purpose of this study was to identify the existence of correlation between job satisfaction aspects such as working environment, promotion, salary, supervision and colleagues with job satisfaction amongst UPM's Administration Officers. The subjects of this study who consisted of 55 Administration Officers, who worked with UPM until January 1998 were selected using simple random sampling. The instrument used in this study was the Job Descriptive Index (JDI) which was translated into Bahasa Melayu by Arinn Haji Zainal (1980) using back translation technique. The data obtained were then analysed using the descriptive statistic, simple regression and multiple regression at .05 level of significance. The results of the study revealed that there was a correlation between working environment, promotion, salary, supervision and colleagues with job satisfaction. The result also revealed that each of the aspects namely the working environment, promotion, salary, supervision and colleagues had a significant influence on job satisfaction. Based on the implications of the research findings, several recommendations were put forward

Profil personaliti pelajar-pelajar program matrikulasi Universiti Putra Malaysia

This descriptive study was conducted to determine the pattern of personality profile amongst the students of matriculation programs in Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor. This study also aimed to determine whether there were any differences in personality between male and female students according to specialization areas. The subjects of this study were 340 students who were selected using the stratified random sampling from a total of 1475 students of Science, Engineering, Medical, Accounting and TESL matriculation programs. The instrument used in this study was the Sidek Personality Inventory (IPS). The data obtained were then analysed using the descriptive statistic including the mean, standard deviation and frequency. The finding of this study was that each specialization area has shown the same personality pattern. The finding clearly indicated that some major traits of personality which were identified as the ideal personality for the student in higher education such as analytical, intellectual, and endurance traits were only at the medium level whereas for the dependent and self-critical traits, it was quite high. The finding also indicated that there were no significant differences in personality traits based on specialization area and gender of the students. Pertaining to the research findings, several implications and recommendations were put forward

Rancang kerjaya ikut bidang pengajian

SITUASI semasa menunjukkan tidak semua pelajar berjaya mendapat program pengajian yang menjadi pilihan mereka sehingga terpaksa mengikuti program pengajian pilihan kedua, ketiga dan seterusnya yang kurang diminati

Aplikasi ujian psikometrik dalam bimbingan & kaunseling kerjaya: sejauh mana impaknya?

Pemilihan bidang pengajian dan pekerjaan menjadi semakin rumit dan kompleks disebabkan terdapatnya pelbagai kebolehan dan keinginan manusia. Kemajuan yang semakin pesat yang dialami oleh negara menyebabkan bidang pendidikan dan pekerjaan berkembang begitu cepat. Sehubungan itu bidang pengajian yang ditawarkan di universiti berkembang dengan pesatnya, begitu juga nama pekerjaan yang wujud dalam pasaran pekerjaan. Pertumbuhan bidang pengkhususan pengajian dan pekerjaan ini sebahagian besarnya dijana oleh sistem ekonomi negara yang semakin maju dan kompleks selari dengan matlamat Wawasan 2020 dan Transformasi Negara 2050 (TN50). Keputusan individu dalam memilih sesuatu program pengajian atau pekerjaan boleh jadi tepat dan boleh jadi tidak tepat bergantung pada kematangan kerjaya ketika itu serta bimbingan yang diperoleh sebelum individu membuat keputusan. Namun, walau apa pun pilihan atau keputusan yang diambil oleh calon, sistem pemilihan yang berkesan yang diamalkan oleh sesebuah institusi pendidikan atau organisasi pekerjaan sepatutnya dapat mengenal pasti calon pelajar atau pekerja yang sesuai. Sistem pemilihan yang berkesan sepatutnya hanya menerima calon yang sesuai dan menolak atau menyalurkan semula calon yang tidak sesuai kepada program pengajian atau universiti lain yang lebih sesuai. Sistem pemilihan yang tidak atau kurang berkesan pula akan menerima campuran calon yang sesuai dan tidak sesuai. Pemilihan kerjaya yang sesuai dan selaras dengan ciri-ciri diri dapat mengurangkan dan mengelak daripada berlakunya pertukaran bidang pengajian atau pekerjaan. Implikasi daripada kenyataan ini ialah: 1) Perlunya mendapatkan “individu yang betul, untuk program pengajian yang betul” atau “individu yang betul, untuk pekerjaan yang betul” agar guna tenaga dapat dipertingkatkan ke tahap yang semaksimum mungkin; dan 2) Perlunya mendapatkan program pengajian atau pekerjaan yang selaras dengan ciri-ciri atau potensi diri individu agar motivasi, kepuasan, pencapaian, produktiviti dan stabiliti akan berada di tahap yang tertinggi. Ujian psikometrik boleh diaplikasikan oleh kaunselor kerjaya dalam membantu individu memilih kerjaya yang selaras dengan ciri-ciri diri. Ujin psikometrik juga boleh diaplikasikan untuk membantu institusi pendidikan dan pekerjaan dalam memilih calon pelajar atau pekerja yang sesuai di institusi masing-masing. Ujian psikometrik sebenarnya adalah suatu pendekatan yang memerlukan kaunselor menggunakan ujian psikologi (Sidek Mohd Noah, 2016b). Untuk tujuan itu kaunselor kerjaya perlu menguasai sekurang-kurangnya satu ujian minat kerjaya, satu ujian personaliti dan satu ujian nilai pekerjaan sebelum mereka boleh dianggap mempunyai kompetensi minimum dari segi penguasaan ujian psikologi dalam melaksanakan perkhidmatan bimbingan dan kaunseling kerjaya (Sidek Mohd Noah, 2016). Di zaman yang serba moden dan mencabar ini, aplikasi ujian psikometrik atau ujian psikologi nampaknya semakin mendapat sambutan bukan sahaja dalam kalangan para kaunselor kerjaya, malahan agensi-agensi kerajaan mahupun swasta. Ujian psikologi umumnya digunakan untuk tujuan pemilihan serta penempatan pelajar dan pekerja. Di dalam syarahan inaugural ini, fokus perbincangan akan diberikan kepada aplikasi tiga ujian psikometrik yang dibangunkan oleh penulis dalam perkhidmatan bimbingan dan kaunseling kerjaya iaitu Inventori Minat Kerjaya Sidek (IMKS) (Sidek Mohd Noah, 2013c; 2010a), Inventori Personaliti Sidek (IPS) (Sidek Mohd Noah, 2013d; 2010b) dan Inventori Nilai Pekerjaan Sidek (INPS) (Sidek Mohd Noah, 2013b; 2010c)

The construction and validation of solution-focused group work (SFGW) for Malaysian adolescents

Solution-focused Group Work (SFGW) approach is proven to be effective in resolving adolescents’ life struggles and assist them to lead a successful adolescence hood.  Common practices of developing the intervention module and assessing the module are presented in this study.  The data was collected by two stages: (i) validation process by 4 counseling module development experts; and (ii) a total of 30 samples aged 14-15 years old was piloted to obtain the reliability score of SFGW.  The collected data were subjected to descriptive test.  The result yielded that SFGW have good validity and high reliability with Cronbach’s alpha of .87 and .94 respectively.   Hence, it is concluded that SFGW is a valid and reliable module for adolescents who increases their self-efficacy, achievement motivation and goal-setting behaviors

Towards developing a theoretical framework for measuring public sector managers' career success

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a theoretical framework for measuring public sector managers' career success. Design/methodology/approach – The theoretical foundation used in this study is social cognitive career theory. To conduct a literature search, several keywords were identified, i.e. career success, objective and subjective career success, managers, managerial career development and social cognitive career theory. Several electronic databases available in the university's library, such as Emerald, EBSCOHost, SAGE, Science Direct and Blackwell Synergy, were used to search for resources. Literature includes sources written in both English and Malay. Findings – The four factors that have predictive potential on managers' career success are individual-related factors, organizational-related factors, managerial competencies-related factors, and the person-environment fit factor. Career success should be operationalized using both objective and subjective career success. Research limitations/implications – The study was exploratory, based on a literature review. Empirical study is needed to examine the predictive potential of the four key factors (i.e. individual-related factors, organizational-related factors, managerial competencies-related factors, and person-environment fit factor) for public sector managers' career success. Practical implications – Strengthening the HRD framework through organizational development, personnel training and development and career development may develop and unleash individual potential which leads to positive career outcomes (objective and subjective career success). Originality/value – The research constructs a theoretical framework which outlines the predictive potential of four key factors on public sector managers' career success. The four key factors can be developed through HRD practices

An Application Of The Sidek Module Development In REBT Counseling Intervention Module Design For Orphans

In Malaysia, counseling intervention module is applied as one of the tools in helping clients in counseling sessions, especially in psycho-educational groups. Therefore, it is crucial to employ a comprehensive and systematic module development model as a guideline so that a quality, reliable, and valid counseling module can be produced and developed. For instance, Sidek’s Module Development Model (SMDM) provides an alternative and integration model to develop counseling intervention module. The framework is appropriate and applicable for counselor to develop specific module for changing or modifying unwanted behaviors, especially at the early stage. A proper counseling intervention module with correct purpose of each module intervention with the purpose of to explore, intervene, investigate, and assess behaviors. SMDM is systematic and more comprehensive in developing module. The model approach has two different stages with its own purpose where a theory behind of each module is emphasized before developing any counseling module interventions. The main objective of this article is to develop a REBT counseling module focuses on self-concept development among orphans. In module developing stage, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy approach is chosen as a theoretical background. The REBT module focused on the orphans’ self-concept in Malaysia has been validated by five experts in counseling field where .80 was obtained. A group of orphans from aged 13 to 17 years has been piloted to check the module’s reliability. As a result, Cronbach alpha .93 was obtained. Recommendation and future research as well are discussed so that more valuable, beneficial, and comprehensive counseling module intervention can be applied by other counselors or group practitioners – especially in Malaysia- with their clients according to their problems