The Intricate Relationship between Strategic Risk Management (SRM) And Strategic Agility In Semiconductor Industry

Manufacturing semiconductors is pivotal to Malaysia's economic growth and technological advancement. In terms of semiconductor exports, Malaysia ranks seventh worldwide. Malaysia's competitiveness has been enhanced by foreign investment and job creation. However, amidst the changing business landscape, strategic agility has emerged as a crucial organizational skill, allowing firms to swiftly adapt to market shifts, technological advancements, and customer demands. This paper aims to bridge the existing gap in the literature by examining the complex relationship between strategic risk management (SRM) and firm strategic agility within the semiconductor manufacturing sector. In spite of previous research exploring these concepts separately, limited empirical evidence connects strategic risk mitigation strategies to a firm's strategic agility, especially in change management settings. The research seeks to address this gap by addressing three key research questions: 1) The relationship between strategic risk identification and a firm’s strategic agility; 2) The impact of strategic risk assessment methods on a firm’s strategic agility; and 3) The association between strategic risk mitigation strategies and a firm’s strategic agility. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between SRM and strategic agility, offering insights crucial for organizations to navigate dynamic business environments effectively

Effective strengthening of RC beams using bamboo-fibre-reinforced polymer: A finite-element analysis

This paper presents a finite-element model of the structural behaviour of reinforced concrete (RC) beams with and without openings externally strengthened with bamboo-fibre-reinforced composite (BFRC) plates. The simulation was performed using ABAQUS Unified FEA 2021HF8 software. The stress–strain relationship of the RC was modelled using a model code for concrete structures, whereas the concrete-damaged plasticity model was used to simulate concrete damage. The predicted crack pattern of the beams was comparable to that from experimental observations. The ultimate load-bearing capacity of RC beams in flexure was predicted with an error of up to 1.50%, while the ultimate load-bearing capacity of RC beams with openings in shear was predicted with an error ranging from 1.89 to 13.43%. The most successful arrangement for strengthening a beam with openings in the shear zone was to place BFRC plates perpendicular to the crack on both sides of the beam’s surface, which increased the beam’s original load-bearing capacity by 110.06% compared to that of the control beam (CB). The most effective method for strengthening RC beams in flexure is to attach a BFRC plate to the entire bottom soffit of the RC beam. This maximises the ultimate load-bearing capacity at the expense of the beam’s ductility

Marine micro-phytoplankton of Singapore, with a review of harmful microalgae in the region

A survey of marine phytoplankton in the Singapore Strait was carried out between May and June 2013, as part of an effort to determine the diversity of phytoplankton in Singapore’s coastal waters. A total of 34 microalgal samples were collected using a 20 μm-mesh plankton net and from coastal sediments. Living samples and preserved samples in Lugol’s solution were identified to species as far as possible under the microscope. A checklist of marine micro-phytoplankton was updated to encompass 270 taxa, including 49 new records from Singapore waters. Some 37 species from 15 families were dinoflagellates, and 233 species from 50 families were diatoms. Harmful microalgae, categorized as biotoxin-producers and fish killers, were also found in this survey. These were in the genera Alexandrium, Amphidinium, Ceratium, Cochlodinium, Coolia, Dinophysis, Gambierdiscus, Karenia, Karlodinium, Ostreopsis, Prorocentrum, Nitzschia, and Pseudo-nitzschia

An interventional study on the levels of knowledge, attitude and practice on hand washing among the residents of Kampung Stapang I, Sibu from 11th June to 17th August 2012

/ Hand washing practice is one of preventive measures for some common infectious diseases. Thus to promote hand washing among community, level of knowledge and awareness amoog the population should be assessed so that appropriate interventions can be carried out. The objective of this study was to study the knowledge, attitude and practice 00 hand washing among residents of Stapang I aged 18 and above from 11th of June to 17th of August 201iJ The results obtained were then using as the baseline data to conduct an intervention programme beneficial to the community to enhance their level of knowledge, attitude and practice towards hand washing. Data collection was done by face to face interview using interview-based questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS software version 20.0. Results showed that 50% of the respondents had good knowledge and good attitude while 63.3% had good practice towards hand washing. Post-intervention study showed significant improvement in the total score for knowledge and attitude towards hand washing (pO.05). In conclusion, there is a great need for intensive intervention in order to enhance the practice of hand washing among the respondents

The prevalence of obesity and the knowledge, attitude and practice of healthy lifestyle among the adult population in Kampung Banyuk, Kampung Kerto and Kampung Langup

Background Obesity has become a great public health concern and prevent!ive measures need to be done. Objective The objective of this research is to determine the prevalence ofobesity and their knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards a healthy lifestyle among the residents in Kampung Banyok, Kampung Kerto and Kampung Langup. Methods A cross-sectional study was done among 126 randomly selected villagers aged 18 years and above from the three selected villages. They were interviewed based on a questionnaire and their body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Results It was found that more than half of the respondents are obese. Among the respondents, for the healthy lifestyle component, the level of good KAP is 69.2%, 46.8% and 60.3% respectively. As for obesity component, the level of good KAP is 60.3%, 54% and 54.8% respectively. Among the obese respondents, the level of knowledge and attitude on healthy lifestyle and obesity is better. Obese respondents have better obesity preventive practice while the non-obese respondents have better practice on healthy lifestyle. The only significant correlation noted was between knowledge and practice on obesity albeit a negative one. Conclusion The level of knowledge and attitude and practice on healthy lifestyle among the obese respondents are encouraged but more effort in the preventive practice ofobesity shou1d be done to reduce the prevalence.

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On-line over in-line? An analysis of e-banking trends in Singapore

This project seeks to determine the progress of this “click and mortar” revolution in Singapore. Besides an evaluation of bank websites, a survey and interviews with banks were then conducted for analysis and evaluation purposes

AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO TEACHING FIRST YEAR DIPLOMA IN BIOELECTRONICS

Abstract The traditional and widely used lecture/tutorial/practical (L/T/P) format of teaching was seen to be not as effective as desired. Student learning was artificially divided into 3 separate sessionsone where new material was taught, another where problems were discussed, and yet another where practical skills were learnt. Often these sessions were taught by different faculty members, resulting in a lack of continuity and fragmented learning. It was also recognized that students learnt deeper when practical examples could be introduced early to reinforce theory taught. These could come in the form of real world applications, a design exercise or project work. This was of particular importance in the first year where content taught was more theoretical in nature as opposed to the more application based modules in the later years. In addition, it was important that staff could highlight disciplinary linkages between the different modules so that students could be given a holistic picture of Electrical Engineering as soon as possible. This was difficult as different staff taught the different modules. When the Diploma in Bioelectronics started in 2005, a pilot-run to make use of an Integrated Approach to teach a sizable portion of the first year curriculum was proposed. The L/T/P sessions were integrated into one. 3 technical modules totaling 405 hours were "combined" and assigned to one staff to teach. Lesson time was extended to 4 hour blocks so that staff could have more time to experiment in the way they taught. At the end of the academic year, students from the pilot-run sat for the same sessional examination papers as those from other courses who were taught in the more traditional approach. The results obtained showed that students in the pilot-run did better than expecte

Mytella strigata (Bivalvia: Mytilidae): an alien mussel recently introduced to Singapore and spreading rapidly

10.1080/13235818.2018.1423858Molluscan Research383170-18