Comparing the relationship between perceived characteristics of innovation (PCI) and adoption of computer based training among trainer and trainees

The purpose of this study is to examine the factors associated with the adoption of innovation perceived by trainer and trainees namely “perceived characteristics of innovation (PCI)” in using CBT and also to compare this relationship among trainer and trainees.The data were collected by using a set of questionnaire.The questionnaire has been designed by adopting the instruments of Perceived Characteristic of Innovation (PCI) and Adoption Questionnaire.Then, the collected data have been analyzed by using Pearson’s Correlation, regression and Z-Fisher.The finding shows that there is positive relationship between PCI and adoption, and there is a significant different in relation on compatibility factor and the adoption level on computer based training between trainers and trainees

The effect of performance appraisal system towards employee performance, employee motivation and employee satisfaction

Human resources management (HRM) practices such as performance appraisal system (PAS) will affect the employees in a positive and negative ways from the aspects of performance, motivation and satisfaction. Thus, the purpose of this research is to measure the level of employee performance, motivation and satisfaction and to determine the effect of performance appraisal system towards employee performance, motivation and satisfaction at ABC Sdn. Bhd. that located at Selangor. Quantitative research approach along with cross-sectional research design has been used to collect data from 177 employees in the target population through a self-administered and online platform. The return rate of this research from the respondents was 98.30%. The results of the current study provide empirical evidence on key issues related to PAS of employees at ABC Sdn. Bhd. Main finding of this research showed that the employee performance, motivation and satisfaction were in a high and moderate level and there is positive relationship between the performance appraisal system and employee performance (r=0.719), motivation (r=0.836) as well as satisfaction (r=683). This study also proved that performance appraisal system has significant effect towards employee performance (r2=0.508), motivation (r2=0.663) and satisfaction (r2=0.522). This research gives clear directions to stakeholders on the existing performance appraisal system for improvement of the employee performance, motivation and satisfaction at LSF or other private sectors

The Effect of Work Environment on Employee Productivity: A Case Study of Manufacturing Company

The work environment plays an important role in employee productivity. Due to the work environment is a set of relationships that exist between employees and the environment where they work. In addition, we can see that most of the common problems that affect the work environment and productivity of employees in manufacturing companies in Batu Pahat is that the workplace perspective of most companies is unhealthy and dangerous. Therefore, this study focuses on the effect of the work environment on employee productivity in a Batu Pahat manufacturing company. In this study, the researcher aims to identify the effect of the work environment on employee productivity in a Batu Pahat manufacturing company. Quantitative methods are used in this research. Questionnaires were distributed to 384 respondents in manufacturing companies in Batu Pahat. The response rate was 70.31% and data was collected and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The results of the descriptive analysis show that working conditions are the main effect of employee productivity in manufacturing companies in Batu Pahat. The physical work environment, working conditions and workplace layout have a significant relationship between employee productivity. This research will help research to know more about the effects of the work environment. This finding may be a reference for companies in manufacturing to know the work environment that can affect employee productivity