Conceptual Framework for Knowledge Sharing Initiative in Institution of Higher Learning to Enchance The Teaching Performance and Innovation

Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) should cultivate the practice of sharing knowledge among lecturers for the purpose of preserving knowledge. Knowledge sharing is a mechanism which can result in the establishment of knowledge repository. This repository enables knowledge deposited be retrieved for further usage other than a way for preserving knowledge in Institution of Higher Learning (IHLs). The Reuse of knowledge from repository can improve the teaching performance and innovation among lecturers. The knowledge sharing initiative among lecturers enable knowledge deposited be retrieved for further usage other than a way for preserving knowledge in Institution of Higher Learning (IHLs). However, knowledge sharing initiative has not been established base on any guide or framework. Furthermore, factors influencing the initiative to the teaching performance and innovation ought to be revealed since there is no such research has been carried out. It is the objective of this paper to propose a conceptual framework for knowledge sharing initiative in Public Institution of Higher Learning (IHLs) in Malaysia which eventually improve the teaching performance and innovation. Qualitative approach is adopted by means of reviewing the literature in the area. The technology, organization and environmental framework (TOE) was used as a base to propose the conceptual framework. It is discovered that knowledge sharing framework ought to be tailored according to the jurisdiction of IHLs. Such a framework could serve as a guideline for future planning in setting up knowledge sharing initiatives, particularly among lecturers later

Electronic Records Management System Adoption Readiness Framework for Higher Professional Education Institutions in Yemen

Electronic records (e-records) are used to provide proof of organizational activities. E-records are crucial in complementing business functions, essential tool to assess organizational performance and are the core of good governance. E-records in Higher Professional Education (HPE) institutions contain valuable information in running the education business in an efficient and effective manner, supplying services consistently and in supporting effective performance evaluation and decisions. There are serious consequences and risk awaiting when the administrators of HPE are not based on information contained in e-records in making decisions. Well-informed decision makings would thus be impossible if electronic records are not efficiently and effectively managed using system. Therefore, Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) is an effective and efficient tool to hinder such a problem. Voluminous electronic records are created every day in HPE. The record keepers inclusive of records managers, archivists, administrators and IT personnel, who are the people essentially involved in creating, maintaining and preserving the contents of the e-records.  Thus, these personnel participatinginthe records keeping should identify the readiness of the HPE institutions to adopt ERMS. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to investigate the readiness of the Yemeni HPE institutions to adopt the ERMS. The study involves interviewing 20 specialists from Yemeni HPE institutions who are involved in ERMS. The findings showed that in order to promote effective ERMS readiness in the HPE institutions, there should be a framework to be used as guidance in such process

Penerimagunaan sistem pengurusan dokumen dan rekod elektronik: protokol pembangunan instrumen dan kesahan kandungan menggunakan nilai ketetapan kandungan

Aplikasi sistem pengurusan dokumen dan rekod elektronik (SPDRE) diakui dapat memberi impak positif kepada pengurusan dokumen dan rekod organisasi. Bagaimanapun, sistem ini belum dapat digunapakai secara optimum kerana penolakan dalam kalangan pengguna khususnya dalam sektor awam. Penerimagunaan sistem dipengaruhi oleh faktor yang dikenal pasti yang kemudiannya dijadikan elemen dalam pembangunan model penerimaagunaan yang dicadang. Model perlu disah mengguna instrumen soal selidik. Sehubungan itu, kajian ini bertujuan membangun sebuah instrumen soal selidik yang berwibawa dengan mengikuti protokol pembangunan instrumen yang ketat. Kesahan kandungan soal selidik dilaksana mengguna pendekatan kuantitatif iaitu nisbah kesahan kandungan (NKK) melibatkan 9 orang pakar terpilih berdasarkan kriteria yang ditentukan. Pada awalnya, sebanyak 83 indikator tersenarai, namun selepas kesahan kandungan dilakukan, sebanyak 7 indikator ditolak dan hanya 76 indikator diterima. Instrumen yang dibangun dan dinilai dapat menguji model penerimagunaan SPDRE yang dibangun dalam kajian ini manakala model yang dibangun dapat pula diguna pakai oleh organisasi dalam sektor awam bagi mengukur tahap penerimagunaan SPDRE

Improving the decision-making process in the higher learning institutions via electronic records management system adoption

This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by KSII in KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems on 31/01/2021, available online: http://itiis.org/digital-library/24232 The accepted version of the publication may differ from the final published version.Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) is a computer program or set of applications that is utilized for keeping up to date records along with their storage. ERMS has been extensively utilized for enhancing the performance of academic institutions. The system assists in the planning and decision-making processes, which in turn enhances the competencies. However, although ERMS is significant in supporting the process of decision-making, the majority of organizations have failed to take an initiative to implement it, taking into account that are some implementing it without an appropriate framework, and thus resulted in the practice which does not meet the accepted standard. Therefore, this study identifies the factors influencing the adoption of ERMS among employees of HLI in Yemen and the role of such adoption in the decision-making process, using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) along with Technology, Organization and Environment (TOE) as the underpinning theories. The study conducts a cross-sectional survey with a questionnaire as the technique for data collection, distributed to 364 participants in various Yemeni public Higher Learning Institutions (HLI). Using AMOS as a statistical method, the findings revealed there are significant and positive relationships between technology factors (effort expectancy, performance expectancy, IT infrastructure and security), organizational factors (top management support, financial support, training, and policy),environmental factors (competitiveness pressure, facilitating conditions and trust) and behavioral intention to adopt ERMS, which in return has a significant relationship with the process of decision-making in HLI. The study also presents a variety of theoretical and empirical contributions that enrich the body of knowledge in the field of technology adoption and the electronic record’s domain

Acculturation of knowledge management initiative in commercial banks: the case of Malaysia

Banks merger and financial liberalization has urged that banks’ operation to be based on knowledge. It is deem crucial to identify the adoption of knowledge management initiative in Malaysian commercial banks particularly on Procurement and Empowerment of knowledge; Training and Mentorship; Communication; and Incentives. A survey employing questionnaires was carried out involving all 10 domestic commercial banks focussing on Human Resource Management units. Procurement and empowerment of knowledge (four aspects), training and mentorship (six aspects), communication (three aspects), and incentives (two aspects) were examined. It is evident that knowledge management practices do exist in all of the investigated aspects. The study reveals that banks do procure and utilise knowledge from their industrial associations, competitors, customers, and suppliers and also encourage staff to pursue education by giving incentives such as reimburse the fees for job-related courses. With respect to communication, written documents such as training manuals, job procedures and practices, and articles depicting organizational knowledge are addressed. In addition, financial and non-financial incentives are also practiced which indicate that incentives are also within the concern. It is believed, this study would motivate banks in Malaysia to acknowledge the knowledge management initiative as a new activity to embark on

Development of records management system for matriculation colleges in Malaysia

An efficient and effective records and information management is essential to avoid problems which could cause operational failure. A records management system has been developed for selected matriculation colleges in Malaysia. A survey was initiated in order to identify the needs and justify the development of such a system. Survey method, employing questionnaire as the technique to collect data was adopted. The questionnaires were distributed to 120 respondents from October 2009 through February 2010. The return rate is 85.8% (103). The collected data was descriptively analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 16.0. Rapid Application Development (RAD) was used in the system development process. User acceptance test (UAT) was conducted to measure the acceptability of the system. The result of the test indicates the potential usage of the system in matriculation colleges throughout Malaysia