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Firm's Characteristics And Capital Structure - Evidence From Firms In Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) Of Malaysia
(2011)
Masron, Tajul Ariffin
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Zulkafli, Abdul Hadi
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Ibrahim, Haslindar
This study investigates firm characteristic determinants of capital structure which is long term debt of SMEs in the northern corridor of Economic Region (NCER) in Malaysia. We have conducted the cross-sectional analysis of 15,323 SMES companies for only the year period of year 2007. The research findings of the study provide significant evidence that the larger the firm, the higher the SMEs to employ the amount of debt than small firms. Conversely, SMEs with higher profitability significantly to choose to finance less long term in their financing structure decision. Moreover, we have observed in the data collection, more than half of 15.,323 companies did not choose long term debt in their financial structure. In addition, the study also found that SMEs are intended to use more long term debts when the proportion of fixed asset in their companies is increased. The limitations can be addressed here are each variable is dictated by different measures· used in previous studies which can lead inconsistent results and also the data period used is very short period.
Time Series Modeling Of International Tourists Arrivals In Malaysia For Prediction And SME Business Planning
(2011)
Jayaraman, Krishnaswamy
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Lin, Soh Keng
The time series models have been constructed to predict the number of international arrivals into Penang by air and sea based on the avai lable data from January 2002 to December 2007. The month-wise seasonal factor has been determined and consequently the peak, moderate and lean tourists months have been detected. In addition, for the entire Malaysia, the total revenue was estimated for subsequent years based on the international arrivals and the average length of stay. The Malaysian tourism industry has flourished considerably over the years due to the growth of new tourist landmarks together with its rich cultural heritage. The industry generated 6. 78% of its total income from exports in 2008. The dynamic relationship between the macroeconomic factors and tourism revenue from January 2002 to December 2008 in Malaysia has been studied. Singapore in particular has been the major contributor for Malaysia in terms of international tourist arrivals and accounted for 50% of the arrivals to Malaysia on the average per year. It was observed from the study that visiting friends and relatives would be the main reason for Singaporeans to revisit Malaysia. A detailed scientific enquiry has also been made on the sustainable ecotourism in East Malaysia and the strategic impacts and policy recommendations for the tourism development towards the sustainable ecotourism to the industry players as well as the policy makers were highlighted.
Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) In Malaysia - Ontological And Epistemological Research Orientation In Building Theoretical Foundations
(2012)
Nasruddin, Ellisha
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Bustami, Mohammad Reevany
This research has studied CSR, through broad inclusiveness of stakeholders and dimensionality of nitiatives/activities. The inclusiveness of stakeholders provides a framework for understanding the extent of ~orporate commitment towards socially responsible behaviour. More so, th is research delved into an extensive approach in understanding the manisfestation of stakeholder-oriented society in both Klang Valley ~s well as in Penang- its frame of reference is the ontological as well as the epistemological aspects of the esearch. The theoretical framework (a CSR relational matrix) underpinning th is research proposal relates to he ontological dimension of this research. The epistemological aspect of this research entails employed an ~bductive research strategy (Blaikie, 2000) which makes use of only sensitising concepts to direct the esearch, which led to the creation of first and second-order constructs (Schutz, 1963). The horizontal axis of the CSR re lational matrix charts the levels or dimensions of corporate ~ctivi ties , namely (1) attitudinal-awareness, (2) knowledge-skills, (3) behavioral, and (4) result-impact. The ~ertical axis maps the relational aspects of CSR. It provides an analytical mapping of CSR vis-a-vis various ~takeho lders, which comprise (1) employees, (2) community, (3) environment, (4) customers (5) ~overnment, (6) suppliers, (7) industry players, and (8) investors. Research findings from 49 companies (both in Penang and Klang Valley) interviewed, showed that here are five typologies of CSR initiatives: reputation-linked, human-capital linked, ethnically-culturally inked, product-service linked, and personality-linked. Based on the CSR matrix, there is an overwhelming f,!oid in fourth dimension the results-imoact dimension and, that CSR is viewed as community-oriented, environment-related and emolovee/customer-related.
A Comprehensive Model Linking Human Resource Management Practices And Service-Oriented Organizational Citizenship Behaviors Of Customer-Contact Hotel Employees In Malaysia
(School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2015)
Nasurdin, Aizzat Mohd.
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Ahmad, Noor Hazlina
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Tan, Cheng Ling
The two main objectives of this research are: first, to examine the direct effects of HRM practices (selective hiring, orientation, job security, training, compensation, performance appraisals, and career advancement) on service-oriented organizational citizenship behaviors and; second, to examine the in~lirect effects of HRM practices (selective hiring, orientation, job security, training, compensation, performance appraisals, and career advancement) on service-oriented organizational citizenship behaviors through the mediating effect of organizational commitment. Data was gathered from a sample of 580 customer-contact employees from 29 hotels in Peninsular Malaysia. Results using PLS technique revealed that selecte
FDI in Services (IFDIS) as a replacement for FDI in Manufacturing (FDIM): Can it be and how much it should be promoted to be another growth engine?
(2017)
Masron, Tajul Ariffin
Peranan pelaburan langsung asing dalam sektor pembuatan (FDIM) ke atas pertumubuhan ekonomi negara-negara penerima telah mendapat perhatian yang banyak da/am kajian yang /epas. Secara umumnya, hasil kajian cenderung untuk mengesahkan bahawa FDIM sangat membantu pertumbuhan ekonomi.

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