The Effect Of Co-Production On Sustainable Business Performance : Moderating Effect Of Internet Of Things
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Date
2013
Authors
Lee, Eu Chun
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
The objective of this study is to develop a co-production concept in achieving long
term sustainable business performance and innovation performance for an electrical
and electronic organization. This study proposed to contribute the knowledge of coproduction
and give a new idea for electrical and electronic manufacturing practice.
The study has covered the electrical and electronic operation and production sectors
that been found in the Malaysia region. Malaysia is suitable for me to conduct this
study is basically due to it has the highest GDP in electrical and electronic
manufacturing facilities. Multinational companies (MNCs) from all over the world
came and setup their production activities in Malaysia since as early as 1960s. Until
now, Malaysian and foreign owned electrical and electronic companies has reached
almost 1 ,695 in numbers.
The questionnaires have been distributed to all the related electrical and electronic
industries that have new product development. Hence, the distribution of
questionnaires was using online form through email system. A survey was conducted
and data obtained from 154 sets of usable questionnaires. In this quantitative study,
unit of analysis is organization and the underlying supporting theories are general
system theory and knowledge based view. Therefore, the sampling method used was
stratified random sampling. Based on the quantitative findings, there is a positive
relationship exists between co-production and sustainable business and innovation
performance. The current study also finds that the level of usage of internet of things
is significantly related with sustainable business performance of an electrical and
electronic manufacturer. The study is drawn to the conclusion that co-production is
important in influencing an electrical and electronic manufacturer in achieving a
sustainable business performance. Thus, it also helps to develop a great nation, brings
a better life and brightened the future for the next generation.
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Develop a co-production concept , sustainable business performance.