Management Research Journal
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Management Research Journal (MRJ) [ISSN 2232-0660 eISSN 2600-9315]</strong> is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality, original research. It is an online international academic journal published <strong>twice a year (April & October started 2024)</strong>. Please note that this journal only publishes manuscripts in<strong> English or Malay languages</strong>. The journal is devoted to promote scholarly empirical work that uses mainstream approaches to examine accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource and multi-faceted drivers of management change. Papers may broadly cover the above mentioned areas but are not limited to those example topics. We welcome original conceptual and empirical research articles with novel perspectives and/or managerial approaches that would appeal to an international readership. We do not accept unsolicited conceptual and theoretical papers. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>MRJ supports Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/public/site/images/admin/My_Cite131.png" /> <img src="https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/public/site/images/admin/logo2-d5966321cdea8c314b36d3084cc4ad2c-555af028e07780b8d11b73b75e3e9c84.png" alt="" width="110" height="43" /></p>en-USfannykcy@fpe.upsi.edu.my (Dr. Fanny Kho Chee Yuet)me.journal@upsi.edu.my (UPSI Press)Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000OJS 3.3.0.11http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss60Pengaruh faktor akademik terhadap pengurusan stres dalam kalangan pelajar universiti
https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/10294
<p>Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur tahap pengurusan stres dalam kalangan pelajar universiti, mengenal pasti faktor akademik yang mempengaruhi pengurusan stres, dan membandingkan perbezaan skor min bagi menentukan pengaruh faktor akademik terhadap tahap pengurusan stres umum. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan borang soal selidik Perceived Stress Scale 10 (PSS10) dan set soalan khusus yang dibangunkan untuk mengukur stres akademik. Seramai 100 pelajar dari pelbagai universiti awam terlibat dalam kajian ini. Analisis menunjukkan bahawa tahap pengurusan stres pelajar berada pada M=2.16 (Rendah), manakala stres akademik mencatatkan M=2.52 (Sederhana), dengan perbezaan 16.67% lebih tinggi dalam stres akademik berbanding stres umum. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa pengukuran faktor secara individu memberikan maklumat yang lebih mendalam tentang pengaruh faktor akademik terhadap pengurusan stres dalam kalangan pelajar. Selain itu, pengukuran tahap pengurusan stres dan stres akademik juga dilakukan untuk mengenal pasti tahap tekanan yang dihadapi oleh pelajar dalam konteks akademik. Dengan menganalisis skor min perbezaan antara stres umum dan akademik, kajian ini memberikan gambaran jelas tentang betapa besar pengaruh faktor akademik terhadap pengurusan stres dalam kalangan pelajar universiti. Secara keseluruhannya, kajian ini menekankan pentingnya menangani stres akademik sebagai satu langkah penting dalam mengurangkan kesan negatif terhadap kesejahteraan pelajar universiti.</p>Norasibah Abdul Jalil, Asmawi Hashim, Emilda Hashim, Norimah Rambeli @ Ramli
Copyright (c) 2024 Norasibah Abdul Jalil, Asmawi Hashim, Emilda Hashim, Norimah Rambeli @ Ramli
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https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/10294Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000The need analysis for the development of competent pre-service teacher leadership model: The perception of student affairs officers from Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia
https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/11060
<p style="text-align: justify;">Effective leadership among teachers is essential to produce a productive generation in the future. Various initiatives have been taken to improve teacher leadership but these efforts are focused on teacher leaders in service. Therefore, one of the approaches that can be taken is to introduce leadership elements as early as teacher preparation at the teacher preparation stage. In relation to that, this study aims to examine the development needs of a Competent Pre-service Teacher Leadership Model based on the views of student affairs officers from Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia (IPGM). In order to answer the research objectives, the qualitative method using interviews was used to two student affairs officers at the Malaysian Teacher Education Institute. Informants are selected based on several criteria such as involvement in student representative council as advisor and leadership experience. The data analyzed using thematic analysis report three leadership needs of the development of pre-service teacher the Malaysian Institute of Teacher Education, namely: (i) the need for the development of a model that can develop the competence of pre-service teachers, (ii) the need for the development of a model based on the consensus of expert opinion local, and (iii) the need for the development of a futuristic model. The findings of this study alert education stakeholders, especially the Malaysian Institute of Teacher Education, in making improvements to the policy and implementation of programs and initiatives to improve the competence of pre-service teachers at the teacher preparation level. </p>Amirul Fahmie Abdul Razak, Muhammad Faizal A. Ghani, Norfariza Mohd Radzi
Copyright (c) 2024 Amirul Fahmie Abdul Razak, Muhammad Faizal A. Ghani, Norfariza Mohd Radzi
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https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/11060Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000Strategic Leadership as a Catalyst For Organizational Culture Transformation in Sarawak’s TVET Institutions
https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/11062
<p style="text-align: justify;">This study aims to examine the relationship between Strategic Leadership and Organizational Culture transformation in Sarawak’s TVET institutions, recognizing its critical role in ensuring institutional adaptability and long-term sustainability. The research specifically examines the correlation between Strategic Leadership and various dimensions of a Learning Organization, emphasizing its impact on fostering a responsive and innovative organizational culture in vocational education. A quantitative correlational research design was adopted, involving 150 teachers from three vocational colleges in Sarawak. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed through Pearson’s correlation analysis. The findings reveal a strong positive correlation (<em>r</em> = .72, <em>p</em> < .001) between Strategic Leadership and Organizational Culture transformation, highlighting that institutions with effective strategic leadership exhibit higher adaptability, improved collaboration, and a stronger learning-oriented culture. The study concludes that Strategic Leadership is a key driver in navigating institutional challenges, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring TVET institutions remain aligned with evolving industry needs. The results provide valuable insights for policymakers, institutional leaders, and educators on the importance of leadership in cultivating an agile and progressive learning environment. These findings reinforce the need to integrate strategic leadership practices into TVET governance and professional development programs, ensuring the future sustainability and competitiveness of vocational education in Sarawak.</p>Julia Cliffton, Marinah Awang, Mahaliza Mansor
Copyright (c) 2024 Julia Cliffton, Marinah Awang, Mahaliza Mansor
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https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/11062Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000Pengurusan Kepimpinan Keusahawanan Dalam Karya Terpilih Anwar Ridhwan
https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/10466
<p>Perkembangan terkini telah menunjukkan pengurusan kepimpinan Melayu dalam bidang keusahawanan dilihat mempunyai banyak cabaran dalam menempatkan diri terus releven dalam kalangan masyarakat Melayu. Pengurusan Kepimpinan Keusahawanan dilihat sebagai suatu proses merancang, memimpin, mengorganisasi dan mengawal daya usaha anggota bagi mencapai matlamat yang ditetapkan. Sehubungan itu, objektif kajian ini dijalankan adalah untuk; pertama, mengenal pasti dimensi pentadbiran dan dasar-dasar pentadbiran di dalam prinsip kepimpinan karya terpilih Anwar Ridhwan iaitu Hari-hari Terakhir Seorang Seniman, Naratif Ogonshoto dan Arus; kedua, menganalisis pengurusan kepimpinan keusahawanan yang terdapat dalam karya terpilih Anwar Ridhwan; dan ketiga, merumuskan konsep kepimpinan dalam pengurusan kepimpinan keusahawanan yang terdapat dalam karya terpilih Anwar Ridhwan. Kajian ini dijalankan dengan mengaplikasikan Prinsip Kepimpinan yang terkandung di dalam Pendekatan Pengurusan dengan bidang keusahawanan sebagai pelengkap kajian yang merupakan satu pendekatan baharu dalam dunia kritikan sastera. Pendekatan Pengurusan yang diasaskan oleh Mohamad Mokhtar Abu Hassan ini mempunyai lima (5) prinsip iaitu Prinsip Perancangan, Prinsip Kepimpinan, Prinsip Pengorganisasian, Prinsip Penstafan dan Prinsip Pengawalan. Prinsip Kepimpinan ditonjolkan bersama Dimensi Pentadbiran yang di dalamnya terkandung Dasar-dasar Pentadbiran iaitu Dasar Pentadbiran Bijaksana, Dasar Pentadbiran Berjiwa Rakyat, Dasar Pentadbiran Berwawasan, Dasar Pentadbiran Yang Bersemangat Waja. Seterusnya Dasar-dasar Pentadbiran ini akan digabungkan bersama Gaya Kepimpinan Kecerdasan Emosi, Goleman dengan mengaplikasikan Perspektif Kewaspadaan Keusahawanan, Israel Kirzner bagi mewujudkan transformasi pemimpin yang berkesan. Kesimpulannya, kajian ini jelas menunjukkan bahawa Pengurusan Kepimpinan Keusahawanan dalam karya terpilih Anwar Ridhwan berupaya dilaksanakan melalui kesahihan pembuktiannya hasil gabungan dan signifikan pengaplikasian Prinsip Kepimpinan Mohamad Mokhtar Abu keseluruhannya dengan gabungan Gaya Kepimpinan Kecerdasan Emosi oleh Goleman.</p>Rahmanyasin Jaafar, Azhar Hj. Wahid
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https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/10466Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000Assessing Institutional Readiness for Blended Learning Management and Implementation in Malaysian Higher Education
https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/10834
<p>This paper aimed to examine the readiness of Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to improve teaching and learning activities in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by emphasizing on the practice of good governance by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) by emphasizing on the practice of good governance by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) through the deployment of National E- Learning Policy (DePAN 2.0). The policy incorporates six domains: infrastructure and infostructure, governance, e-content, blended learning, professional development and enculturation through a strategic e-learning framework to facilitates HEIs towards globalised online learning. The discussion is further broadened into exploring the four concepts of good governance: accountability, participation, persistency, transparency and its governing influence towards the application of six domains from DePAN 2.0 as the mechanism to constantly monitor and assess the effectiveness of blended learning management and implementation in HEIs. A comparative analysis approach is used to study existing literatures, models and conceptual frameworks involving blended learning and governance in Malaysian Higher Education context contributing to key findings suggesting student acceptance and lecturer adoption significantly impact institutional readiness in blended learning implementation and effective governance is critical for promoting greater student acceptance and faculty adoption of blended pedagogies. This study findings have profound impacts for policymakers and higher education institutions (HEIs), emphasizing the necessity for strategic interventions to enhance governance practices, support faculty development, and foster a conducive learning environment to fully leverage the benefits of blended learning in Malaysia’s higher education landscape.</p>Punitha Kathirveloo
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https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/10834Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000Kesan Iklim Keselamatan terhadap Penyertaan Paramedik Lembah Klang: Implikasi bagi Pengurusan yang Lebih Efektif
https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/10022
<p>Kajian ini menilai hubungan antara iklim keselamatan dan penyertaan keselamatan dalam kalangan pekerja paramedik di Lembah Klang, dengan memberi tumpuan kepada elemen pengurusan dalam memperkukuhkan budaya keselamatan. Dari perspektif pengurusan, kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai sejauh mana peranan kepimpinan, strategi pengurusan risiko, serta sistem pemantauan keselamatan dapat mempengaruhi penyertaan pekerja dalam memastikan kepatuhan kepada amalan keselamatan. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan soal selidik yang diadaptasi untuk mengumpulkan data daripada paramedik di pelbagai stesen penyelamat di Lembah Klang. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan teknik statistik seperti korelasi dan regresi bagi menentukan hubungan antara iklim keselamatan dan penyertaan keselamatan, serta kesan faktor demografi terhadap kedua-dua elemen ini. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa iklim keselamatan yang positif, yang diperkukuhkan melalui polisi yang jelas, latihan keselamatan yang berterusan, dan kepimpinan yang menyokong, berkait rapat dengan tahap penyertaan keselamatan yang lebih tinggi. Ini bukan sahaja mengurangkan kadar kemalangan kerja tetapi juga meningkatkan produktiviti, kepuasan kerja, dan keberkesanan pengurusan risiko dalam organisasi. Oleh itu, pengurusan perlu memainkan peranan proaktif dalam membentuk budaya keselamatan yang kukuh dengan menekankan kepentingan kepimpinan yang responsif, komunikasi dua hala mengenai isu keselamatan, serta pengukuhan sistem pemantauan yang sistematik bagi memastikan keselamatan operasi paramedik dioptimumkan.</p>Jamaludin Nasir Romli, Rosnah Ishak, Marinah Awang
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https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/10022Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000Hubungan Antara Gaya Kepimpinan Transformasi dengan Kepuasan Kerja dalam kalangan Penolong Pegawai Perubatan
https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/11069
<p>Kajian ini meneliti hubungan antara gaya kepimpinan transformasi dan kepuasan kerja dalam kalangan Penolong Pegawai Perubatan di hospital pakar negeri Selangor. Kajian kuantitatif ini melibatkan 304 responden yang dipilih secara persampelan rawak berstrata. Data diperoleh melalui soal selidik <em>Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ)</em> dan <em>Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ)</em> dan dianalisis menggunakan perisian SPSS IBM versi 23.0. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan tahap kepimpinan transformasi penyelia dan kepuasan kerja Penolong Pegawai Perubatan berada pada tahap tinggi. Analisis korelasi Pearson pula menunjukkan hubungan positif sederhana yang signifikan antara kepimpinan transformasi dan kepuasan kerja (r=0.572, p<0.05). Dimensi pertimbangan individu dalam kepimpinan transformasi didapati mempunyai hubungan paling kuat dengan kepuasan kerja Penolong Pegawai Perubatan. Kajian ini menegaskan kepentingan kepimpinan transformasi dalam meningkatkan motivasi, kesejahteraan, dan kepuasan kerja Penolong Pegawai Perubatan, sekali gus menyumbang kepada kualiti perkhidmatan kesihatan yang lebih baik. Implikasi kajian mencadangkan keperluan untuk latihan dan pembangunan kepimpinan bagi memastikan penyelia Penolong Pegawai Perubatan dapat mengamalkan kepimpinan transformasi secara efektif. Kajian akan datang disarankan untuk meneroka faktor lain seperti beban kerja, keseimbangan kerja-hidup, dan sokongan organisasi yang turut mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja Penolong Pegawai Perubatan serta menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif bagi mendapatkan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam mengenai cabaran yang dihadapi oleh Penolong Pegawai Perubatan.</p>Ahmad Fauzi Md Amin, Rosnah Ishak
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https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/MRJ/article/view/11069Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000