The validity of teacher-made assessment remains debatable in the educational assessment process. This study investigates the content validity of teacher-made assessment in three Chinese Elementary Schools in Johor, Malaysia. It also examines teacher understanding of table of specification in the sampled schools. A questionnaire with 10 items was distributed to 30 teachers in order to collect the data on table of specification. Items 1 to 4 examine teacher understanding of the table of specification while items 5 to 10 test the content validity of teacher-made assessment. The results showed that teachers exhibited a low understanding of the table of specification. The analysis revealed that the majority of them never attended courses concerning table of specification and were unable to build a comprehensive table of specification for the subjects they teach. The findings also demonstrated that teacher-made assessment was valid in terms of content validity. However, most of the teachers did not refer to the table of specification while building instruments for assessment. This indicates that teachers lack basic knowledge in designing a standard table of specification and they lack awareness on the importance of the table of specification. Recommendations of the study for teacher-made assessment improvements were also addressed.
Purpose-The exploratory study investigates the human resource practices that influence employee retention, employing the case study of Albukhary International University (AIU). Design/methodology/approach-Using a non-probability sampling technique, particularly, ISSN 2162-3058 2016 convenience sampling, the researchers conducted six intensive individual depth interviews (IDIs) from the academics of AIU, Kedah, Malaysia. International Journal of Human Resource StudiesFinding -Employing content analysis of rich qualitative data, the results from the intensive IDIs led to some revelations, that in order to encourage employee retention, six recommendations should be considered; organisational strategy, career development, benefits (indirect and non-financial), convenience, organisational commitment, work experience, and fit with Job. The study also proposes that University should place emphasis on psychological contract which can directly lead to improvement in employee engagement.Implications -Several implications from the research were discussed.Value/ originality-This study is the first of its kind critically investigating the aspects of employee retention, employee engagement and psychological aspects at AIU in particular and the context of the Private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia at the larger scale. The findings trigger more research interests among the current and future scholars who might be interested in this field.
Non-performing loans (NPLs) is a worldwide issue that affects financial markets stability in general and banking industry viability in particular. This study examines the factors influencing non-performing loans in commercial banks in Selangor state of Malaysia. Based on gaps in extant literature, four (4) independent variables comprising standard of living, economy of the country, consumers' income and bank interest rates are hypothesized to exert statistically significant influences on the dependent variable, NPLs. A quantitative research approach was employed in this research. 200 respondents were sampled for this study employing stratified random sampling technique. Employing multiple regression analysis (MRA) using SPSS software, the findings showed that out of the four (4) hypothesized relationships of the research, three (3) were supported whilst one was not. In particular, it was shown that consumers' income, economy of the country and bank interest rates statistically influence non-performing loans in commercial banks in Selangor state of Malaysia. However, there was no enough evidence to support the claim that standard of living can statistically influence non-performing loans in commercial banks in Selangor. Several implications from the research were further discussed.
Purpose This study aims to investigate whether organisational climate (OC) predicts academic staff performance at Malaysian higher education institutions (HEIs). The study equally aims at validating the psychometric properties of OC and workforce performance (WFP) constructs. Design/methodology/approach Survey questionnaires were administered to 800 academic staff of eight selected HEIs. Principal component analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, full-fledged structural equation modelling and multiple regression analysis were performed to explore the underlying factors and test the factorial validity of the constructs. Findings The analysis yielded a five-factor index for the OC construct, whereas the WFP construct comprised two factors. The findings reveal a strong predictive causal effect between OC and WFP. These results suggest that establishing a positive OC enhances academic staff performance. Furthermore, the hypothesised model adds new knowledge to the literature of OC, from the Malaysian context, which could be used to predict WFP at the tertiary level. Practical implications The study concludes by discussing the theoretical and practical implications of the findings for HEIs. Originality/value This paper makes a significant contribution to the understanding of how OC could be used as an effective instrument in improving academic staff performance in the context of Malaysian HEIs.
The present research attempts to study the factors that influence Malaysians to choose Takaful over conventional insurance. The study employs a qualitative research approach, conducting four intensive interviews with customers and Takaful Operators, who were selected from Klang Valley area in Malaysia. The respondents represent prominent Takaful Operators and their customers. The findings from the in-depth interviews led to the following major propositions; that Takaful customers have a clear concept of Takaful and the requirement of Shariah compliance; takaful is necessary for Muslims as a replacement of conventional insurance; takaful customers have awareness on the relationship between insurance and religion in contemporary business; the roles of Takaful agents in explaining the concept of Takaful and its benefits as acts of worship (Ibadah); the obligation by Takaful agents in promoting Takaful products to Muslims as acts of (dak'wah); and the growth of Takaful business remains slow compared to conventional insurance in the Klang valley area in Malaysia. Several implications of the research were further discussed.
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