scholarly journals Investment-Linked Takaful Plan Patronage: Evidence from Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 041
Author(s):  
Tamiza Parveen ◽  
Siti Salwani Razali ◽  
Marhanum Che Mohd Salleh
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Product Selection ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Recent Innovation ◽  
Plan Selection ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Fee Payment ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Valley Area ◽  
Area Data

Investment-linked Takaful is a recent innovation introduced in Malaysia. This study focuses on Investment-linked takaful plan selection in Malaysia. We have used a self-administered questionnaire to collect data from 143 respondents from the Klang Valley area. Data collected through the survey was analyzed through descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. Results indicate that fee payment and benefits play a significant role in Takaful operator selection while coverage and benefits affect the investment-linked product selection in Malaysia. This study is unique as it provides empirical evidence on the investment-linked takaful investment which is limited in supply. Results provided by this study can be useful for takaful operators in designing the most appropriate investment-linked product for attracting customers.   

scholarly journals Did Beliefs and Attitudes Influence Consumer Ethnocentrism Towards Domestic Products? Empirical Evidence of Klang Valley Petronas Petrol Station

2018 ◽  
pp. 207-210
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Petrol Station ◽  
Consumer Ethnocentrism ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Domestic Products ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Valley Area ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

The concept of consumer ethnocentrism is used here to show that culture influences the perception of individuals or groups when they buy products or services. Though many studies have recognized the importance of culture in consumer decision-making, few have examined the significant role of culture in influencing consumer buying decision. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine how the roles of consumer beliefs and attitudes affect the level of consumer ethnocentrism towards the purchase of domestic products concentrating on Petronas petrol stations in Klang Valley from the customers’ perspective. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed at Petronas Petrol Stations in Klang Valley area. The results indicated that the most significant factor influencing consumer ethnocentrism was belief followed by attitude and both belief and attitude had moderate and positive relationships with consumer ethnocentrism toward Petronas Petrol Stations in Klang Valley area.

scholarly journals The Level of Audience Acceptance of Islamic Genre Films

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 212
Author(s):  
Rosmawati Mohamad Rasit ◽  
Azimah Misrom ◽  
Salasiah Hanin Hamjah
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Shopping Malls ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Religious Elements ◽  
Genre Films ◽  
Valley Area ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

The potrayal of  religious elements in  Islamic genre films  have long been discussed  among filmmakers. However, the audience acceptance is unclear and still  at  an infancy stage as the purpose of a film as a form of entertainment is predominant, which is contrary to the teachings  of Islam. Thus, this study aimed to analyse the level of audience acceptance towards Islamic genre films. The design of this study was quantitative survey. Questionnaires were distributed to 500 respondents in five cinemas located in shopping malls in the Klang Valley area which were Alamanda, Mid Valley, The Mines, NU Central and KLCC. This study used purposive sampling, and  data were analysed  using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that the level of audience acceptance towards Islamic films is moderate with a mean value of 34.78 with a standard deviation of 4.38.

scholarly journals Patients’ Satisfaction on Selangor Hospitals

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
Nor Azilah Husin ◽  
Hendra Lukito ◽  
Athirah Noor Aisyahmohd Nizam ◽  
Nur Qhairunnisa Mohamed Rashid ◽  
Nurul Anis Halid
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Hospital Performance ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Malaysian healthcare is nominated as one of the best healthcare providers in the world. However, does this fact reflect the patients' satisfaction? Therefore, this research aims to investigate whether empathy, competency, and service quality influence patients' satisfaction in healthcare services in Selangor, Malaysia. Primary data are collected using a self-administered questionnaire and a sample of 206 patients from four government and private hospitals in Selangor. Data were analysed through descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. The findings show that empathy has the strongest relationship (β= .403) followed by service quality with (β=.284) and competency (β= .176). All factors also influenced patients' satisfaction. All identified variables contribute to a big amount of variances (R2=66.8percent) to the overall hospital performance that makes its client happy and satisfied. The understanding patients' satisfaction will lead to many improved services. Practically, this study can contribute to a better experience for patients and knowledge for hospitals to strive for a better service healthcare provider.

scholarly journals An investigation into the personal values of small business owners in South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 610-614
Author(s):  
Olawale Fatoki
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The study investigated the personal values of small business owners in South Africa. In addition, the study examined if male and female small business owners exhibit significant differences in their personal values. The study employed the descriptive research design. Data was collected through the use of self-administered questionnaire in a survey. The study used the Schwartz Portrait Value Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and the T-test were used for data analysis. The results indicated that self-direction, achievement, stimulation, power and security are the five most important personal values for small business owners. The results indicate that male small business owners give greater weight to self-direction, stimulation, achievement, hedonism and power. Female small business owners give greater weight to universalism, conformity, tradition, benevolence, and security

scholarly journals Knowledge, Awareness, and Perception of Genetic Testing for Hereditary Disorders Among Malaysians in Klang Valley

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-Jia Chin ◽  
Hong-Wai Tham
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Field Of Study ◽  
The Public ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Hereditary Disorders ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Genetic testing aids patients in making important decisions in the prevention, treatment, or early detection of hereditary disorders. Low awareness of the importance of genetic testing contributes to the increase in the incidence of hereditary disorders. This study aims to explore the knowledge, awareness, and perception of genetic testing for hereditary disorders among local residents of the Klang Valley, Malaysia, and the potential variables that influence their understanding of genetic testing. A survey was conducted in different municipalities of the Klang Valley through self-administered questionnaire assessing the public's knowledge, awareness, and perception of genetic testing. Overall, the results revealed adequate knowledge and positive awareness of genetic testing, in which both were influenced by the respondent's educational level (P < 0.001), field of study (P < 0.001), and status of heard or unheard of genetic testing (P < 0.001). The perception of genetic testing was generally positive and influenced by the respondent's differences in age (P < 0.016), educational level (P < 0.001), field of study (P < 0.001), and status of heard or unheard of genetic testing (P < 0.001). Although positive responses were obtained, ~20.2% of the respondents had never heard of genetic testing. Of the respondents, 24.5% were unwilling to undergo genetic testing, with 25.1% believing that genetic testing tampers with nature and 18% believing that it opposes religion and their beliefs. Such attitude calls for the need to conduct programs to eliminate any misconception, as well as to educate the public to lessen any perceived misunderstanding of the concepts of genetic testing.

scholarly journals Herding Behavior in Nepali Stock Market: Empirical Evidences based on Investors from NEPSE

NCC Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nischal Risal ◽  
Nitesh Khatiwada
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Securities Market ◽  
Herd Behavior ◽  
Herding Behavior ◽  
Decision Accuracy ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Attitudinal Factors ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The research paper aims to examine the attitudinal factors influencing herding behavior in order to manage the fluctuations, bubbles, and bursts in the Nepal capital market. The descriptive and analytical research design has been adopted in the study. The qualitative data has been collected through the structured, self-administered questionnaire distributed to five hundred investors of the securities market in Nepal. The usable questionnaires have been confined to 407responses. The statistical tools mean, percentages, correlation and regression analysis has been done to process the data towards findings. As the result, the decision accuracy, age and experiences have not been found significant. The result from the analysis revealed the significant relationship of hasty decision with herd behavior.

scholarly journals Job Hopping Behavior among Coffee Shops Employees in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Hazrina Ghazali ◽  
Zulaikha Hizreen Hashim ◽  
Maisarah Ishak
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Coffee Shop ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Coffee Shops ◽  
Valley Area ◽  
Organization Support

Job hopping behavior may have an adverse effect on both employers and employees. For the perspective of employee, there are many factors might influence an employee's decision to job hop including salary dissatisfaction or a better offer elsewhere. The issue of job hopping has been a serious concern for many organizations, and the coffee shops industry is no exception. Therefore, the goal of this research is to discover potential factors influencing to job hopping behavior among coffee shops employees, as well as the relationship of identified factors with job hopping. Job satisfaction, financial and perceived organizational support were the three factors investigated in this research. A total of 231 questionnaires were distributed to employees who are currently working in the coffee shops in Klang Valley area and 215 usable responses returned for a response rate of 93.1 percent. The collected data was analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) latest version. Results of the job satisfaction (mean= 3.5636), financial (m=3.5622) and perceived organization support (mean=3.5601) shows score lean towards agreement level. Additionally, findings showed that the correlation of all the variables were weak correlated. A multiple regression also was run to predict job hopping behaviour with the three independent variables. Results found that only 6.9% of variance in coffee shops’ employees was explained by job satisfaction, financial and perceived organization support (R² = .069). Even though the findings of this research found that these three variables did not have a direct impact on coffee shop employees' decision to job hop, the findings may provide some guidance and alert coffee shop owners or managers to the importance of these three variables in the coffee shops industry in order to minimize job hopping and will be discussed further in this paper.

scholarly journals Analysis of profitability and operational efficiencies of fresh tomato marketing: empirical evidence from Oyo State Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119
Author(s):  
O.O. Olugbire ◽  
F.J. Aremu ◽  
D.O. Oke ◽  
R.I Kolade
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Fresh Tomato ◽  
Area Data

Although marketing is considered a very important aspect of agricultural production, it has been a neglected aspect of agricultural development plans and this has led to a situation where marketers of fresh tomatoes are not able to track their level of profitability and which invariably makes it difficult to attract prospective investor to the business. This study examines empirically profitability and operational efficiencies of fresh tomato marketing in South Western Nigeria. The study employed primary data using structured questionnaires to collect information from 100 randomly selected fresh tomato marketers in the study area. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics; gross margin and marketing efficiency analytical techniques. The result of the analysis revealed that for every ₦100 invested in fresh tomato trading in the study area, wholesalers, retailers and wholesalers/retailerrealized profit of ₦28.00, ₦18.00 and ₦ 258.00 respectively while the average operational efficiencies of wholesalers, retailers and wholesalers/retailer are 60.85%, 74.00% and 80.50% respectively. These positive and size of profits obtained for each fresh tomato marketing institutions is an indication that these institutions were able to recover their operating expenses; hence, marketing fresh tomato in the study area isprofitable and efficient.

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