Determining Drivers of Financial Management Behavior Among Working Adults In Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Afiza Azura Mohamad Arshad ◽  
Azlin Shafinaz Mohamad Arshad ◽  
Zahariah Mohd Zin ◽  
Arief Wibisono Lubis ◽  
Putri Hana Najla Mohamed Haniffa
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Management Behavior ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Management Behaviour ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Government

Financial management behavior encompasses of four main fields such as saving, expenditure, borrowing and investment. The purpose of this paper is to determine the driver that influences financial management behavior among Malaysian working adults. A survey questionnaire was distributed to 300 Malaysian working adults in three sectors which are the government sector, private sector and self-employed using convenience sampling. A total of 273 responses were collected and deemed usable. The findings of the study found that financial knowledge and financial attitude have a significant and positive relationship to financial management behaviour among Malaysian working adults while the locus of control has a negative relationship with financial management behavior among Malaysian working adults. Recommendations are put forth at the end of the study.

scholarly journals Pengaruh: Financial Attitude, Financial Knowledge Locus Of Control Terhadap Perilaku Manajemen Keuangan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1087
Author(s):  
Laurensia Agustine ◽  
Indra Widjaja
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Management Behavior ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Convenience Sampling

This study aims to analyze the influence of financial attitude, financial knowledge and locus of control on financial management behavior in 212 students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Tarumanagara University. The sample was selected using convenience sampling method. The data analysis technique was using Structural Equation Models (SEM) with Smart-PLS version 3.3.3. The results of this study reveals that financial attitude and financial knowledge have an influence on financial management behavior, while locus of control have no effect on financial management behavior. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh financial attitude, financial knowledge dan locus of control terhadap perilaku manajemen keuangan pada 212 mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Tarumanagara. Teknik pemilihan sampel yang digunakan adalah metode convenience sampling. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Structual Equation Models (SEM) dengan program Smart-PLS versi 3.3.3. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa financial attitude dan financial knowledge berpengaruh terhadap perilaku manajemen keuangan, sedangkan locus of control tidak berpengaruh terhadap perilaku manajemen keuangan.

scholarly journals Determinan Perilaku Pengelolaan Keuangan pada UMKM di Kabupaten Kediri

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 2467
Author(s):  
Faradila Larasaty ◽  
Makaryanawati Makaryanawati ◽  
Rizka Furqorina
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Financial Planning ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Management Behavior ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Positive Effect

This study aims to determine the effect of financial knowledge, financial planning and self-control on MSME's financial management behavior. The sampling technique in this study uses convenience sampling method. Data collected using questionnaire. This research used a quantitative approach and the analytical method used multiple linear regression. The results of this study are financial knowledge and financial planning have a positive effect on MSME's financial management behavior. Self control has no significant effect on the financial management behavior of SMEs. Based on the results of the study, the average respondent has good financial knowledge and has carried out financial planning well so there is good financial management behavior. Keywords: Financial Knowledge; Financial Planning; Self Control; MSME`s Financial Management.

scholarly journals The Effect of Financial Self-Efficacy and Financial Knowledge on Financial Management Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
Erny Amriani Asmin ◽  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
Mursalim Nohong ◽  
Ria Mardiana
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Management Behavior ◽  
Entrepreneurial Climate ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Government ◽  
Young Entrepreneurs

This study aims to determine financial knowledge and financial self-efficacy on financial management behavior. All respondents who were sampled in this study were young entrepreneurs who started a business from the beginning as many as 85 respondents, taking samples using a non-probability sampling method with purposive sampling technique. The data is processed using Warp-Pls 7.0 based on multiple regression. Financial self-efficacy and financial knowledge have a positive and significant contribution to financial management Behavior for young entrepreneurs. The results of this study have managerial implications that the government's attention is essential in providing facilities and infrastructure, favorable regulations for SMEs by creating an excellent entrepreneurial climate and facilitating the adoption of information technology so that SMEs can be technology literate. In addition, the relevant government, in this case for SME entrepreneurs' existence helps the government to succeed in development, especially in the economic field, and reduce unemployment. Based on our study states financial self-efficacy and financial knowledge have a positive and significant effect on financial management behavior for young entrepreneurs. Both, play a vital role in helping to build confidence in financial planning and management knowledge, understanding, and being able to overcome all business risks to achieve the expected success.

scholarly journals The Impact of Employee Characteristics in the Relation of Financial Knowledge, Financial Management Behavior and Personal Income with Investment Decision of Employee

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Natasha Asmara ◽  
Andreas Lako ◽  
Eny Trimeiningrum
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Personal Income ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Management Behavior ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Employee Characteristics ◽  
The Impact

The resarch is to analyze the impact of financial knowledge, financial management behavior, and personal income on investment decision of the employees of PT. Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul Tbk. This study is also to analyze moderating effect of employee’ characteristics in relation to financial knowledge and financial management behavior and personal income to investment decision of the employees. Based on purposive sampling and questionnaire, the study results in financial knowledge, financial management behavior, and personal income have positive impact on investment decision of the employees. However, employee’ characteristics do not show moderating effect in relations to financial knowledge and management behavior and personal income to investment decision of the employees. The results inidicate that emloyees’ characteristics (risk taker or risk adverse) weaken the influence of financial knowledge, financial management behavior, and personal income to investment decision of the employees.

Antecedents to responsible financial management behavior among young adults: moderating role of financial risk tolerance

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 1177-1194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhananjay Bapat
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Risk Tolerance ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Financial Behavior ◽  
Management Behavior ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Risk Tolerance

PurposeThe study examines the antecedents of responsible financial management behavior among young adults in India and explores the role of financial risk tolerance as a moderating variable.Design/methodology/approachThe sample includes young adults in the age group of 18–35. The analysis uses a two-step approach via standard partial least squares structural modeling (PLS-SEM) and ordinary least square (OLS) regression.FindingsStructural modeling results show that financial attitude fully mediates the relationship between financial knowledge and responsible financial management behavior, and locus of control influences responsible financial management behavior. Financial risk tolerance moderates the relationship. Among demographic factors, age and occupation influence responsible financial management behavior.Research limitations/implicationsThe financial knowledge used in the survey are based on self-reported responses. The future study can include participants from both developed and emerging countries to assess similarities and differences.Practical implicationsDespite the growing focus on improving financial literacy, there are growing concerns regarding responsible financial behavior. Since financial services is related to fiduciary responsibility, managers and policymakers need to ensure that financial knowledge results in improving financial attitude, which further leads to responsible financial behavior.Originality/valueThe present study from an emerging country will add value to the literature.

Exploring Antecedents to Financial Management Behavior for Young Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhannajay Bapat
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Electronic Banking ◽  
Management Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

In terms of future revenue stream, the potential of young adults is considered to be significant. The study is relevant to India as the segment dominates the population. The objective of the study is to examine the antecedents to financial management behavior for young adults. One hundred and sixty responses were obtained from respondents. While employing structural equation modeling, we found that variables such as help-seeking behavior, financial knowledge, and electronic banking, positively affect financial management behavior. The findings suggest that financial educators and counselors need to incorporate electronic banking along with other dimensions such as financial knowledge and help-seekers. Financial educators can benefit from innovative technology features.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Financial Literacy, Financial Knowledge, Financial Attitude, Income dan Financial Self Efficacy terhadap Financial Management Behavior Entrepreneur Lulusan Perguruan Tinggi di Surabaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 572
Author(s):  
Anglia Dinda Pramedi ◽  
Nadia Asandimitra Haryono
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Management Behavior

Finance is one of the factors in the development of a business. Therefore, the entrepreneur should be able to handle finances well to reach business purposes. Based on the previous studies, the purpose of this research is to determine the effect of several factors such as financial literacy, financial knowledge, financial attitude, income, and financial self-efficacy on financial management behavior. The research sample is 211 entrepreneur who has graduated from college in Surabaya. This research used conclusive causality research with primary data. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and snowball sampling method, and data distribution using an online questionnaire. SEM (Structural Equation Model) used for data analysis technique and using AMOS 24. The hypothesis showed that financial knowledge, income, and financial self-efficacy did not affect financial management behavior, but financial literacy and financial attitude influence financial management behavior. Therefore, the entrepreneur needs to improve financial literacy and financial attitude to manage finance on the business better.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PENCEGAHAN KECURANGAN (FRAUD) DALAM PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH MENGGUNAKAN ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Novia Tri Kurniasari ◽  
Anna Fariyanti ◽  
Nirwan Ristiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Control System ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Fraud Prevention ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Government ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Fraud phenomenon involves many actors from the government sector. Fraudulent practices in government has a negative impact on the economic and social sectors. Therefore, need for prevention effort to avoid state’s material and non material losses. The objectives of this study were to formulate fraud prevention strategies by using Analytical Hierarchy Process. Sources of data used in this study were questionnaires and interviews to 5 expert respondent. Strategies for fraud prevention on government financial management: (1) improving the supervision and control system, (2) improving the organizational culture, (3) formulating anti fraud value in the organization, (4) implementing reward system and punisment firmly, (5) anti fraud socialization for employees, and (6) forming agent of change. Key words: fraud prevention, internal control system, organizational culture, anti fraud value, Analytical Hierarchy Process

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