scholarly journals The challenges faced by halal certification authorities in managing the halal certification process in Malaysia

Food Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (S1) ◽  
pp. 170-178
Author(s):  
M.A. Muhammad ◽  
A.B. Elistina ◽  
S. Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Policy Intervention ◽  
Certification Process ◽  
Certification Body ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Development Department

The massive demand for halal food is the main reason business enterprises engage in halal food production, namely for the purpose of increasing profits. Halal certification has been managed by Malaysian halal certification authorities, namely the Islamic Development Department Malaysia (JAKIM) and the State Islamic Religious Department (JAIN). This study triangulates the viewpoints of Halal Auditors, Halal Executives, and Halal Certification Panel in managing the halal certification process in Malaysia. The main aim of this study is to explore the challenges faced by halal certification authorities and the initiatives that can be taken to improve their roles. A qualitative research method via indepth interviews with Halal Auditors from JAKIM and JAIS, Halal Certification Panel, and Halal Executives from various companies has been used to gather the data for this study. Findings from the interviews highlighted six challenges in the halal certification process which are lack of manpower, Halal Auditor’s lack of skills and knowledge, problems with MYeHALAL system, issues in reviewing halal certification applications, lack of proper guidelines in Malaysia halal certification, and competition from the foreign certification body. The initiatives and suggestions to improve the standard and performance of the Malaysian halal certification authorities are also highlighted. In terms of practical implications, the findings of this study can be used as baseline data for any policy intervention and improvement or advocacy efforts related to halal certification process in Malaysia.

A qualitative analysis of South Korean casino experiences: A perspective on the experience economy

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changsup Shim ◽  
Eun Ji Oh ◽  
Chul Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Rational Behavior ◽  
Emotional Experiences ◽  
Current Analysis ◽  
Experience Economy ◽  
South Korean ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Gambling Activities ◽  
Practical Implications

This study aims to examine the casino experiences of South Koreans within the framework of the four realms suggested by Pine and Gilmore's concept of the experience economy. Employing a qualitative research method, the current analysis focuses on how casinos are experienced and contextualized by contemporary South Koreans who imbue casinos with different meanings depending on how the individuals have experienced these places. The results reveal that the concept of the experience economy provides a new perspective for casino researchers to shift focus away from the rational behavior of casino visitors to focus more on their subjective and emotional experiences. The findings particularly show that South Korean casino visitors get easily absorbed in the casino environment, although they are unlikely to be completely immersed; at the same time, most of the visitors remain passive participants in gambling activities. Several salient practical implications are provided for casino researchers and marketers.

scholarly journals Enhancing Employee Engagement for Small and Medium Enterprises in Taiwan

2021 ◽  
pp. 1318-1339
Author(s):  
Kuo-Tai Cheng ◽  
Kirk Chang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Work Commitment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Food Manufacturing ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Practical Implications

The aim of the research is to study the employee engagement strategies utilised in Taiwan's SMEs from the perspective of the employees. In doing so, a qualitative research method was employed using semi-structured interviews. Nine participants from five sectors of SMEs (electronics & information, metal transportation, machinery and equipment, food manufacturing, and textile) were interviewed. The authors' results reveal that having high levels of engagement amongst employees in Taiwan's SMEs will bring about an increase in work commitment amongst employees which encourages productivity for the organisation. These findings hold several important theoretical and practical implications.

scholarly journals Upaya Meningkatkan Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia melalui Strategi Persaingan Usaha Ekonomi Kreatif Menuju New Normal (Studi Kasus Pegadaian Cabang Pelayanan Syariah (CPS) Bangkalan)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismawati Ismawati ◽  
Mochammad Isa Anshori
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Great Demand ◽  
Economic Strategies ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Many

The objectives of this study include knowing how to develop the quality of human resources, the extent to which the competitive strategy in improving the quality of services will be applied towards the new normal, how to improve the quality of human resources and performance competition strategies in the new normal era. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research method. The results showed that CPS Bangkalan Pegadaian to improve or develop the quality of human resources through increasing creative economic strategies by means of improving several products and CPS Bangkalan Pegadaian systems, including the Digital Sharia Pawnshop Application (PSD), Amanah Financing, Gold Savings and Arrum. The product and system of the CPS Bangkalan Pegadaian that is in great demand by customers is gold savings. This product is in great demand because it is easy to access, the process is fast, and there are fewer requirements to fulfill. The obstacles faced are the lack of socialization to customers, the many requirements.

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL ADVERTISING IN TOURISM

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 193-204
Author(s):  
Maria Jeznach ◽  
Beata Sawicka ◽  
Marta Szymańczyk ◽  
Agnieszka Duczmańska
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Group Interview ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Social Advertising ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose. The main objective of the study was to determine the role of social advertising in tourism on the example of “Bloody souvenir” advertising. Method. The research method used for the purpose of this work was focused group interview (FGI). Findings. As a result of the discussion, the respondents considered this ad unsuccessful. Although it promotes patterns of behaviour while counteracting negative behaviours and phenomena in tourism, it is too brutal. While discussing the issue, it was recognised that the role of this social advertising in tourism is related to its educational and informational function, which is a well-fulfilled social role. Research and conclusions limitations. Empirical research concerns only the views of the studied group. They should not be generalised to the population in Poland. Practical implications. The study can be used for broader qualitative research and is a tool for formulating detailed research areas. Originality. Focused group interview was carried out based on the prepared original scenario. Type of paper. An article presenting the results of empirical research.

scholarly journals Enhancing Employee Engagement for Small and Medium Enterprises in Taiwan

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuo-Tai Cheng ◽  
Kirk Chang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Work Commitment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Food Manufacturing ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Practical Implications

The aim of the research is to study the employee engagement strategies utilised in Taiwan's SMEs from the perspective of the employees. In doing so, a qualitative research method was employed using semi-structured interviews. Nine participants from five sectors of SMEs (electronics & information, metal transportation, machinery and equipment, food manufacturing, and textile) were interviewed. The authors' results reveal that having high levels of engagement amongst employees in Taiwan's SMEs will bring about an increase in work commitment amongst employees which encourages productivity for the organisation. These findings hold several important theoretical and practical implications.

scholarly journals Exploring the phenomenon of open awareness and its effects on stress and burnout

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 77-93
Author(s):  
Jevon Dängeli
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Research Method ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Stress Resilience ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
And Performance

This article introduces research in open awareness (OA). The qualitative research method of interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was utilised to investigate the characteristic phenomena that are associated with the state and perspective of OA, including its effects in terms of stress resilience, burnout prevention and psychological well-being. The research project involved exploring the experiences of people with high stress and burnout levels who practiced the OA technique for 24 days. The overall outcome of this research suggests that the OA technique may promote resilience to stress, while helping to improve well-being and performance, which in turn may support the prevention and treatment of burnout. This conclusion is supported by current literature, covering how distress and the onset of burnout may be associated with chronic tunnel awareness, which the OA technique was found to counteract. Two distinct areas of future research are proposed involving OA with implications for social renewal.

scholarly journals PEMAHAMAN USAHA MIKRO, KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UMKM) DI JATINANGOR TERHADAP KEWAJIBAN SERTIFIKASI HALAL PADA PRODUK MAKANAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Akim - Akim ◽  
Neneng Konety ◽  
Chandra Purnama ◽  
Monita Hizma Adilla
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Food Products ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Certification Process ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Consumer Rights ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
The Government

Sebagai kawasan pendidikan, Jatinangor telah mengalami pertumbuhan populasi dan perkembangan ekonomi yang mendorong perningkatan jumlah Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di Jatinangor. Disisi lain, pemerintah menerapkan Undang-Undang no.33 tahun 2014 Jaminan Produk Halal di 2019 semua produk yang bersertifikat halal. Agar kebijakan ini berjalan dengan baik, dibutuhkan pemahaman dari produsen untuk menyediakan produk-produk halal dan mendaftarkan sertifikasi halal untuk menjamin hak konsumen dan kepuasan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pemahaman UMKM di Jatinangor dalam menjamin produk-produk makanan halal yang dibuat oleh kepemilikan sertifikat halal yang dikeluarkan oleh lembaga sertifikasi halal yang berwenang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner, pengamatan dan wawancara semi-terstruktur. Hasil studi ini menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman UMKM di Jatinangor pada sertifikasi halal masih relatif rendah. Pangsa pasar produk makanan di Jatinangor tidak cocok oleh ketersediaan makanan yang halal dijamin melalui kepemilikan sertifikasi halal oleh UMKM sebagai penyedia makanan di Jatinangor. Kondisi ini disebabkan oleh berbagai alasan, tetapi alasan utama adalah kurangnya pengetahuan, informasi, dan Sosialisasi proses sertifikasi halal itu sendiri serta masalah-masalah dalam hal biaya yang harus dikeluarkan untuk melaksanakan sertifikasi halal proses pendaftaran.As an education area, Jatinangor has been encountering a high rate of population and economic improvements which have encourage the development of Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) in Jatinangor. On the other side, the government implement the Undang-Undang No.33/2014 Jaminan Produk Halal that in 2019 all products have the halal-certified. In order for this policy run properly, it needs understanding from producers to provide halal products and register halal certification to guarantee consumer rights and satisfaction. The purpose of this study is to know the understanding of UMKM in Jatinangor in guaranteeing halal food products made by the possession of halal certificates issued by the authorized halal certification institution. The research method used is quantitative research methods with data collection techniques through questionnaires, observation, and semi-structured interviews. The results of this study indicate that the understanding of UMKM in Jatinangor on halal certification is still relatively low. The market share of food products in Jatinangor has not been matched by the availability of food that is halal guaranteed through ownership of halal certification by UMKM as a food provider in Jatinangor. This condition is caused by a variety of reasons, but the main reason is the lack of knowledge, information, and socialization of the halal certification process itself as well as the problems in terms of costs that must be incurred to carry out the halal certificationregistration process.        

scholarly journals TINGKAT KETAHANAN PANGAN RUMAH TANGGA DI DESA TERTINGGAL

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 303
Author(s):  
Imron Rosyadi ◽  
Didit Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
And Performance

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of production, availability of food for the community and analyze the level of accessibility of food for households in villages in the district behind Weru Sukoharjo. The method of analysis used in qualitative research is descriptive analytic in order to approach the situation, structure, behavior and performance (SSPP). Use of this approach is based on the consideration of allegations that sensitive (vulnerable) of food a lot happening in the villages left behind. The results of this study indicate that the performance of food production especially rice or rice has increased significantly from year to year, but increased production has not been able to offset the growth in consumption of rice that grows higher than the growth in rice production. This shows that in terms of food availability, food security in the area of research is still very low.

Learning Conversation and Shared Network Leadership

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jürgen Weibler ◽  
Sigrid Rohn-Endres
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Interorganizational Networks ◽  
Original Network ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Collective Processes ◽  
Shared Network ◽  
Practical Implications

This paper develops an understanding of how shared leadership emerges in social network interactions. On the basis of a qualitative research design (grounded theory methodology – GTM) our study in two interorganizational networks offers insights into the interplay between structures, individuals, and the collective for the emergence of shared network leadership (SNL). The network-specific Gestalt of SNL appears as a pattern of collective and individual leadership activities unified under the roof of a highly developed learning conversation. More importantly, our findings support the idea that individual network leadership would not emerge without embeddedness in certain high-quality collective processes of relating and dialogue. Both theoretical and practical implications of this original network leadership perspective are discussed.

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