scholarly journals FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE USAGE OF E-WALLET AMONG YOUTH: A STUDY AT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN SOUTH SARAWAK

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 40-48
Author(s):  
Hartyni Mastor
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Global Marketing ◽  
Business Ecosystem ◽  
The World ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Institution Of Higher Learning

The advancement of finance technology in global marketing has given a big impact on the business ecosystem in this day of age. In the year 2003, around 25 million cell phone users had used their mobile devices to make purchases. However, the usage of e-Wallet still has not gained much interest by Malaysians during the business. In the first term of 2020, the world was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic that had changed the scenario of the global business ecosystem. The usage of e-Wallet has been the medium of the transaction when purchasing items for society since the start of the outbreak. The usage of e-Wallet is very popular among youth. Hence, a study has been conducted at a public institution of higher learning in south Sarawak to find out the factors that affect the usage of e-wallet among youth. The variables of this study are speed, security, social influence, and convenience. In total, 169 youth in the age range of 20-22 years old had participated in this study that was conducted online. The correlation has been analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and Data Analysis for Excel. The finding shows that there is a significant relationship between all factors tested with the use of e-wallet. Overall, e-Wallet usage is moderate among youth.

scholarly journals Performance appraisal as antecedents of job satisfaction among employees in a selected public institution of higher learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 08002
Author(s):  
Siti Mariam Abdullah ◽  
Nur Fatihah Abdullah Bandar ◽  
Rusli Ahmad ◽  
Helmi Sumilan ◽  
Ahmad Sopian Shminan
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Appraisal System ◽  
Institution Of Higher Learning

Performance appraisal (PA) is an important activity in any organisation. Employers have the responsibility of evaluating the work performance of each and every employee. In acknowledgement of this, most organizations persist in conducting performance appraisals despite numerous problems and constraints. This research attempts to determine the influence of performance appraisal as antecedents of job satisfaction among employees in a selected public institution of higher learning in Sarawak, East Malaysia. Quantitative methodology using an adapted questionnaire with statistical tests like Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Linear Regression (Stepwise) were utilised to analyse the data. The findings indicated that the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of PA have a positive and significant relationship with job satisfaction. Results also revealed that the strengths of PA is one of significant factors contributing to job satisfaction among employee on the practice of performance appraisal system.

Implementation of Guided Group Academic Writing Using Online Learning Tools

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. f1-8
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD JAZLAN BIN AHMAD KHIRI
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Second Language Learners ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Academic English ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
Institution Of Higher Learning

Writing is an important skill necessary for students pursuing a higher level of education. The challenge for second language learners would be to write accurate academic essays as required by the course for students that has been aligned to the Common European Framework (CEFR) B1 standard since 2015 at a public institution of higher learning. The academic English course offered at a public institution of higher learning was subjected to a guided academic writing using online tools by Harju and Åkerblom (2017) description of the teacher’s role in facilitating learning to achieve the intended learning outcome which is to write an academic essay focusing on its features. The participants in this study were second year undergraduates in the second semester of their study who struggled to write an essay early in the semester.  This study used a quantitative analysis collected from 10 participating students (n=10). The results found that the students made improvements to the feature of their essay and their feedback of the intervention were processed using frequency analysis indicated a hundred percent preference of the students to learn by their own discretion guided by the instructor and supported with online learning tools.

scholarly journals Balance Scorecard Implementation Challenges in Institution of Higher Learning: Overview of Prior Studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Peter U. Anuforo ◽  
Hazeline Ayoup ◽  
Nasiru Saidu
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Balance Scorecard ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Implementation Challenges ◽  
Mission Strategy ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
Institution Of Higher Learning

The incessant decline in the performance of Malaysian public institution of higher learning since 2007 to date has brought to fore the question of its performance management process. Studies have shown that performance management is a general phenomenon in the institution of higher learning worldwide. The implementation issues of Balance scorecard (BSC) is more pronounced in the non-profit outfit and governmental organizations (NPGOs) compared to the profit-oriented outfit. Reasons being that the BSC was originally developed and (or) meant for the profit-oriented outfit and not exactly the other way round. The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the issues of performance management in the institution of higher learning and specifically regarding the implementation issues of BSC encountered among Malaysia public institution of higher learning. This study provides a review of previous literature on the BSC implementation issues. Several implementation issues identified from the literatures are strategy misalignment, strategy communication issues, manager’s acceptance/employees buy-in, the issue of clarity of vision, mission, strategy, and outcome, and strategy map implementation issues. Findings revealed that the implementation issues of the BSC among Malaysia public institution actually helps to unravel the pitfalls of BSC project and provides a roadmap show that can improve and sustain effective performance management. The implication of this study is aimed at providing the means by which the Malaysian public institution of higher learning can identify the issues inherent in BSC implementation or strategy implementation and the way forward.  

The University of Minnesota School of Nursing: A Generation Ahead

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-110
Author(s):  
Joanne Disch
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Training Center ◽  
University Of Minnesota ◽  
School Of Nursing ◽  
Board Of Regents ◽  
The World ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University ◽  
Institution Of Higher Learning

In the first decade of the twentieth century, a unique experiment in education was begun, fostered, and brought through all the trials of disbelief and indifference to a high level of success. The School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota was the first training center of its kind to be sponsored, anywhere in the world, by an institution of higher learning (Board of Regents, 1908).

scholarly journals The Relationship between Flexible Working Arrangements and Quality of Work Life among Academicians in a Selected Public Institution of Higher Learning in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-55
Author(s):  
Diyanna Nurqistyna Ariffin ◽  
Nur Fatihah Abdullah Bandar ◽  
Surena Sabil ◽  
Samsiah Jayos ◽  
Mazdan Ali Amaran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Institution Of Higher Learning

This study aims to determine the relationship between working arrangements and quality of work life (QWL) among academicians in a selected public institution of higher learning in Kuching, Sarawak. A survey methodology was used in this study. This research involves the utilization of questionnaire which was administered among one-hundred and fifty (151) academicians currently working in a selected public institution in Kuching, Sarawak. The relationship between flexible working arrangements and quality of work life was analyzed using the Pearson’s Correlation analysis test. The results of this study revealed that there is a significant relationship between long working arrangement and flexible working arrangements with QWL. Hence, if organizations are concerned about developing their human resources and gaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace, it is necessary that they attend to one of their most precious assets, namely, their human resources by practicing flexible working arrangements.Keywords: working arrangements; quality of work life (QWL); flexible working arrangement (FWA)

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