Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on graduate work-readiness challenges in three Asia Pacific economies (Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia), the roles main stakeholders (government, employers industry) process. intention design a stakeholder-oriented HRM model address identified challenges. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative triangulation method comprising interviews groups was used with participant samples for each country – Australia (19), (19) Malaysia (15)....

This qualitative study explores the gig economy's challenges, effects, and motivations. Understanding crucial issues could result in improved human resource management better health wellbeing for workers. A approach was used to explore main jobs performed by workers Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. included both full-time part-time walkers cyclists. semi-structured interview identify challenges effects of delivery food riders. The challenge is an unstable income, which may negatively impact their...

This paper aims to provide a clearer picture of the main functions short-term expatriate assignments. It is based on results from an empirical study with involving 84 interviewees different companies located in host countries. The were managers mainly Malaysian, Australian, and Singaporean that operated internationally. duration interviews was average 1 hour 30 minutes. Extensive notes voice recordings made during interviews. Thematic analysis converging interviewing technique used analyse...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact human capital index (HCI) on economic growth (EG). Despite a consistent pattern between capabilities and growth, there no significant correlation HCI EG, while employment positively correlated. improves both labor force education health care commitment nation, two important factors affecting employment. Accordingly, country's development plan should improve its citizens, including monitoring their closely providing quality students. In...

Human Resource Management (HRM) theorists reported that the key roles of HRM were four inter-related broad competencies namely, strategic partner, change agent, employee champion and administrative expert. If properly managed, these could create efficiency, commitment cultural construction improvement in organizations. The practiced differently to suit organizational objectives, industries values. But, without skilled, knowledgeable, qualified experienced employees; it may affect...

The importance of performance appraisal is widely acknowledged, and its implementation varies from country to country. China's evaluation conducted once a year, new version the civil service system will be developed in 2020. This study examines academic perspectives on China, which often vary approach, content, incentive structures, outcomes. Due lack accuracy subjectivity, concept "unscientific indicator design" China has been greatly criticized. Chinese servants must have high ideological...

Trust is widely regarded as a potent factor in attaining favorable individual and collective results. Prior studies have commonly categorised trust business organizations into three distinct dimensions: the organization itself, managers, colleagues. The primary outcome variables that determine organizational are employee job satisfaction, commitment, positive behaviour, high performance levels. Employee can foster emotional loyalty, continuous moral loyalty. We contend exerts significant...

Children who take two types of national examinations at 12 and 17 years old are compared using results from the Malaysian examinations. It is proven future workers will be 100 percent more productive if they complete their education. Malaysia's HCI 0.62 means a child born today 62 than given education adequate health care. According to results, examination scores children aged correlated. This study's limitation that it did not cover aspects thoroughly. Therefore, study should directed this area.

In 2018, the World Bank recommended an index to forecast Human Capital productivity based on four components. Based healthy 17-year-olds, this study examined their potential. Investigated potential of 17 graders described in HCI. Methods - The HCI includes schooling years, test scores, and child survival. This compares 12th-grade results with 17th-grade national examinations. SPSS paired t-tests were used 102 students who took exams from 2009 2018. Limitation. Finances prevented health...

Houseboats are one of the tourist attractions in Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu. Their unique services have not been documented much which prompted this study. The objectives study (i) to identify features houseboats as and (ii) examine characteristics offered by houseboat operators tourists visiting lake. design is exploratory approach used qualitative through in-depth interviews supported observation. Eight workers were involved informants. results showed that they complete facilities like those...

The rising costs of living, the increasing trend healthy lifestyle and limitations agricultural area led to introduction community garden. Nevertheless, low level knowledge expertise by using technology in cultivation forces communities continue cultivating crops their existing experiences. Therefore, this study examines role institutions involvement utilizing fertigation methods cultivate gardens. A quantitative was conducted on 50 respondents Kampung Gali Hilir, Pahang. In general,...

Objective There are three main objectives of this study. First, study is to examine the influence union effectiveness and perceived support on relationship capital achieve positive mental health in workplace. Next, investigate interdependency dimensions capital: communication, trust commitment between leader members improving strengthening within union. Lastly, role as mediator effectiveness, health. Methodology/Technique A total 600 questionnaires completed by trade leaders manufacturing...

Objective – There are three main objectives of this study. First, study is to examine the influence union effectiveness and perceived support on relationship capital achieve positive mental health in workplace. Next, investigate interdependency dimensions capital: communication, trust commitment between leader members improving strengthening within union. Lastly, role as mediator effectiveness, health.

This paper examines the elements of culture in printmaking artworks. The objective this study will analyse artworks that show stimuli Therefore, as to enhance study, selected were identified, analysed and determine their formulation process categorization was based on through observation artwork. outcome showed significantly illustrates how an artist appreciates cultural aspects Most raised aesthetic appreciation for country shared uniqueness Malaysia’s into Keywords: Artworks, Culture,...

Seafood stall facilities are one of the tourist attractions when it comes to seeking food in Kota Kinabalu. In Malaysian context, studies related tourism and sector scarce limited. The purpose this study was identify characteristics respondents' visits seafood stalls, review level visitor satisfaction basic amenities at examine services visited number respondents is 91 people consisting local residents, including daily visitors domestic tourists. involved were visitors, tourists, visiting...

The existence of various monuments and buildings built since the early 1900s needs to be preserved as heritage tourist attractions. Taiping is one cities that has potential promoted a popular tourism destination in Perak. To end, purpose this study was identify types categories have used attractions city; by examining perceptions local people on suggest strategies measures preserve conserve city. This uses mixture quantitative qualitative methods. results show there are old being...

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park (TLTAR) is a marine park established under the Establishment of Parks Malaysia Order 1994 Department Fisheries to conserve resources and develop tourism. It consists five islands, namely Manukan Island, Mamutik Sapi Sulug portion Gaya Island. The has an area 4,929 hectares, which two-thirds are submerged. purpose study investigate characteristics tourist attractions tourism infrastructure in TLTAR, Sabah. involved 249 respondents, including locals who have...

The issue of tourist safety and security is not new, but studies on the awareness female tourists aspects threats are still lacking limited. Therefore, this article aims to (i) identify types factors that concern when traveling in a city (ii) examine their city. In context study, location chosen Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. This study uses quantitative approach through distribution questionnaires. To end, 93 respondents were selected randomly from those involved women's tourism findings showed...