Perceived Roles of Ethics and Social Responsibility, Internal Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Engagement of Academicians
Authors: Low Mei Peng ; Choe Kum Lung ; Lau Teck Chai
Pages: 706-717
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.706.717
Abstract
The echo of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is often heard in the contemporary business management since the last four decades. CSR continuously getting attention due to the ever changing business landscape. As CSR marks its notion of importance in the business context, its roles, and values among academicians who are entrusted to educate the future generation remains ambiguous. Current research aims to look into the impact of perceived roles of ethics and social responsibility (PRESOR) and Internal CSR on the Employee Engagement among academicians in the education setting. Judgemental sampling method is used to locate the targeted respondents and data collected is analysed using Partial Least Squares Equation Modeling. The results reveal that PRESOR has a positive impact on Internal CSR. Internal CSR has no significant impact on Employee Engagement among academicians and its’ indirect effect between PRESOR and Employee Engagement is also found to be insignificant. The findings contribute by providing some insights on the role of ethics and social responsibility among academicians in the education sector. Education institutions may wish to look into other means to increase academicians’ employee engagement instead of ethics and social responsibility.
Research Framework for the Impact of Innovative Mindset, Innovative Behaviour, and Innovation Performance on Competitive Advantage: An Application for Halal Smes Owner-Manager
Authors: Mohd Nur Ruzainy Alwi ; Amar Hisham Jaaffar ; Nur Amira Yahya ; Nurnazurah Azami
Pages: 718-723
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.718.723
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide a more realistic competitive advantage concept in order to investigate the impact of an innovative mindset, behaviour and performance on Halal SME’s competitive advantage in the context of a challenging worldwide Halal’s market. This study uses an constant methodology by outlining, analysing, arranging, and focusing the current state of the literature and proposes a research framework which assist in overcoming the restraints encountered in previous empirical research. The use of an innovative mindset and behaviour enables the researchers to provide a great explanation of a innovative performance and its relationship to competitive advantage. This study seeks to contribute to the practice of competitiveness of Halal SMEs area of research. Specifically, this study emphasises that Halal SMEs owner-managers should have innovative mindsets that can stimulate innovative behaviour and which can be translated into innovation performance and subsequently competitive advantage.
Key Determinants of Smart Phone Brand Loyalty
Authors: Yuen Yee Yen ; Wan Fahmy Wan Rasdi ; Devinaga A. P. Rasiah ; Suganthi A. P Ramasamy
Pages: 724-733
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.724.733
Abstract
Brand loyalty is one of the main facet to the triumph or downfall for smart phone organization. Consumer behavior have changed over the years due to the technological advancements of smart phone. There is a high competition between the brands of the smart phone manufacturers, so it is necessary to develop customer trust in order to increase brand loyalty. This research is an exploratory study of factors influencing smart phone brand loyalty of Generation Y in Malacca. This research studies the effect of different independent variables (brand image, perceived brand quality, brand experience, customer satisfaction and switching cost) that determines brand loyalty. A survey questionnaire is used as the primary data collection method, using the Likert scale measurement, and the sample size is 250. This study concludes that customer satisfaction and switching cost are significant factors that influence smart phone brand loyalty of Generation Y in Malacca.
Perceived Values and Personal Values: Which One Explains the Consumer’s Repurchase Intention of Eco-Friendly Home Appliances Product?
Authors: Siti Nor Bayaah Ahmad ; Azizah Omar ; Nabila Mohd Nadzri
Pages: 734-742
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.734.742
Abstract
Focus of the study is to look into two main factors namely perceived value and personal values on consumers’ repurchase intention on eco-friendly home appliances. Perceived values was represented by functional value, social value, financial value, whilst personal values were looking into the consumer’ perceived environmental consciousness and health consciousness. The data was collected among the users of green home appliances such as air-conditioning, refrigerators and lighting of the brands available in Malaysia. In total 193 respondents’ answers were used for further analysis. Data collected was analyse using PLS-SEM 3.0. The result indicated that only functional value, environmental consciousness, and health consciousness were the only constructs that directly influenced the consumer decision to re-purchase the green home appliances with (ß=0.533, p=0.00) (ß=0.325, p=0.00) and (ß=0.143, p<0.05) respectively. It is suggested that the idea of stressing and developing the awareness in taking care of the environment should be instilled from a young age and should start at home. Every household should carry out the activities of recycling and reusing items, as it plays a big role in reducing unwanted wastage that is harmful to the environment. Thus, effective advertising that uses emotional appeal should be implemented in local TV commercials and printed ads to raise the interest towards green home appliances.
Antecedent Model of Empowerment and Performance of Aceh Government With Motivation as the Intervening Variable
Authors: Em Yusuf Iis ; Mukhlis Yunus ; Muhammad Adam ; Hizir Sofyan
Pages: 743-747
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.743.747
Abstract
The concept of "Performance" becomes a significant concern to academics and practitioners as it plays an important role in creating and maintaining organizational behavior. This study uses descriptive quantitative analysis where the data is analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The sample size is 390 employees. The data are collected by conducting interviews and distributing questionnaires. This study uses reputable reference articles related to performance, empowerment, work environment, talent, and motivation. Several studies have discussed the relationship between performance and empowerment and also outlined the performance dimension, this research is for Aceh government development in the future.
A Phenomenological Study on Teacher’s View and Perspectives on Using Technology in Teaching & Learning
Authors: Mohammad Akbari Boorang ; Hossein Shokohi Fard ; Bahman Yasbolaghi Sharahi ; Rouhollah Khodabandelou
Pages: 748-755
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.748.755
Abstract
Technology has changed the conventional way of teaching and learning. Teaching with technology can deepen student learning by supporting instructional objectives. However, technology could be a distraction for students if they do not use it wisely. In addition, the emergence of new educational technologies has led to a need change teachers roles. This qualitative research study employed a phenomenological approach to focus on teachers’ views and perspectives on using technology in their teaching and learning. Eight full time elementary and secondary teachers in an international school attend in in-depth, semi-structural interviews. The data were analyzed using phenomenological analysis. Findings were coded into four categories: teacher concerns, teacher’s roles, teachers’ perspective, and implementation. Instructional maintenance, inequalities, filtration of information, teachers’ readiness and need for training have been identified as teacher concerns. Guider, facilitator, assessor and moderator were teachers’ roles in international school. Finally, the reason for implementing technology in schools was beneficial and effectiveness of integrating technology in classroom teaching. The research showed that teachers who are slightly younger often use the technology in teaching and learning more than the older teachers do.
Relationship between Fisherman Knowledge About Environmental Sanitation, Healthy Life Attitude, and Income on Quality of Fisherman Environmental Healthy Housing
Authors: Sapta Dewi Yusriani
Pages: 756-765
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.756.765
Abstract
This research aims to determine the relationship between knowledge about environmental sanitation, healthy life attitude, and income on quality of environmental healthy housing at Muara Angke North Jakarta, Indonesia. The method used was quantitative with a correlation study by applying regression and correlational analysis. Research results showed there was a significant correlation between fisherman knowledge about environmental sanitation, healthy life attitude, and income with fisherman quality of environmental healthy housing (0.01), where the figure was much lower than the level of sig 0.05. These results indicated that knowledge about environmental sanitation, healthy life attitude, and income has significantly contribution on the quality of environmental healthy housing. Therefore, if fisherman quality of environmental housing should be improved, factors such as knowledge about sanitation, healthy life attitude and income could be taken into consideration.
The influence of Perceived Service Quality towards Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty in Airasia Self Check-in System
Authors: Yusra ; Arawati Agus
Pages: 766-775
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.766.775
Abstract
The urgent needs for Airlines around the world, especially low-cost carrier to optimize earnings and reduce their operational costs accentuate the use of self-service technologies (SSTs) in their operating system, including their check-in process. The self-check-in system (online, mobile and at kiosk) is mainly offered to reduce costs, speed and enhance the customer’s experience. Using adapted questionnaire from self-service technology quality (SSTQUAL) scale, this research aims to examine the service quality of airline self-check-in system and its impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty in an emerging market for a low-cost carrier, namely Airasia. Data for the study are collected from 123 passengers who have used the Airasia’s self-check-in service and are analyzed using Pearson’s correlation and Smart partial least square (SmartPLS). The result indicates that self-check-in service quality exhibits significant impact on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. It also found that customer satisfaction fully mediates the relationship between perceived service quality and customer loyalty.
The Underlying Factors of Regional Income Disparities in Indonesia
Authors: Recky H E Sendouw ; Apeles L. Lonto ; Ignatius Javier C. Tuerah
Pages: 776-783
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.776.783
Abstract
An increasing of regional data availability has revived of scholars’ interest in regional economic growth and disparities. The main reason for this revival came from attempts to improve the predictive ability of neoclassical model of growth. The objectives of this paper are to examine per capita gross regional product growth disparities, to check the existence of sigma and beta convergence across Indonesian provinces and to identify the underlying factors that affect per capita gross regional product growth. This is a quantitative study, and by making use of Coefficient of Variation and the Neoclassical Growth Model we found that The per capita gross regional product growth disparities tend to increase in the period of study, however, the existence of conditional beta convergence also implies. The underlying factors that are identified affect real per capita GRP growth are export, Foreign Direct Investment, Inflation and government expenditure.
The Human Rights Discourse in Indonesia Political Contestation
Authors: Dudi Iskandar ; Antar Venus ; Aceng Abdullah ; Herlina Agustin
Pages: 784-790
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.784.790
Abstract
This study focuses on human rights discourse on the 2014 presidential and vice presidential campaign in Koran Sindo and Media Indonesia newspapers. Both media are building discourse because of alignment to certain presidential and vice presidential candidates. Sindo newspaper sided with Prabowo Subianto-Hatta Rajasa couples while Media Indonesia supports Joko Widodo-Jusuf Kalla. Using two research methods, the critical discourse analysis of Norman Fairclough and critical linguistic analysis Roger Fowler and his colleagues, this research finds first that human rights discourse is used as a political tool, either endorsing or hitting certain presidential and vice presidential pairs. The discourse that he built is not to uphold human rights in Indonesia that is essential but for the sake of momentary interest in winning certain candidates in political contestation. This can be seen from the words, sentences, paradigms, and discourse that carried the two newspapers. Second, the alignment of Koran Sindo and Media Indonesia to certain presidential and vice presidential pairs make journalism both problematic. The five pillars of journalism under study are justice, objectivity, independence, impartiality / neutrality, and cover of both sides to collapse and loss of vital elbow.
The Making of Heritage Places through the Narration of Ethnic Identity at the Melaka World Heritage Site
Authors: S. Sukri ; A. W. Radzuan
Pages: 791-799
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.791.799
Abstract
This paper focuses on the making of heritage places through the narration of ethnic’s identity at Melaka World Heritage site (WHS). Ethnic identity plays a vital role in identifying the community’s heritage because people identify themselves to places as it postulates their identity and provoke their sense of belongingness. Due to limited of scientific information in the related field, this study argues the significance in the making of heritage places through the narration based on ethnic’s identity at Melaka WHS. This research was conducted using ethnographic methods, which used a snowball sampling technique. It involves an in-depth interview with 19 communities and participant observations. The audio data from interviews were transcribed into text and analysed using thematic analysis. Based on results, it shows community speaks their rights to be represented within the whole aspects of landscape, culture and history, which embodied in Melaka WHS. It is portrayed in the aspects of their historical records, culture, language, identity and place attachment. It also identifies challenges, which hinder the formation of ethnic’s identity towards the place making such as generation gap, population density and uncontrolled developments. This study contributes to the importance of identity and placing making in cultural heritage management at World Heritage site.
The Perception of Malaysian Buddhist towards Islam in Malaysia
Authors: Ahmad Faizuddin Ramli ; Jaffary Awang
Pages: 800-806
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.800.806
Abstract
The existence of Muslim-Buddhist conflicts in the Southeast Asian region such as in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand is based on the perception that Islam is a threat to Buddhism. While in Malaysia, although the relationship between the Muslims and Buddhists remains in harmony, there is a certain perception among Buddhists towards Islam. Hence, this article will discuss the forms of Buddhism’s perception of Islam in Malaysia. The study was qualitative using document analysis. The study found that particular group of Buddhists in Malaysia had a negative perception of Islam, particularly on the implementation of Islamization policy by the government and the Islamic resurgence movement in Malaysia. This perception is based on misunderstanding of Islam which is seen as a threat to the survival of Buddhists in practicing their teachings. The study recommends the empowerment of understanding between the religious adherents through Islamic-Buddhist dialogue at various levels of government and NGOs.
Paralegals and Women Access to Justice : Making Access to Justice of Women Victims of Violence Effective
Authors: Rima Vien Permata Hartanto ; Siany Indria Liestyasari ; Atik Catur Budiati
Pages: 807-813
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.807.813
Abstract
This study responds to the fact that the high number of violence against women (KtP) and the weakness of access to justice of women victims of violence, whereas the Government of Indonesia has issued various laws and regulations to protect women. This shows that the face of women, especially women victims of violence in law and social life in Indonesia is very complex.The main obstacle faced by women victims of domestic violence (KDRT) in Surakarta City in accessing justice is the low awareness and understanding of their legal rights. To assist the constraints faced by women victims of violence in accessing justice, the role of intermediaries in this paralegal becomes very important. Therefore, this study will explore the deepening of the role effectiveness and constraints faced by paralegals in the fulfillment of access to justice for women victims Violence in Surakarta City. The purpose of this study is to orient theoretical development on the study of violence against women and access to justice.This research uses qualitative socio-legal method that is interdisciplinary approach to law; Is an alternative approach to conduct an examination of legal studies that are doctrinal.In particular, there are three reasons why the role of paralegals is crucial in helping women victims of access to justice. First, paralegals play the role of "familiarization" of the legal system for poor and marginalized groups such as women victims of violence. Second, paralegals are more accessible to women’s groups. In addition to being easy to find, legal services by paralegals are cheaper than similar services provided by lawyers or advocates. Third, paralegals influence the power relations and bargaining position of women groups that can be seen from reaction changes and other parties’ responses including responses from government institutions and law enforcement agencies. In general, paralegals apply methods of empowerment, education and legal training and representatives of justice seekers. In addition to seeking justice seekers to obtain justice in a real sense, paralegals also build social movements capable of encouraging the settlement of cases and enforcement of women’s rights.Constraints often faced by paralegals in assisting women victims of access to justice are the absence of formal legitimacy for paralegals in terms of legislation, the lack of funds owned by institutions where paralegals are sheltered and formal education level problems for uneven paralegals.
The Effect of Knowledge about Waste Management and Gender on Environmental Sanitation Behavior
Authors: Sapta Dewi Yusriani
Pages: 814-821
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.814.821
Abstract
The objective of this research was to find out whether knowledge about waste management and gender on environmental sanitation behavior. The method used in this study was an Ex Post Facto research with 2 x 2 factorial design with a random sample technique of 60 citizens at Muara Angke, North Jakarta, Indonesia. Data were analyzed by applying two way ANOVA and Tukey test. The research results were: 1) there was significant differences on environmental sanitation behavior between knowledge about waste management who were the high and those who were the low; 2) there was significant differences on environmental sanitation behavior between those who have an male and an female; 3) for female, environmental sanitation behavior were more positive with the high knowledge about waste management compared to the low knowledge about waste management; 4) for male environmental sanitation behavior were more positive with low knowledge about waste management compared to the high knowledge about waste management; 5) there was significant interaction effect between knowledge about waste management and gender on environmental sanitation behavior. To improve the environmental sanitation behavior, there was a need to consider the knowledge about waste management and gender factors.
Mongondow Pronoun: The Teaching of Indonesian Local Language in the Context of National Language
Authors: Donal Matheos Ratu
Pages: 822-831
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.822.831
Abstract
One of the endangered local languages in Eastern region of Indonesia is Mongondow Language (Bahasa Mongondow). Despite its usage among local people of Mongondow, this language is in the threat of fading out due to the existence of Manado Malay and national language. Dealing with this challenge, the government launched a curriculum emphasizing upon the inclusion of local contents including language in the learning process. One of which is Mongondow pronoun that is significantly used for plural activities and continuous intensity. Within such context, this research paper aims at revealing the comparison of pronoun of Mongondow language to Indonesian national language in terms of form and function. It also discusses the contribution of the local language to the learning of national language in schools. This research is descriptively qualitative in nature. Data are taken from several regions in Mongondow which are considered being the place for the speakers of the language. The data are comparatively analyzed. The results show that it is true that the pronoun of Mongondow language take several forms, however they have its similarities to that of Indonesian national language in terms of forms, functions and meanings. These similarities define the benefits of using the local language to the learning of the national language in the regions of Mongondow.
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