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Research paper thumbnail of The Influence of Personal and Organizational Factors on Ethical Decision Making Intentions among Managers

International Journal of Business and Management, 2011

... It stated clearly that if bribery, corrupt practices, favoritism and any other unethical beha... more ... It stated clearly that if bribery, corrupt practices, favoritism and any other unethical behaviors inbusiness dealings become the ... intends to examine the obvious personal and organizational factors that influence the decision-making intentions among managers working ...

Research paper thumbnail of Teachers’ Knowledge and Issues in the Implementation of School-Based Assessment: A Case of Schools in Terengganu

Asian Social Science, 2014

In tandem with educational best practices the world over, School-based assessments (SBAs) were in... more In tandem with educational best practices the world over, School-based assessments (SBAs) were introduced in Malaysia in 2012 for secondary one students. This study investigated quantitatively and qualitatively matters such as the teachers' knowledge of SBAs and the issues faced when implementing SBAs. Whereas the factors contributing to the problems of SBA implementation was investigated only qualitatively. A sample of 60 English teachers in the district of Dungun, Terengganu, who were involved in SBAs from the beginning was used, out of this, 20 teachers were interviewed to obtain qualitative findings. It was found that teachers had satisfactory knowledge of planning an SBA tailored lesson. They also showed satisfactory knowledge of developing SBAs but appeared to have difficulty in the psychometrics of test analysis. As for issues faced by teachers, they were not indifferent to SBA implementation but team work and collaboration among SBA teachers needs to be improved. Teachers faced problems in SBA implementation but overall had a positive attitude towards SBA. Teachers voiced concerns over the lack of adequate staff numbers, lack of uniformity and a possible element of biasness in grading. Teachers also faced time constraints, lack of effective materials and methodologies and poor ICT facilities in schools. They also feared cheating by students in SBAs. Future researchers should investigate the success of SBA implementation after a few years.

Research paper thumbnail of Attitude, Parental Encouragement and Perception of the Importance of English in English Language Learning

Asian Social Science, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Better Policing through a Paradigm Shift in Public Perception of the Police

Asian Social Science, 2012

The general populace may not always have a good impression of the police force. It is essential t... more The general populace may not always have a good impression of the police force. It is essential that the public should have a positive perception of the police force so that the force may be able to count on public cooperation in their efforts to combat crime and maintain public order. This paper investigated the factors that influenced the public opinion of the police such as police effectiveness in combating crime, corruption, brutality and personal links between police and the public. It is a qualitative study comprising 30 respondents from Terengganu and 30 from Penang. It was found that most of the educated members were not happy with the police as they felt that the police could be more effective in combating crime. In addition, respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the prevalence of corruption and brutality in the police force. They also felt that the actions taken by the police to curb these ills are inadequate. The police should further reduce crime and seen to be acting sternly against corruption and brutality in order to regain public confidence and win their cooperation in combating crime. Further research should be carried out on a quantitative basis using a much larger sample.

Research paper thumbnail of Public Confidence in Police Competency to Combat Crime

Asian Social Science, 2013

In recent times, the Malaysian public has expressed fears of increasing crime rate. However, the ... more In recent times, the Malaysian public has expressed fears of increasing crime rate. However, the authorities have tried to dispel public fears by stating that crime rate has actually taken a dip and public worry is more a matter of perception rather than a fear caused by a real and genuine basis. The police point out that there will be a time gap between reduction of crime rate and a raise in public confidence as public confidence does not go up immediately when there has been an improvement in the crime situation. This paper investigated the level of fear of the public pertaining to being a victim of crime. Additionally, this paper investigated the factors that influenced the public opinion of the police such as police effectiveness in combating crime, corruption, brutality and personal links between police and the public. It is essential that the public should have a positive perception of the police force so that the force may be able to count on public cooperation in their efforts to combat crime and maintain public order. A sample size of 407 was taken for this study. The sample was stratified according to age groups and the level of education. It was found that most of the educated members from urban areas were not happy with the police as they felt that the police could be more effective in combating crime. This group also registered a higher fear level of being a crime victim. Fear of becoming a crime victim amongst the respondents. The respondents also felt that the recently repealed Emergency Ordinance (EO) which enables detention without trial should be reinstated. The public also felt that the police need more formidable intelligence gathering and the courts should mete out heavier punishment.

Research paper thumbnail of Student and Lecturer Attributes and University Setting in Nurturing Oral Proficiency

Asian Social Science, 2014

This study is a survey investigating the factors that influence students to talk in English in En... more This study is a survey investigating the factors that influence students to talk in English in English classes. The study found that students do have positive attributes towards talking in English in class. Besides, it was also found, using descriptive statistics, that students perceive that the lecturer attributes and the university settings are conducive towards students' inclination to talk English in English language classes. The student's motivation level was also found to be satisfactory. Inferential statistics using Pearson 'r' was used to establish the relationship between student attributes and their motivation level towards talking in English in English classes. It was also found that there existed significant relationships between lecturer attributes and students' motivational level towards using English in class. Significant relationships are also established between lecturer attributes and students' motivational level and also university setting and students' motivational level when it comes to students preponderance towards using English in the class. In addition to the above factors, factors such as the students' socio-economic level and the motivation provided by their elementary school teachers should also be investigated. Future researchers should try to find out if those students who received powerful motivation from elementary school teachers end up talking more English in class later on. . Since majority of Malays come from a non-English speaking background, they find it difficult to use English for various reasons. They would hardly use English outside of their English classes and would resort to using Malay. They would also use Malay in English classes in some cases. Hence it is pertinent to find out whether the students have proper attributes towards using English. It is also useful to know whether the lecturer attributes and university setting is satisfactory and capable of encouraging students to use English.

Research paper thumbnail of The Influence of Personal and Organizational Factors on Ethical Decision Making Intentions among Managers

International Journal of Business and Management, 2011

... It stated clearly that if bribery, corrupt practices, favoritism and any other unethical beha... more ... It stated clearly that if bribery, corrupt practices, favoritism and any other unethical behaviors inbusiness dealings become the ... intends to examine the obvious personal and organizational factors that influence the decision-making intentions among managers working ...

Research paper thumbnail of Teachers’ Knowledge and Issues in the Implementation of School-Based Assessment: A Case of Schools in Terengganu

Asian Social Science, 2014

In tandem with educational best practices the world over, School-based assessments (SBAs) were in... more In tandem with educational best practices the world over, School-based assessments (SBAs) were introduced in Malaysia in 2012 for secondary one students. This study investigated quantitatively and qualitatively matters such as the teachers' knowledge of SBAs and the issues faced when implementing SBAs. Whereas the factors contributing to the problems of SBA implementation was investigated only qualitatively. A sample of 60 English teachers in the district of Dungun, Terengganu, who were involved in SBAs from the beginning was used, out of this, 20 teachers were interviewed to obtain qualitative findings. It was found that teachers had satisfactory knowledge of planning an SBA tailored lesson. They also showed satisfactory knowledge of developing SBAs but appeared to have difficulty in the psychometrics of test analysis. As for issues faced by teachers, they were not indifferent to SBA implementation but team work and collaboration among SBA teachers needs to be improved. Teachers faced problems in SBA implementation but overall had a positive attitude towards SBA. Teachers voiced concerns over the lack of adequate staff numbers, lack of uniformity and a possible element of biasness in grading. Teachers also faced time constraints, lack of effective materials and methodologies and poor ICT facilities in schools. They also feared cheating by students in SBAs. Future researchers should investigate the success of SBA implementation after a few years.

Research paper thumbnail of Attitude, Parental Encouragement and Perception of the Importance of English in English Language Learning

Asian Social Science, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Better Policing through a Paradigm Shift in Public Perception of the Police

Asian Social Science, 2012

The general populace may not always have a good impression of the police force. It is essential t... more The general populace may not always have a good impression of the police force. It is essential that the public should have a positive perception of the police force so that the force may be able to count on public cooperation in their efforts to combat crime and maintain public order. This paper investigated the factors that influenced the public opinion of the police such as police effectiveness in combating crime, corruption, brutality and personal links between police and the public. It is a qualitative study comprising 30 respondents from Terengganu and 30 from Penang. It was found that most of the educated members were not happy with the police as they felt that the police could be more effective in combating crime. In addition, respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the prevalence of corruption and brutality in the police force. They also felt that the actions taken by the police to curb these ills are inadequate. The police should further reduce crime and seen to be acting sternly against corruption and brutality in order to regain public confidence and win their cooperation in combating crime. Further research should be carried out on a quantitative basis using a much larger sample.

Research paper thumbnail of Public Confidence in Police Competency to Combat Crime

Asian Social Science, 2013

In recent times, the Malaysian public has expressed fears of increasing crime rate. However, the ... more In recent times, the Malaysian public has expressed fears of increasing crime rate. However, the authorities have tried to dispel public fears by stating that crime rate has actually taken a dip and public worry is more a matter of perception rather than a fear caused by a real and genuine basis. The police point out that there will be a time gap between reduction of crime rate and a raise in public confidence as public confidence does not go up immediately when there has been an improvement in the crime situation. This paper investigated the level of fear of the public pertaining to being a victim of crime. Additionally, this paper investigated the factors that influenced the public opinion of the police such as police effectiveness in combating crime, corruption, brutality and personal links between police and the public. It is essential that the public should have a positive perception of the police force so that the force may be able to count on public cooperation in their efforts to combat crime and maintain public order. A sample size of 407 was taken for this study. The sample was stratified according to age groups and the level of education. It was found that most of the educated members from urban areas were not happy with the police as they felt that the police could be more effective in combating crime. This group also registered a higher fear level of being a crime victim. Fear of becoming a crime victim amongst the respondents. The respondents also felt that the recently repealed Emergency Ordinance (EO) which enables detention without trial should be reinstated. The public also felt that the police need more formidable intelligence gathering and the courts should mete out heavier punishment.

Research paper thumbnail of Student and Lecturer Attributes and University Setting in Nurturing Oral Proficiency

Asian Social Science, 2014

This study is a survey investigating the factors that influence students to talk in English in En... more This study is a survey investigating the factors that influence students to talk in English in English classes. The study found that students do have positive attributes towards talking in English in class. Besides, it was also found, using descriptive statistics, that students perceive that the lecturer attributes and the university settings are conducive towards students' inclination to talk English in English language classes. The student's motivation level was also found to be satisfactory. Inferential statistics using Pearson 'r' was used to establish the relationship between student attributes and their motivation level towards talking in English in English classes. It was also found that there existed significant relationships between lecturer attributes and students' motivational level towards using English in class. Significant relationships are also established between lecturer attributes and students' motivational level and also university setting and students' motivational level when it comes to students preponderance towards using English in the class. In addition to the above factors, factors such as the students' socio-economic level and the motivation provided by their elementary school teachers should also be investigated. Future researchers should try to find out if those students who received powerful motivation from elementary school teachers end up talking more English in class later on. . Since majority of Malays come from a non-English speaking background, they find it difficult to use English for various reasons. They would hardly use English outside of their English classes and would resort to using Malay. They would also use Malay in English classes in some cases. Hence it is pertinent to find out whether the students have proper attributes towards using English. It is also useful to know whether the lecturer attributes and university setting is satisfactory and capable of encouraging students to use English.