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This study aims to identify profiles and predictors of career aspiration of Malaysian returnees f... more This study aims to identify profiles and predictors of career aspiration of Malaysian returnees from European and non-European countries. This study, involving 226 returnees, was carried out in the industrialized areas of the Klang Valley, Johore Bharu and Penang, and the state of Sabah. Four theories were applied in the analysis, namely the Push-Pull Theory, the Human Capital Theory, the Social Cognitive Career Theory, and the Chaos Theory of Careers. Personal and environmental factors within the major groups of push and pull factors, as well as age and duration abroad served as the independent variables while career aspiration was the dependent variable. Most returnees from Europe came back from the United Kingdom while Australia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Korea and the United States were the host countries outside of Europe. Accounting and finance (20.9%) was the leading professional sector for the European returnees, while medicine (18.9%) was the most common work sector among non-Eu...

This module is part of a package of 5 modules aimed at training trainers of population and develo... more This module is part of a package of 5 modules aimed at training trainers of population and development agencies in extension methods and techniques. Its overall objective is to stress the role of coordination in terms of elements concepts methods and techniques that are essential when forming teams with others to achieve common goals in development work. After completion of the module learners will be able to: 1) discuss the various development efforts for the fulfillment of multiple needs 2) explain the need for development agencies to work both with each other and with the community 3) identify the salient elements of coordination and 4) identify the problems encountered when working with development workers from other agencies and know ways to overcome these problems. Unit 1 focuses on missions of development efforts Unit 2 deals with the essence of coordination Unit 3 examines the issues and problems in coordination and Unit 4 presents a framework for resolving coordination problems. Each unit includes exercises for the trainer to use in individual plenary and group sessions.

Journal of European Industrial Training, 2011

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the influence of individual and organizational variables on the... more PurposeThis paper aims to examine the influence of individual and organizational variables on the career advancement of academics in Malaysian private universities.Design/methodology/approachA correlation study was conducted in six private universities. Data were collected using a structured self‐administered questionnaire. The dependent variable was academics' career advancement and the independent variables were individual and organizational factors. Using stratified random sampling, 105 full‐time academics were chosen as the study respondents. They represented sampling criteria such as pure science and social science disciplines, job positions and academic qualifications.FindingsRegression analysis showed that organizational variables, specifically mentoring, social network and organizational support, were the significant contributors to the career advancement of the academics with 56.1 per cent explanatory power. These results are useful to human resource development (HRD) p...

Human Resource Development International, 2007

This article discusses the experiences of the conference management team and the host (Universiti... more This article discusses the experiences of the conference management team and the host (Universiti Putra Malaysia-UPM) of the Fifth Asian Conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development, held in Putrajaya, Malaysia from 2 to 5 December 2006. In reviewing the conference, the following sub-topics are used for organizing the contents of the article: HRD in Malaysia; conference theme & overview; participations/country representations and paper streams; keynote addresses; conference assessment; and conclusions. At the end, brief perspectives of the next Asian HRD conference to be held in China are also provided.

The study aims to examine as to whether there exists gender differences in management style among... more The study aims to examine as to whether there exists gender differences in management style among a group of 124 men and 63 women managers of public organizations in Malaysia. Using Ministry Style Matrix of Berkley (1995), results indicate that men managers are most likely to practice commander style of management, followed by maintenance, shepherd and entrepreneur. On the other hand, women managers tend to portray the style of shepherd, entrepreneur, commander and maintenance. The study concludes that the managerial workforce is strongly gender constructed. The study implies that management should capitalize on gender variations in management style to the advantage of the organizations.

Thriving towards a successful career is full of experiences. The experiences are dependent on the... more Thriving towards a successful career is full of experiences. The experiences are dependent on the nature of the job, context and its interplay with life. The description on a career is further intensified when the issue of gender is incorporated. Especially among women who have been involved heavily as educators, there is a dearth of knowledge on what makes them excel in the field of higher education. Based on a career history research involving 31 highflying women academics (HFWAs) from eight Malaysian institutions of higher learning, this paper describes their career development experiences right from their status of young academics to the present status of professors. Specifically, it points to the uniqueness of academic career as they perceived where within it they grew and developed their career.

... On the other hand, women progressive farmers, besides being the leader of the women's se... more ... On the other hand, women progressive farmers, besides being the leader of the women's sect.ion or unit of the above associations, were all also key leaders in other women's units of development agencies such as RISDA (Rubber Industry Smallholders ... Maimunah Ismail ...

... Ismail, Maimunah (1979) Socio· economic Factors Associated with the Adoption of Applied Nutri... more ... Ismail, Maimunah (1979) Socio· economic Factors Associated with the Adoption of Applied Nutrition Programme (ANP) by Households in a Malaysian Mukim1. Pertanika, 3 (3). pp. 133-140. ... ID Code: 2016. Deposited By: Nur Izyan Mohd Zaki. Deposited On: 09 Nov 2009 12: ...

European Journal of Social Sciences–Volume 5, Number 2 (2007) 169 Uniqueness of Academic Career: ... more European Journal of Social Sciences–Volume 5, Number 2 (2007) 169 Uniqueness of Academic Career: Voices of Malaysian Women Professors Maimunah Ismail Department of Professional Development and Continuing Education Faculty of Educational Studies Universiti Putra ...

Page 1. UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA ... Edwin for his editorial work. Last but not least my special... more Page 1. UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA ... Edwin for his editorial work. Last but not least my special appreciation goes to my husband, Idris Haji Gmar and children, Fitri, Sabri and Siti for providing me the peace of mind so essential for the culmination of this work. 111 Page 5. ...

... ownership. METHODOLOGY The study was conducted in two villages, Sungai Kelambu and Kampung Ke... more ... ownership. METHODOLOGY The study was conducted in two villages, Sungai Kelambu and Kampung Kelanang, in the district of Kuala Langat in the state of Selangor. The villages represent a typical old and new village. The ...

Women In Management Review, 2008

... Many studies have indicated that the possibility of Malaysian women participating and succeed... more ... Many studies have indicated that the possibility of Malaysian women participating and succeeding in careers ... of supervisor support, 56 per cent of the women responded that they are treated fairly, that ... It is interesting to note that the women perceived that work life balance existed ...

... San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Raja Rohana Raja Mamat. (1991). The Role and Statu... more ... San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Raja Rohana Raja Mamat. (1991). The Role and Status of Malay Women in Malaysia: Social and Legal Perspectives. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka. Rashila Ramli (2002). ...

This study aims to identify profiles and predictors of career aspiration of Malaysian returnees f... more This study aims to identify profiles and predictors of career aspiration of Malaysian returnees from European and non-European countries. This study, involving 226 returnees, was carried out in the industrialized areas of the Klang Valley, Johore Bharu and Penang, and the state of Sabah. Four theories were applied in the analysis, namely the Push-Pull Theory, the Human Capital Theory, the Social Cognitive Career Theory, and the Chaos Theory of Careers. Personal and environmental factors within the major groups of push and pull factors, as well as age and duration abroad served as the independent variables while career aspiration was the dependent variable. Most returnees from Europe came back from the United Kingdom while Australia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Korea and the United States were the host countries outside of Europe. Accounting and finance (20.9%) was the leading professional sector for the European returnees, while medicine (18.9%) was the most common work sector among non-Eu...

This module is part of a package of 5 modules aimed at training trainers of population and develo... more This module is part of a package of 5 modules aimed at training trainers of population and development agencies in extension methods and techniques. Its overall objective is to stress the role of coordination in terms of elements concepts methods and techniques that are essential when forming teams with others to achieve common goals in development work. After completion of the module learners will be able to: 1) discuss the various development efforts for the fulfillment of multiple needs 2) explain the need for development agencies to work both with each other and with the community 3) identify the salient elements of coordination and 4) identify the problems encountered when working with development workers from other agencies and know ways to overcome these problems. Unit 1 focuses on missions of development efforts Unit 2 deals with the essence of coordination Unit 3 examines the issues and problems in coordination and Unit 4 presents a framework for resolving coordination problems. Each unit includes exercises for the trainer to use in individual plenary and group sessions.

Journal of European Industrial Training, 2011

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the influence of individual and organizational variables on the... more PurposeThis paper aims to examine the influence of individual and organizational variables on the career advancement of academics in Malaysian private universities.Design/methodology/approachA correlation study was conducted in six private universities. Data were collected using a structured self‐administered questionnaire. The dependent variable was academics' career advancement and the independent variables were individual and organizational factors. Using stratified random sampling, 105 full‐time academics were chosen as the study respondents. They represented sampling criteria such as pure science and social science disciplines, job positions and academic qualifications.FindingsRegression analysis showed that organizational variables, specifically mentoring, social network and organizational support, were the significant contributors to the career advancement of the academics with 56.1 per cent explanatory power. These results are useful to human resource development (HRD) p...

Human Resource Development International, 2007

This article discusses the experiences of the conference management team and the host (Universiti... more This article discusses the experiences of the conference management team and the host (Universiti Putra Malaysia-UPM) of the Fifth Asian Conference of the Academy of Human Resource Development, held in Putrajaya, Malaysia from 2 to 5 December 2006. In reviewing the conference, the following sub-topics are used for organizing the contents of the article: HRD in Malaysia; conference theme & overview; participations/country representations and paper streams; keynote addresses; conference assessment; and conclusions. At the end, brief perspectives of the next Asian HRD conference to be held in China are also provided.

The study aims to examine as to whether there exists gender differences in management style among... more The study aims to examine as to whether there exists gender differences in management style among a group of 124 men and 63 women managers of public organizations in Malaysia. Using Ministry Style Matrix of Berkley (1995), results indicate that men managers are most likely to practice commander style of management, followed by maintenance, shepherd and entrepreneur. On the other hand, women managers tend to portray the style of shepherd, entrepreneur, commander and maintenance. The study concludes that the managerial workforce is strongly gender constructed. The study implies that management should capitalize on gender variations in management style to the advantage of the organizations.

Thriving towards a successful career is full of experiences. The experiences are dependent on the... more Thriving towards a successful career is full of experiences. The experiences are dependent on the nature of the job, context and its interplay with life. The description on a career is further intensified when the issue of gender is incorporated. Especially among women who have been involved heavily as educators, there is a dearth of knowledge on what makes them excel in the field of higher education. Based on a career history research involving 31 highflying women academics (HFWAs) from eight Malaysian institutions of higher learning, this paper describes their career development experiences right from their status of young academics to the present status of professors. Specifically, it points to the uniqueness of academic career as they perceived where within it they grew and developed their career.

... On the other hand, women progressive farmers, besides being the leader of the women's se... more ... On the other hand, women progressive farmers, besides being the leader of the women's sect.ion or unit of the above associations, were all also key leaders in other women's units of development agencies such as RISDA (Rubber Industry Smallholders ... Maimunah Ismail ...

... Ismail, Maimunah (1979) Socio· economic Factors Associated with the Adoption of Applied Nutri... more ... Ismail, Maimunah (1979) Socio· economic Factors Associated with the Adoption of Applied Nutrition Programme (ANP) by Households in a Malaysian Mukim1. Pertanika, 3 (3). pp. 133-140. ... ID Code: 2016. Deposited By: Nur Izyan Mohd Zaki. Deposited On: 09 Nov 2009 12: ...

European Journal of Social Sciences–Volume 5, Number 2 (2007) 169 Uniqueness of Academic Career: ... more European Journal of Social Sciences–Volume 5, Number 2 (2007) 169 Uniqueness of Academic Career: Voices of Malaysian Women Professors Maimunah Ismail Department of Professional Development and Continuing Education Faculty of Educational Studies Universiti Putra ...

Page 1. UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA ... Edwin for his editorial work. Last but not least my special... more Page 1. UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA ... Edwin for his editorial work. Last but not least my special appreciation goes to my husband, Idris Haji Gmar and children, Fitri, Sabri and Siti for providing me the peace of mind so essential for the culmination of this work. 111 Page 5. ...

... ownership. METHODOLOGY The study was conducted in two villages, Sungai Kelambu and Kampung Ke... more ... ownership. METHODOLOGY The study was conducted in two villages, Sungai Kelambu and Kampung Kelanang, in the district of Kuala Langat in the state of Selangor. The villages represent a typical old and new village. The ...

Women In Management Review, 2008

... Many studies have indicated that the possibility of Malaysian women participating and succeed... more ... Many studies have indicated that the possibility of Malaysian women participating and succeeding in careers ... of supervisor support, 56 per cent of the women responded that they are treated fairly, that ... It is interesting to note that the women perceived that work life balance existed ...

... San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Raja Rohana Raja Mamat. (1991). The Role and Statu... more ... San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Raja Rohana Raja Mamat. (1991). The Role and Status of Malay Women in Malaysia: Social and Legal Perspectives. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka. Rashila Ramli (2002). ...