Khulida Kirana Yahya

Job characteristics, work involvement, and job performance of public servants

Purpose The primary purpose of this study is to assess the predicting role of job characteristics on job performance. Dimensions in the job characteristics construct are skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy and feedback. Further, work involvement is tested as a mediator in the hypothesized link. Design/methodology/approach A total of 256 public servants reported on their job characteristics and work involvement while supervisory ratings were used to assess their level of job performance. SPSS version 14 and AMOS 16 were used for statistical analyses of the data. A hypothesized structural equation model was tested to examine both direct and indirect influence of job characteristics on job performance. Findings The findings revealed that task significance and feedback significantly influence job performance and the relationships are mediated by work involvement. Skill variety, however, has a significant and direct influence on public servants’ job performance. Research limitations/implications The research results have provided support for the key theoretical propositions. Specifically, this study has managed to substantiate some empirical evidences in partial support of the job characteristics theory. Practical implications As for practical implication, the significant and positive impact of skill variety, task significance and feedback on job performance suggests the importance of these job characteristics dimensions in promoting high level of job performance among public servants. Originality/value This study aims to provide additional empirical evidence in support of the job characteristics theory. The theoretical framework of this study managed to substantiate empirical evidence in partial support of the job characteristics theory.

An empirical study on the influence of perceived organizational support on academic expatriates’ organizational commitment

The paper aims to examine the relationships between the perceived organizational support and expatriates’ organizational commitment. A total of 131 questionnaires was distributed to expatriate who are currently serving at a public university and a sample of 93 returned-questionnaires was used for further analysis. The data were analyzed using Pearsons correlation and regression analysis to investigate the relationship perceived organizational support and organizational commitment. The correlation analysis proved that the perceived organizational support was highly important to affective and normative commitment whereas its relationship with continuance commitment is not relevant. Finally, the regression analysis revealed perceived organizational support as being more significant at influencing organizational commitment. Furthermore, the regression results also showed that 40.6 % of total variance of POS was explained by organizational commitment. This denotes that POS play a vital role in promoting organizational commitment. In addition, discussions, implications, as well as conclusions of the study were also highlighted.

The Perception of Gen Y on Organizational Culture, Religiosity and Corruption in Malaysian Public Organizations

Abstract Organizational culture and religion play s a vital role in shaping and controlling employees behaviour and perception regarding corruption. This paper examined the relationships between organizational culture, religious and corruption in public organization setting. The instrument used to evaluate corruption was that of Jiang et.al, (2012). For organizational culture, the study utilized the items developed by Denison & Mishra (1995) while for religiosity, the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith Questionnaire developed by Plante & Boccaccini (1997) were adopted. A total of 120 questionnaires were distributed to Gen Y employees who are currently serving at public organizations in Kedah. A total of 110 questionnaires were returned and used for further analysis. The data were analyzed using SMART PLS to investigate the relationship between the variables. Organizational culture and religious indicated positive influence on corruption.

The influence of Malaysian insurance agents' career planning on their career strategies

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between career planning and career strategies.Based on the career planning model, this study proposes that career planning triggers the implementation of career strategies. Data were gathered through questionnaires from a sample of insurance agents (n = 531) who worked in life and general insurance companies located in the Northern states of Peninsular Malaysia.Regression analysis was performed to test the hypothesis.Results indicated that career planning is positively related to career strategy. This finding generally supports past findings, which suggest that extensive involvement in career planning activities will trigger individuals to implement career strategies to attain their career goals. The findings are discussed and implications are also provided.

Job characteristics, employee well-being, and job performance of public sector employees in Malaysia

The purpose of this paper is to examine the structural relationships between the job itself (i.e. job characteristics), employee well-being and job performance in light of the new administrative reform called the Government Transformation Program in Malaysia that stresses on measurable performance outputs.,A total of 208 public sector employees from various public agencies and departments in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia were surveyed. Some of the agencies that took part in the study include state departments, the fishery department, agriculture-related agencies and the rural development agency.,The authors observed that feedback positively influenced employee well-being, which served as a significant mediator in the relationship between feedback and job performance. The results indicated that 26.4 percent of the variance that explained employee well-being was accounted for by the different characteristics of a job. The authors also demonstrated that employee well-being accounted for 41.8 percent of job performance.,The authors recommended that public sector managers consider the element of feedback and enhance employee well-being to improve job performance.,This study offers an insight into the effect of perceived changes in the job itself on employee well-being and subsequent job performance in light of government reforms.

Organizational Structure, Work Involvement, and Job Performance of Public Servants

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to understand the predicting role of organizational structure on job performance. Work involvement is tested as a mediator in the hypothesized link. The study presents the results of a cross-sectional survey of 256 public servants in public service departments and agencies in Malaysia. The research results have provided marginal support for the key theoretical propositions. The significant and positive impact of job codification indicates the importance of this factor in predicting job performance of public servants. The empirical link is mediated by work involvement, which suggests that there is an indirect influence of job codification on job performance. This study aims to provide additional empirical evidence on the influence of organizational structure and job performance in the public sector.

Malay Owner Managers of SMEs: The Typology

Abstract This study identifies the different classification of Malay owner managers based on the psychological and behavioral factors. The survey comprised sample of 162 small scale SMEs’ owners in manufacturing industry, in Malaysia. Rasch Measurement Model was employed for that purpose. The findings indicated that psychological (personal values and self efficacy motivation) and behavioral (entrepreneurial orientations) factors were able to differentiate owner managers into five classification; Exemplar, Competence, Mediocre, Survivor and Poor. The interesting findings serve as a reminder to the Malaysian government to focus on both the psychological and behavioral aspects of owner managers in an effort to improve Malay SMEs businesses.