International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences最新文献

{"title":"Mediation Roles of Organizational Commitment and Teamwork on Strategic Management Practices and Public Organizations' Performance: Theoretical Framework","authors":"M. Kamalrudin, Faris Khalifa Saeed Khalifa Aldhaheri, Halimaton Hakimi","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22103","url":null,"abstract":"In the rapidly changing economic environment driven by globalization, shifting customer and investor needs, and increasing product-market rivalry, public organizations face immense pressure to enhance their performance. Strategic management practices, which involve the planning, directing, organizing, and controlling of strategies, are essential for achieving organizational objectives. Despite the theoretical and empirical support for the positive impact of strategic management on organizational performance, there is limited understanding of the underlying mechanisms that mediate this relationship. This study explores the theoretical framework of the mediation roles of organizational commitment and teamwork in the relationship between strategic management practices and public organizations' performance. Strategic management, a continuous process encompassing the planning, directing, organizing, and controlling of strategies, is vital for achieving organizational objectives. It involves evaluating business environments, setting goals, and reassessing strategies to ensure their effectiveness. This study posits that organizational commitment enhances teamwork, as committed employees are more inclined to collaborate towards common goals, thus fostering effective team dynamics. Teamwork, in turn, facilitates the implementation of strategic management practices by enabling better information sharing, coordination, and conflict resolution. Consequently, effective teamwork and strong organizational commitment can significantly enhance the impact of strategic management on organizational performance. The findings indicate that cooperation and organizational commitment are essential mediators in the link between strategic management practices and organizational success. This theoretical framework highlights the importance of strategic management in improving organizational performance by reducing costs, developing innovative goods and processes, and enhancing quality, productivity, and market","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":"52 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141651753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sources of Occupational Stress Experienced by Primary School English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teachers in Shaanxi Province","authors":"Shang Sheng","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22101","url":null,"abstract":"Teaching is a challenging and stressful occupation for teachers teaching English as a Foreign Language in a primary school in Shaanxi Province in China. When teachers are stressed, they suffer from a variety of health issues. Such issues will affect their teaching performance in a negative way. As a result, the students’ academic performance will naturally be affected. This main aim of this study is to investigate the sources of occupational stress experienced by primary school EFL teachers in Shanxi Province teaching English as a Foreign Language. The research design employed in this study is qualitative in nature. Twelve teachers were selected using purposive sampling technique. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve teachers in the school. The interviews were recorded and transcribed manually. Data collected were reviewed meticulously to develop themes and codes. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis. Findings showed that the sources of stress experienced by primary school EFL teachers in Shaanxi Province were workload, external demands, maintaining classroom order, availability of resources, additional duties outside of teaching, and individual circumstances. The findings from this study have demonstrated that teachers need the social support that serves as a safeguard for them against stress in a broad sense.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":"26 25","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141651015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Counsellors’ Experiences on Providing Online Counselling in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Park Chan Jong, Nuzha Mohamed Taha, Noorhuda Abdul Karim","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21959","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21959","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores counselling techniques that are important for the advancement of online counseling, addressing a significant research gap in counselors' experiences with this medium. Using a qualitative approach in Klang Valley, Malaysia, the researchers engaged five LKM-certified counselors through convenience sampling. Interpretative phenomenological analysis identified three main themes: (a) positive experiences, (b) encountered challenges, and (c)preferred methods. The findings revealed online counseling's flexibility compared to traditional methods but highlighted limited resources as a drawback. Therapists must adapt their skills for effective online sessions, differing from face-to-face interactions. The study's findings suggested that therapists must alter their skills and approaches in online counselling that differ from those employed in the usual face-to-face counselling process to strengthen their therapeutic sessions. The study suggests further research to focus on counselors' experiences in online therapy, including language use and ethical considerations. Future studies could also include client perspectives to enrich understanding in online counselling.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":"21 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141653504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Islamic Jurisprudence and Bankruptcy in Omani Law: A Bibliometric Perspective","authors":"Alazwar Saleh Obaied Alsaadi, Amer Abdulwahab Mahyoub Murshed, Siti Aisyah Binti Samudin, Ahmed Abdallah Rashid Al Hinaai, Mohd Hafiz Bin Jamaludin, Mohd Zaidi Bin Daud, Hanira Binti Hanafi, Mohammed Said Ali Al Eisaei, Sultan Suwaidan Mohammed Fahad Al Badi, Ruzman Md Noor","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22099","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22099","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the intersection of Islamic jurisprudence and bankruptcy law within Omani law, utilizing a bibliometric approach to analyze scholarly trends over the past two decades. A comprehensive search of the Scopus database identified 1,410 relevant articles from 2003 to 2023, with 288 articles meeting the inclusion criteria for in-depth analysis, guided by the PRISMA framework. Findings indicate an initial steady growth in publications from 2003 to 2009, followed by a significant increase between 2010 and 2018, driven by global financial developments. A decline post-2018 suggests a maturation of the field, with research shifting to specialized topics. Indonesia and Malaysia lead in contributions, reflecting their large Muslim populations and robust academic infrastructures. Significant contributions from the United States and the United Kingdom highlight global academic interest, while Iran,","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":"42 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141654999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Architecting Next-Generation Tourism Recommendation Systems: A Knowledge Graph Approach","authors":"Xiong Lei","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22079","url":null,"abstract":"This work focuses on exploring the way to adopt Knowledge Graph technologies to innovate Tourism Recommendation Systems (TRS) for which the existing problem is on the aspects of data modularity and the capacity of algorithms. Using the conceptual framework of the Knowledge Graphs, complex relationships between the entities in the tourism domain can be better captured and used to improve the recommended actions’ accuracy and relevance. In this way, Knowledge Graphs facilitate semantic understanding and real-time data integration to adapt TRS to the specific users’ preferences and contextual characteristics. The paper aims at presenting different use cases of Knowledge Graphs in the context of TRS and the primary benefit they offer is the integration of different data sources to enhance the analysis process that helps travellers. Some major conclusions emphasize the role of Knowledge Graphs for extending TRS architecture, as well as analysing tendencies and further innovations to plans for recommendation in tourism. Finally, this research is valuable in the development of the theoretical foundation of TRS by assimilating recent IT advances to improve the level of satisfaction and quality of the travel experience.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141655400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Influence of Leadership Styles on Employee Performance in Maybank Malaysia","authors":"Shafi Mohamad, N. Azami, Lee Piok Yan, Nur Liyana Izzati Noor Azeli, Nur Hawa Nor Amiruddin","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21874","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21874","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the impact of different leadership styles on employee performance within Maybank Malaysia. Utilizing the Full Range Leadership Model (FRLM), the research focuses on three key leadership styles: transactional, transformational, and laissez-faire. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to 380 employees, selected based on Krejcie and Morgan's sampling criteria, ensuring a representative sample from Maybank's workforce. The study employs quantitative methods, including Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression analysis, to examine the relationship between leadership styles and employee performance. The findings reveal that both transformational and transactional leadership styles significantly enhance employee performance, while laissez-faire leadership shows a less pronounced, yet still positive, effect. These insights underscore the necessity for adaptive leadership approaches tailored to specific organizational contexts to foster a productive and motivated workforce. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by highlighting the pivotal role of effective leadership in driving organizational success in the competitive banking sector.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":"124 27","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141656980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Consumers Satisfaction Level Towards Prefered Online Food Delivery Services During Covid 19 Pandemic among Selected Private University Student in Kelana Jaya","authors":"Sallehatul Asfiah Mohamad Salleh, Syed Munir Barakbah Syed Faozi Barakbah, Jimmi Tiaw Tzer Ming, Aziz Jusoh","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/19582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/19582","url":null,"abstract":"The widespread adoption of online food delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in developing countries like Malaysia, has transformed consumer habits. This study focuses on the preferences of selected private university students in Kelana Jaya, aiming to understand the factors influencing customer satisfaction with preferred online food delivery services during the pandemic. In this research, service quality, food quality, and price are identified as key factors affecting customer satisfaction. The study utilizes the extended Theory of Expectancy Disconfirmation Paradigm (EDP) approach, employing quantitative research methods. The sample of 84 respondents surveyed through a questionnaire. Results indicate that food quality plays the most significant role in influencing customer satisfaction, aligning with existing literature. The positive significant relationship between food quality and customer satisfaction highlights the importance of food standards in shaping consumer preferences. This study not only provides insights into the preferences of private university students in Kelana Jaya but also lays the groundwork for broader applications. The findings can be extended to explore factors influencing customer satisfaction in online food delivery services post-COVID-19 across different countries. Overall, this research contributes to valuable insights for future studies in the evolving landscape of online food delivery services.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":"50 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141655718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship Between Students' Digital Competency Skills and Adaptation to Industry 4.0 Learning Technologies","authors":"Teh Zaharah Yaacob, Keerthi Poobalan, Hanini Ilyana Che Hashim, Mohd Zulfabli Hasan, Yogeeswari Subramaniam, Logaiswari Indiran","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21938","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/21938","url":null,"abstract":"This study delves into a novel and crucial area of research, exploring the impact of digital competency skills on Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) students' adaptation to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0) learning technologies. IR 4.0 is characterized by rapid technological developments that require individual adaptability and flexibility skills. Industry 4.0 (IR 4.0) learning technology uses advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT) in education. As such, students must acquire these skills to prepare for the future workforce. Hence, this study was conducted to measure the impact of students’ digital competency skills on adapting to IR 4.0 learning technology. Data was collected from undergraduate students in the Management, Science, and Computing faculties using a quantitative approach — the research employed methods of descriptive analysis, correlation and multiple regression. Findings indicate varying levels of influence among digital competency skills, with safety and problem-solving skills exhibiting the highest impact. A significant positive correlation is established between these skills and students' adaptation to IR 4.0 technologies. Information and data literacy emerges as the most influential skill. Multiple regression analysis underscores the significance of information and data literacy in predicting students' adaptation. The study contributes valuable insights for institutions aiming to enhance students' readiness for the evolving landscape of IR 4.0 learning technologies.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":"13 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141661427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Spelling Errors Among Hausa-Speaking Arabic Learners","authors":"Rabiu Abubakar Ibrahim, Wan Muhammad bin Wan Solang, Abd Rauf Bin Hassan","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22084","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to analyse spelling errors among students of Arabic as a second language. The analysis has been done by identifying its causes and the factors that lead to its occurrence and suggesting appropriate ways and strategies to overcome these errors. The researchers relied on the descriptive approach in this study. The analysis has been done using the test tool for the research sample and the interviews that have been conducted with Arabic language teachers and specialists in applied linguistics. After analysing the data collected by the researchers from the calendar tool, we found the reasons why students of the Arabic language at Sule Lamido University, Jigawa State make spelling errors. They are of two types: linguistic and non-linguistic reasons. The linguistic reasons are linguistic interference, incomplete application of the rules, false assumptions, overgeneralization, etc. As for the non-linguistic reasons, they are: students’ strategies, lack of curriculum, and failure to use appropriate modern teaching methods. Following the interview, appropriate methods for overcoming these errors were proposed, including: hiring and training qualified teachers; using cooperative learning and the selective method instead of the standard method; reconsidering the curriculum; and intensifying the exercises where students made mistakes.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":"38 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141660468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Bibliometric Analysis of Social Commerce Research Using Scopus Database","authors":"Hamisu Alhaji Ali, Mahadi Bahari, N. A. Iahad","doi":"10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i7/22040","url":null,"abstract":"Social commerce (SC) has revolutionized e-commerce by integrating social media (SM) and Web 2.0 technologies to facilitate online shopping through user interaction. It is a subset of e-commerce that leverages SM to facilitate commercial transactions while encouraging social interactions and user-generated content. This bibliometric analysis examines the contemporary growth of research on SC from 2008-2023. Of the 1,028 documents analysed, the majority were journal articles (62.74%) and conference papers (27.63%), primarily published in English (98.83%). Computer science (67.80%) and business management (41.44%) were the dominant subject areas, reflecting SC's interdisciplinary nature. China (26.26%), the US (16.63%), and Malaysia (10.12%) were the most prolific countries. The most frequently used keywords were \"social commerce\", \"commerce\", \"social networking\", and \"electronic commerce\". The top cited articles focused on the role of social support, relationship quality, design features, and trust in driving SC adoption. While research on SC has grown exponentially since 2007, with a peak in 2023, the field remains fragmented. The study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the intellectual structure and evolution of the SC field, identifying key themes, trends, patterns, and future research directions. The findings offer valuable insights for researchers and practitioners to guide the strategic direction of SC research.","PeriodicalId":13768,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences","volume":"72 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141662694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}