Human Capital and the Involvement of Urban B40 Women in The Informal Sector in Sabah

Human capital typically refers to an individual's possession of attributes such as knowledge, skills, and professional experience. The cumulative levels of education, skills, and diverse knowledge contribute to an economic value that can enhance an individual's overall productivity. The au...

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Main Authors: Roslinah Mahmud, Dayangku Aslinah Abd Rahim, Beatrice Lim Fui Yee, Khairul Hanim Pazim @ Fadzim, Siti Hajar Samsue, Caroline Geetha
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Language:English
English
Published: Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy Universiti Malaysia Sabah 2023
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Online Access:https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/39335/1/ABSTRACT.pdf
https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/39335/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf
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author Roslinah Mahmud
Dayangku Aslinah Abd Rahim
Beatrice Lim Fui Yee
Khairul Hanim Pazim @ Fadzim
Siti Hajar Samsue
Caroline Geetha
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Dayangku Aslinah Abd Rahim
Beatrice Lim Fui Yee
Khairul Hanim Pazim @ Fadzim
Siti Hajar Samsue
Caroline Geetha
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description Human capital typically refers to an individual's possession of attributes such as knowledge, skills, and professional experience. The cumulative levels of education, skills, and diverse knowledge contribute to an economic value that can enhance an individual's overall productivity. The augmentation of human capital assets not only has the potential to bolster personal savings and income but also serves as a significant factor in fostering the economic involvement of women, notably in the informal sector, to elevate their families' quality of life. The informal sector encompasses economic activities conducted by entities or entrepreneurs that are not formally registered, along with workers lacking protection (ILO, 2003), such as street vendors and individuals engaged in private businesses. This research aims to assess the status or profile of human capital about the participation of urban B40 women in the informal sector in Sabah. The study utilizes a sample-based approach, employing questionnaires to gather data from urban B40 women involved in informal sector activities, with a focus on descriptive analysis. The objective of this study is to unveil the average profile concerning education levels, attitudes toward training, and the impact of skills and experience on the participation of B40 women in the informal sector in Sabah. The results underscore the significance of programs that invest in human capital among B40 women, particularly in urban settings, as crucial contributors to enhancing the living standards of B40 women in Sabah.
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spelling ums.eprints-393352024-07-31T04:08:55Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/39335/ Human Capital and the Involvement of Urban B40 Women in The Informal Sector in Sabah Roslinah Mahmud Dayangku Aslinah Abd Rahim Beatrice Lim Fui Yee Khairul Hanim Pazim @ Fadzim Siti Hajar Samsue Caroline Geetha HD4801-8943 Labor. Work. Working class HQ799.5-799.9 Young men and women Human capital typically refers to an individual's possession of attributes such as knowledge, skills, and professional experience. The cumulative levels of education, skills, and diverse knowledge contribute to an economic value that can enhance an individual's overall productivity. The augmentation of human capital assets not only has the potential to bolster personal savings and income but also serves as a significant factor in fostering the economic involvement of women, notably in the informal sector, to elevate their families' quality of life. The informal sector encompasses economic activities conducted by entities or entrepreneurs that are not formally registered, along with workers lacking protection (ILO, 2003), such as street vendors and individuals engaged in private businesses. This research aims to assess the status or profile of human capital about the participation of urban B40 women in the informal sector in Sabah. The study utilizes a sample-based approach, employing questionnaires to gather data from urban B40 women involved in informal sector activities, with a focus on descriptive analysis. The objective of this study is to unveil the average profile concerning education levels, attitudes toward training, and the impact of skills and experience on the participation of B40 women in the informal sector in Sabah. The results underscore the significance of programs that invest in human capital among B40 women, particularly in urban settings, as crucial contributors to enhancing the living standards of B40 women in Sabah. Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy Universiti Malaysia Sabah 2023 Proceedings PeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/39335/1/ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/39335/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf Roslinah Mahmud and Dayangku Aslinah Abd Rahim and Beatrice Lim Fui Yee and Khairul Hanim Pazim @ Fadzim and Siti Hajar Samsue and Caroline Geetha (2023) Human Capital and the Involvement of Urban B40 Women in The Informal Sector in Sabah. https://submit.confbay.com/thisconf/dwnl?view=download&acid=1401
spellingShingle HD4801-8943 Labor. Work. Working class
HQ799.5-799.9 Young men and women
Roslinah Mahmud
Dayangku Aslinah Abd Rahim
Beatrice Lim Fui Yee
Khairul Hanim Pazim @ Fadzim
Siti Hajar Samsue
Caroline Geetha
Human Capital and the Involvement of Urban B40 Women in The Informal Sector in Sabah
title Human Capital and the Involvement of Urban B40 Women in The Informal Sector in Sabah
title_full Human Capital and the Involvement of Urban B40 Women in The Informal Sector in Sabah
title_fullStr Human Capital and the Involvement of Urban B40 Women in The Informal Sector in Sabah
title_full_unstemmed Human Capital and the Involvement of Urban B40 Women in The Informal Sector in Sabah
title_short Human Capital and the Involvement of Urban B40 Women in The Informal Sector in Sabah
title_sort human capital and the involvement of urban b40 women in the informal sector in sabah
topic HD4801-8943 Labor. Work. Working class
HQ799.5-799.9 Young men and women
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