The dynamics of communication in ethnically diverse groups: the experiences of academics by A.Manaf, Aini Maznina

“…Drawing on in-depth interviews with forty academic researchers from five universities in Malaysia, it is shown that despite little interaction among members of different ethnic backgrounds on non-task activities, the groups were cohesive and their communication climate was supportive; thus emphasising the practices of collaborative decision making, co-operative problem solving and equal participation in the groups. Based on findings that vary somewhat from the literature, the study concludes that ethnic diversity brings a positive outcome to communication in groups.…”
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A Proposed Study On The Application For Environmental Education As A Tool To Promote Landscape Tourism in Brunei. A case study on Jeju Island, South Korea. by Mohd. Yaman, Maheran

“…This research uses visual analysis as a method to promote perceptions from the research findings to establish the criteria for the proposal. …”
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Strengthening Muslim family institution: a management perspective by Islam, Muhammad Khairul, Islam, Rafikul

“…The QFD exercise provides the prioritized ‘technical’ requirements (‘how’). The findings are expected to provide guidelines for having a strong family institution that can contribute towards developing a healthy society.…”
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Strengthening higher education for a successful workforce

“…The book features in-depth discourses by academic members of different disciplines, who present their critical views and research findings, discuss pertinent issues and challenges and identify strategies to strengthen the higher education sector. …”
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Development of an adaptive headlamp system by Hrairi, Meftah, Abu Bakar, Anwar

“…Finally, the results acquired from these various tests will be discussed. Any findings and changes that should be made are discussed and may be useful for future development.…”
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Tawhidic paradigm and ethical leadership: the views of students by Nabi, Ashiqun, Sarif, Suhaimi Mhd

“…The study obtains the opinions of students through a survey. The preliminary findings suggest that the influence of Tawhidic paradigm is very significant and essential to educate and nurture ethical leadership among students. …”
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Inculcating self correction in writing through peer e-editing by Hassan, Haslina

“…Both quantitative and qualitative data were obtained and triangulated. The findings showed that the students were more responsible with their own writing and the quality of their work was improved over the course of one semester.…”
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Malaysia SMEs Award Winners’ Environmental Scanning Practice by Hamedon, Siti Rohimi

“…Implications of the findings in theory and practice for SMEs owner managers and practitioners are also discussed. …”
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The peer tutoring programme as an effective learning enhancement strategy by Md. Noor, Nor Azian, Othman, Joharry

“…It provides information on the participants’ profiles and their progress in terms of changes in their academic achievement (CGPA) and includes some recommendations for further improvement of the programme. SLEU finds the programme successful and it offers many benefits to the tutees as well as tutors. …”
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An information retrieval system for Quranic texts: a proposed system design by Noordin, Mohamad Fauzan, Othman, Roslina

“…A total of 125 websites offering access to Quranic texts were examined. Findings revealed that the websites offer texts and translation, recitation, excerpt of exegesis, and link to other websites consisting of news, event and related topics. …”
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Zakat distribution and growth in the federal territory of Malaysia by Yusoff, Mohammed, Densumite, Sorfina

“…Specifically, an econometric study is carried out to examine the ability of zakat expenditure to affect real economic growth in the Federal Territory Malaysia by employing various econometric procedures such as the unit root tests, the cointegration tests, the vector error-correction model (VECM), and the Granger causality tests. The findings of the study suggest that zakat expenditure has a positive relationship with real GDP in the long-run. …”
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Customer knowledge management, trust, commitment and customer lifetime value in islamic insurance industry by Abu Hassan, Lailatul Faizah, Wan Jusoh, Wan Jamaliah, Hamid, Zarinah

“…It is expected that findings from this study will contribute to the existing literature to both theoretical and managerial approaches in order to better understand the pattern of customer knowledge management and customer lifetime value, especially in Islamic insurance industry settings.…”
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Organizational approach to Total Quality Management: a case study by Islam, Rafikul, Mustafa, Mohamad Reeduan

“…Seventy two of the total of 125 employees of the organization participated in the survey. Details of the findings are discussed and implications are highlighted.…”
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Operations strategies of a selected Fair Price Shop Awards 2004-2005 winners by Islam, Rafikul, Salleh, Zasali

“…It is expected that the findings will provide guidelines to similar companies to stay competitive in the marketplace. …”
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Moral character of Muslim personality: scale validation by Al-Ammar, Fawziah, Ahmed Mohamed, Ismaiel Hassanein, Nordin, Mohamad Sahari

“…The eight character traits were found to be grouped under one rubric of MCMP. The findings of the study establish psychometrically sound instrument derived from Islamic theory. …”
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Effect of knowledge management practices on business performance in Bangladesh pharmaceutical industry by Haque, Mahbubul, Islam, Rafikul

“…Managerial implications of the findings are put forward.…”
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Construction of knowledge on facebook by Idris, Hayati, Abdul Ghani, Rozina

“…It employs both qualitative and quantitative measures in order to analyze the extent of construction of knowledge on the postings on the Facebook walls. Preliminary findings reveal that FB could indeed be an online tool that trigger reflective thinking, construct knowledge and consequently enhance learning.…”
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User attitude, organizational learning and dynamic capability in government-to-business success by Kassim, Erne Suzila, Hussin, Husnayati

“…Therefore, using a survey, we attempt to investigate the matter. Findings of the study suggest user attitude, organizational learning and dynamic capability have significant relationships with G2B system usage, while the usage have positive impacts towards the G2B success measured as process efficiency, information quality and satisfaction. …”
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Headmasters practice of transformational leadership, Malaysia by Salleh, Mohamad Johdi, Saidova, Parvina

“…The female headmasters seemed to exhibit more transformational behaviors as compare to male headmasters. Therefore, the findings of this study suggest that the women are more transformational leaders than the men regardless of any type of organizations, school or non school settings. …”
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Advertisement effectiveness and choice of fast food restaurant: an exploratory study of Malay Muslim consumers by Haque, Ahasanul, Sayyed Ahmad, Mohd. Ismail

“…The result of the research shows that Malay Muslim customers are more attracted by internet advertisement followed by commercial advertising; print advertisement; likeability towards advertisements; entertainments in advertisements, made less of a contribution. The findings suggested some significant of implications which will help advertisers to create better fast food restaurant advertisements. …”
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