The influence of the financial crisis on corporate voluntary disclosure: some Malaysian evidence by Ahmed Haji, Abdifatah, Mohd Ghazali, Nazli Anum

“…Using a self-constructed disclosure checklist, the findings of the study indicate that the extent and quality of CVDs provided in the annual reports of sample companies increased significantly following the recent global financial crisis. …”
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Role of organizational justice in determining work outcomes of national and expatriate academic staff in Malaysia by Hassan, Arif, Hashim, Junaidah

“…Data were collected using standardized tools to measure the study variables. Findings – Except for job satisfaction, where Malaysians recorded significantly higher endorsement compared to expatriates, no significant difference was found between the two groups on perception of distributive, procedural, and interactional aspects of organizational justice, as well as organizational commitment and turnover intention. …”
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Chip serration frequency-the primary cause of chatter during end milling operation by Patwari, Muhammed Anayet Ullah, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Faris, Waleed Fekry, Azhari, Marian, S., Farahain

“…This paper includes the findings of an experimental study on instabilities of the chip formation process during end milling of Ti6Al4V alloy at different cutting conditions with two different two holders and its influencing factors on chatter formation. …”
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A study on planning of childcare centre in neighbourhood area: case study of Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang, Malaysia by Bahrom, Atkah Salwa, Abdullah, Alias

“…A survey has been done to collect local people's perceptions of the childcare centre and how far they have benefited from it. The findings of this study reveal that most of the childcare centres remains at very minimum standard of criteria that have been outlined in the existing guidelines. …”
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Chip serration frequency-the primary cause of chatter during end milling operation by Patwari, Muhammed Anayet Ullah, Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Faris, Waleed Fekry, Azhari, Marian, Farahain, S

“…This paper includes the findings of an experimental study on instabilities of the chip formation process during end milling of Ti6Al4V alloy at different cutting conditions with two different two holders and its influencing factors on chatter formation. …”
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Organisational behaviour associated with emotional contagion among direct selling members by Hashim, Junaidah, Wok, Saodah, Ghazali, Ruziah

“…Further findings reveal that emotional contagion has an impact on both the group and the team. …”
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Do approaches to learning affect academic performance of business ethics students? by Mohd Radzi, Zaza Eliza, Ismail, Suhaiza

“…The findings also reveal that there are significant positive relationships between deep and strategic approaches and academic performance. …”
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Barriers to Independent Non-Executive Directors’ Effectiveness in Performing Their Roles by Annuar, Hairul Azlan

“…Purpose – The overall purpose of the research presented is to ascertain whether independent non-executive directors (INEDs) in Malaysian public listed companies (PLCs) may be facing certain barriers in the performance of their roles. The findings may provide helpful insights to Arab businessmen who wish to do business in Malaysia, notably with PLCs, as they may depend upon local INEDs to protect their investments and to act on their behalf. …”
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Corporate governance and earnings management in Malaysian government linked companies: the impact of GLCs transformation policy by Mohamad, Muslim Har Sani, Ab Rashid, Hafiz-Majdi, Ali Mohammed Shawtari, Fekri

“…Design/methodology/approach – The earnings data for two periods (pre- and post-transformation) were collected and tested to determine whether the GLCs experienced any improvement of board monitoring role in curbing EM activities in the post-transformation period. Findings – The main findings show that there is an increase of EM activities in the post-transformation policy. …”
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Is Capital Structure Study Still A Puzzle? Southeast Asian Panel Data Evidence by Haron, Razali, Ibrahim, Khairunisah, Mat Nor, Fauzias, Ibrahim , Izani

“…Different leverage definition serves differently according to the needs of the study thus produces inconclusive findings. Different models employed also play a significant role in this issue of inconsistencies. …”
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Human resource development practices as determinant of HRD climate and quality orientation by Hassan, Arif, Hashim, Junaidah, Ismail, Ahmad Zaki

“…Practical implications – The findings can be used by HR practitioners and scholars in building management concerns and advocacy for better HRD systems and practices. …”
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Exposure and influence of TV programmes on Malay Community in Malaysia : testing selective exposure theory and third-person effect theory by Ismail, Rizalawati, Wok, Saodah, Azman, Zakirah

“…In addition, the third- person effect can be proved by this study as the findings show that there is likelihood to perceive that TV programmes have an influence on others, specifically the Malay community, but not on themselves and their families. …”
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Corporate governance and strategic information disclosure in Malaysian listed banks : panel data analysis by Htay, Sheila Nu Nu, Aung, Zaw Min, Ab. Rashid, Hafiz-Majdi, Adnan, Muhammad Akhyar

“…With regard to control variables, only LNTA has a significant impact on disclosure but the finding from leverage, i.e. TD_TE. The current prevailing situations in Malaysia are discussed to highlight the reasons behind these research findings. …”
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A panel data analysis on the relationship between corporate governance and bank efficiency by Htay, Sheila Nu Nu, Ab. Rashid, Hafiz Majdi, Adnan, Muhammad Akhyar, Mydin Meera, Ahamed Kameel

“…The current prevailing situations in Malaysia are discussed to highlight the reasons behind these research findings. …”
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The Regulation of Islamic Capital Markets: Revisiting the Governing Law Clause in Sukuk Transactions by Oseni, Umar Aimhanosi

“…A preliminary finding of this study is the paradigm shift to arbitration as an alternative or precondition to litigation in some of the Sukuk prospectuses reviewed. …”
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Respondents versus Informants Methods of Data Collection: Implications for Business Research by Singh, RBN, Hassan, Arif

“…They also rated themselves on a scale of social desirability. The findings confirmed that the respondents attributed negative cognitions (beliefs, values and preferences) to the people more than themselves. …”
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Human resource management practices on organisational commitment: the Islamic perspective by Hashim, Junaidah

“…In total, 121 Muslim employees who work in various positions in eight Islamic organisations participated as respondents of this study. Findings – The findings revealed that the selected organisations frequently practise the Islamic approach in all its human resource management (HRM) functions. …”
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Are there barriers to independent non-executive directors' effectiveness in performing their roles? by Annuar, Hairul Azlan

“…The sampling frame was made as large as possible and for the purpose of this study, consisted of board members who sit on the main board of Malaysian-owned PLCs. Findings – The interviews revealed that a majority of the interviewees perceived that the barriers were either non-existent or at least manageable. …”
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Employers’ experience in managing high potential employees in Malaysia by Juhdi, Nurita

“…As a result, only two hundred and thirty seven forms were useful for further analyses. The findings indicated that employers put highest emphasis on employees who were customer service oriented and able to create high performing teams. …”
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Why do Malaysian customers patronise Islamic banks? by Abdullah, Nurdianawati Irwani, Dusuki, Asyraf Wajdi

“…Originality/value – The paper reports findings from the first nationwide study carried out in the area of Islamic banking selection criteria.…”
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