...HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) PRACTICES AND OSHA PERFORMANCE IN MALAYSIAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY GHANIM Mohmed Adeil University Putra Malaysia, Faculty of Engineering, Malaysia Mohamedadil88@yahoo.com Keywords: OSHAP; OSHAPM; Safety Performances; Financial Performances; Malaysian Automotive Industry. Summary This paper review the issues of the occupational safety and health administration practices (OSHAP) and occupational safety and health administration performances (OSHAPM) that affect the practices in Malaysian Automotive Industry. In addition, this paper discusses the OSHAP which are safety, culture, employee involvement, employee attitude, leadership style, safety and health training and last the effective communication. Not only that but to examine its impact on OSHAPM which are safety and financial performance in the automotive industry. However, this paper explores prior literatures and findings that were found by other researchers in the Malaysian automotive industry regarding these issues. Introduction Actually, the history of automotive industry in Malaysia has started at the early age of the second half of the 20th century. Several factors had played a main role in the reason behind this industry rise or in fact birth. The main reason was to strengthen this industry and decrease dependency on the agriculture sector. Not to say that agriculture is not profitable or important, but this industry will pull up the whole economic together .The reason why? Is...
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...Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing Green marketing in B2B organisations: an empirical analysis from the natural‐resource‐based view of the firm Elena Fraj Eva Martínez Jorge Matute Article information: To cite this document: Elena Fraj Eva Martínez Jorge Matute, (2013),"Green marketing in B2B organisations: an empirical analysis from the natural#resource#based view of the firm", Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, Vol. 28 Iss 5 pp. 396 - 410 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/08858621311330245 Downloaded on: 26 October 2014, At: 19:59 (PT) References: this document contains references to 87 other documents. To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com The fulltext of this document has been downloaded 1841 times since 2013* Users who downloaded this article also downloaded: Downloaded by UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA At 19:59 26 October 2014 (PT) (2007),"Environmental management systems "must measure green performance"", Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, Vol. 18 Iss 2 pp. Jerónimo de Burgos#Jiménez, Diego Vázquez#Brust, José A. Plaza#Úbeda, Jeroen Dijkshoorn, (2013),"Environmental protection and financial performance: an empirical analysis in Wales", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 33 Iss 8 pp. 981-1018 Lez Rayman#Bacchus, Sumita Sindhi, Niraj Kumar, (2012),"Corporate environmental responsibility – transitional and evolving", Management of Environmental Quality:...
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...THE EC-PHILIPPINES STRATEGY PAPER 2007-2013 i TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................... iii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................................... 7 1. COUNTRY ANALYSIS ............................................................................................ 9 1.1. Analysis of the political situation...................................................................... 9 1.2. Analysis of the economic situation.................................................................. 11 1.3. Trade structure ................................................................................................ 13 1.4. Analysis of social developments...................................................................... 14 1.5. Analysis of the environmental situation......................................................... 16 2. THE PHILIPPINES’ POLICY AGENDA ............................................................ 17 2.1. The Medium Term Philippine Development Plan ........................................ 17 2.2. Assessing the reform process .......................................................................... 17 2.3. Cross-cutting issues: human rights, gender, governance ............................. 19 3. OVERVIEW OF PAST AND ONGOING EC COOPERATION, COORDINATION AND COHERENCE ........................................
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...m.alhashmi@infotech.monash.edu.my Abstract Electronic commerce (EC) offers many benefits to organizations of any size including small to medium- sized enterprises (SMEs). At this stage, there is still a need for a better understanding of the potential and relevance of EC in developing countries as well as the behaviour of SMEs towards EC adoption. Moreover, there is still a need for a holistic view of how various widely known factors at the organization, industry and national levels affect EC adoption. Therefore, this study proposes a theoretical model of EC technologies adoption by SMEs in developing countries by incorporating various readiness factors identified in the literature that may determine EC technologies adoption by SMEs in developing countries. It then explores the influence of these factors on the adoption of different EC technologies. The environmental pressure is also considered in this study. Through a survey of SMEs within the grocery industry in Malaysia as an example of a developing country, the study demonstrates how various readiness factors influence the adoption of various EC technologies differently. This study provides additional insights into EC adoption by SMEs in developing countries and has important implications for research and practice. 1. Introduction The emergence of electronic commerce (EC) technologies has affected many industries and organizations. In this study, EC is defined as the process of buying, selling, transferring or exchanging...
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...framework assumes inter-firm settings as a-centered and a-static, whence the relevance of an interpretive approach where coordination is viewed as a process characterized by dialectic interactions between coordinating actors. The empirical part of the study is aimed at verifying the explanatory power of the framework studying a case of outsourcing relations in a divisionalized company operating in the semi-conductor industry. The case provided useful data giving new insights that enrich the framework. Keywords: coordination; information; system;: process; inter-organizational relations. Revised version July, 5 2011 1. Introduction Inter-organizational relations have become a widespread and problematic phenomenon which, from the management control perspective, has required the design and implementation of control systems at a distance (Mouritsen et al, 2001). Coordination is one of the main problems to be dealt with by means of an inter-organizational control system (Dekker, 2004; Caglio and Ditillo, 2008). Particularly,...
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...T B EO C N E T : AL F O TN S Peae rfc A o th po rm b u te rga G n rl d i o pe aainpoes e ea a v e n rp rt c o rcs C Al e1 xm -h b gn ig f ln ra F e l ea te einn o a o g o d v C Al e2 xm - a w y h r F e l ea h l a tee v f C Al e3 xm -h l t l F e l ea tea mi v s e O h r sflno te ueu if Tp fr a dd ts iso cn iae Atr od f wr e 1 4 1 0 2 2 5 5 6 6 7 1 8 9 9 7 Guide for the CFA exam by TimePrep PREFACE Welcome to the world of the CFA program! Since you're reading this, it is likely that you are a CFA candidate, or you are considering becoming one. Either way, we hope that you will find this book helpful. The general idea behind this book is to offer CFA candidates useful advice, written by other CFA candidates and charter holders. There are several segments of the book and we recommend going through them all since it is not a heavy read, and it may prove useful for your preparation. The book starts with general information about the CFA program – the basics of the program, benefits of attending it, the complexity of the program in whole etc. In the second chapter we will provide you with some general advice in preparation – how to organize your time, what strategy elements to use, how to find time for studying and also an overview of the various prep tools that can help you. The following three chapters of the book are each related to one of the levels of the CFA Exam – here you can read various useful information regarding study materials, types of questions that appear...
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...region. Regional integration could have as its objective political or economic goals or in some cases, a business initiative aimed at broader security and commercial purposes. Regional integration could have an intergovernmental or supranational organization” (Regional Integration). Integration usually occurs between several types of countries which can be labelled into three categories: these are developed countries, developing countries and underdeveloped countries. Interaction between these countries in the different categories leads to integration among these countries. Integration, especially regional integration, is found among, developed and developing countries, between just developing countries and or developed and underdeveloped countries. Trade is a major core aspect which builds integration between countries, also their geographic location. Countries which have a common geographical location develop a regional integration among companies. An example is Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In the article , The Building Blocks of Successful Regional Integration Lessons for CSME from other Integration Schemes, the authors Rachel Simms and Errol Simms quoted integration as “…..the formation by neighboring territorial units, of alliance to boost economic and subsequently, political integration through free trade areas of customs union. The whole world is operating in trading blocks for better economic and negotiating purpose” (Simms & Simms, 2007). Despite regional integration...
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...Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Methods In Environmental Accounting Research Evangeline Elijido-Ten Faculty of Business and Enterprise, Swinburne University of Technology Address for correspondence: Faculty of Business and Enterprise Swinburne University of Technology John Street, Hawthorn Victoria, Australia 3122 Phone: +61 3 9214 4471 Fax: +61 3 9819 2117 E-mail: eelijidoten@swin.edu.au 1 Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Methods In Environmental Accounting Research Abstract Purpose: To explore how the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods can enhance a study on the environmental reporting decisions made by Malaysian companies using the emergent stakeholder theory. Methodology/approach: The paper provides an illustration of how the descriptive, exploratory and explanatory type of research is entrenched with the objectives of the research and how the combination of quantitative (statistical regression and weighting/mean ranking) and qualitative (archival analysis, qualitative interviews) methods may enhance accounting research not only from results that corroborate. Findings: The three-fold objective of this study, corresponding to its three phases, illustrates that combining qualitative and quantitative methods involves considerations at each phase of the investigation. The research design shows that when the researcher work with different types of data within the same project, the way data is used varies according...
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...≈√ F M A G u i d e l i n e s on Operational Risk Management These guidelines were prepared by the Oesterreichische Nationalbank in cooperation with the Financial Market Authority Published by: Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna, Austria Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) Praterstraße 23, 1020 Vienna, Austria Produced by: Oesterreichische Nationalbank Editor in chief: Günther Thonabauer, Communications Division (OeNB) Barbara Nösslinger, Staff Department for Executive Board Affairs and Public Relations (FMA) Editorial processings: Chapter I and III: Roman Buchelt, Stefan Unteregger (OeNB) Chapter II and IV: Wolfgang Fend, Radoslaw Zwizlo, Johannes Lutz (FMA) Design: Peter Buchegger, Communications Division (OeNB) Typesetting, printing and production: OeNB Printing Office Published and printed at: Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna, Austria Inquiries: Oesterreichische Nationalbank Communications Division Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna, Austria Postal address: Post Office Box 61, 1011Vienna, Austria Phone (+43-1) 40420-6666 Telefax (+43-1) 40420-6696 Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) Executive Board Affairs & Public Relations Division Praterstraße 23, 1020 Vienna, Austria Phone (+43-1) 24959-5100 Orders: Oesterreichische Nationalbank Documentation Management and Communications Services Otto-Wagner-Platz 3, 1090 Vienna, Austria Postal address: Post Office Box 61, 1011Vienna, Austria Phone...
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...Operations Management MGMT415-1301A-06 “PPQ Parts” February 17, 2013 Abstract In this research paper will be addressing a number of concerns that will be taken places as the host foreign country undergoes expansion. Detailing what cultural difficulties and multiplicity concerns are generally stumbled upon by the MNC and worldwide companies. Will be researching diversity and how this is a significant issue in the worldwide arena. Detailing various political and economic concerns that will be encountered while world- wide growth. The business of PPQ Parts has concluded that for the business to develop worldwide over the next few years, its supervisors should be suitably educated in multiculturalism and multiplicity management. The company’s decision makers must be conscious of any opinionated and financial matters that will take place during the development. The research paper will give you insight into some of the worries for the upper management. Problems of Concerns The multitude nation of the PPQ Parts will be mass to an establishment applied to a diverse method of doing things, transpiring that the business came from...
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...International Journal of Business and Management; Vol. 7, No. 13; 2012 ISSN 1833-3850 E-ISSN 1833-8119 Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education Consumers’ Attitude towards Advertising Uchenna Cyril Eze1 & Chai Har Lee2 1 2 Monash University, 46150 Selangor, Malaysia Multimedia University, 75450 Bukit Beruang, Melaka, Malaysia Correspondence: Chai Har Lee, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, 75450 Bukit Beruang, Melaka, Malaysia. Tel: 60-123-633-730. E-mail: chaiharlee@gmail.com Received: March 21, 2012 doi:10.5539/ijbm.v7n13p94 Accepted: June 15, 2012 Published: July 1, 2012 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v7n13p94 Abstract Advertising is a growing business and with advances in the Internet technology, the dynamics and landscape of the business has changed as well. Prior findings on consumers’ attitude towards advertising are mixed. This paper is an attempt to examine young adults’ attitude towards advertising. We conceptualized a framework to examine the influence of six independent variables namely consumer manipulation, product information, hedonic/pleasure, economic condition, social integration, and materialism on consumers’ attitude towards advertising. Participants were selected from the southern region of Malaysia. The data were collected through personal administration, and had 217 valid responses. The analysis reveals that four of the six hypotheses were supported. Consumer manipulation emerged negative, which is consistent with past findings...
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...M02_TURB3315_05_SE_C02.QXD 9/4/07 7:54 PM Page 42 2 E-MARKETPLACES: STRUCTURES, MECHANISMS, ECONOMICS, AND IMPACTS Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to: 1. Define e-marketplaces and list their components. 2. List the major types of e-marketplaces and describe their features. 3. Describe the various types of EC intermediaries and their roles. 4. Describe electronic catalogs, shopping carts, and search engines. 5. Describe the major types of auctions and list their characteristics. 6. Discuss the benefits, limitations, and impacts of auctions. 7. Describe bartering and negotiating online. 8. Define m-commerce and explain its role as a market mechanism. 9. Discuss competition in the digital economy. 10. Describe the impact of e-marketplaces on organizations and industries. CHAPTER Content How Blue Nile Inc. Is Changing the Jewelry Industry 2.1 E-Marketplaces 2.2 Types of E-Marketplaces: From Storefronts to Portals 2.3 Transactions, Intermediation, and Processes in E-Commerce 2.4 Electronic Catalogs and Other Market Mechanisms 2.5 Auctions as EC Market Mechanisms 2.6 Bartering and Negotiating Online 2.7 E-Commerce in the Wireless Environment: M-Commerce and L-Commerce 2.8 Competition in the Digital Economy and Its Impact on Industries 2.9 Impacts of EC on Business Processes and Organizations Managerial Issues Real-World Case: Wal-Mart Leads RFID Adoption Appendix 2A: Build-to-Order Production ISBN: 0-558-13856-X 42 ...
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...MANAGEMENT SCIENCE informs Vol. 55, No. 9, September 2009, pp. 1527–1546 issn 0025-1909 eissn 1526-5501 09 5509 1527 ® doi 10.1287/mnsc.1090.1028 © 2009 INFORMS INFORMS holds copyright to this article and distributed this copy as a courtesy to the author(s). Additional information, including rights and permission policies, is available at http://journals.informs.org/. Labor Market Institutions and Global Strategic Adaptation: Evidence from Lincoln Electric Jordan I. Siegel, Barbara Zepp Larson Harvard Business School, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts 02163 {jsiegel@hbs.edu, blarson@hbs.edu} A lthough one of the central questions in the global strategy field is how multinational firms successfully navigate multiple and often conflicting institutional environments, we know relatively little about the effect of conflicting labor market institutions on multinational firms’ strategic choice and operating performance. With its decision to invest in manufacturing operations in nearly every one of the world’s largest welding markets, Lincoln Electric offers us a quasi-experiment. We leverage a unique data set covering 1996–2006 that combines data on each host country’s labor market institutions with data on each subsidiary’s strategic choices and historical operating performance. We find that Lincoln Electric performed significantly better in countries with labor laws and regulations supporting manufacturers’ interests and in countries that allowed...
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...WORKING PAPER NO. 85 ANTI DUMPING LAW AND PRACTICE: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE ARADHNA AGGARWAL APRIL, 2002 INDIAN COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH ON INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS Core-6A, 4th Floor, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110 003 Contents Foreword ................................................................................................................................ i I II Introduction ................................................................................................................1 Antidumping Law and Practice : Economic Perspectives .........................................4 II.1 II.2 II.3 II.4 Consumer welfare argument.....................................................................................6 Strategic Trade Policy Argument ...........................................................................21 Optimal Tariff Argument........................................................................................24 Political Economy Argument : Preliminary Evidence............................................29 III Anti Dumping Law and Practice : Legal Perspectives............................................33 III.1 III.2. III.3 Methodological Aspects .........................................................................................33 Other Procedural Issues ..........................................................................................56 Institutional aspects ...................................
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...Sloan School of Management Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge Massachusetts 7-ELEVEN Japan Co., Ltd.: Reinventing the Retail Business Model Kei Nagayama and Peter Weill January 2004 CISR WP No. 338 and MIT Sloan WP No. 4485-04 2004 Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All rights reserved. Research Article: a completed research article drawing on one or more CISR research projects that presents management frameworks, findings and recommendations. Research Summary: a summary of a research project with preliminary findings. Research Briefings: a collection of short executive summaries of key findings from research projects. Case Study: an in-depth description of a firm’s approach to an IT management issue (intended for MBA and executive education). Technical Research Report: a traditional academically rigorous research paper with detailed methodology, analysis, findings and references. About the Center for Information Systems Research CISRMISSION CISR was founded in 1974 and has a strong track record of practice based research on the management of information technology. As we enter the twenty-first century, CISR’s mission is to perform practical empirical research on how firms generate business value from IT. CISR disseminates this research via electronic research briefings, working papers, research workshops and executive...
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