Showing papers by "Limkokwing University of Creative Technology published in 2018"

Determinants of entrepreneurial intention in perspective of theory of planned behaviour

Abstract: One of the most concerning issue being faced by the under developed countries i.e. Pakistan, is how to create job opportunities for their young lads. In Pakistan, innumerable of youngsters are graduating from the universities annually, with few corresponding job of opportunities which is causing social vice in form of violence and crimes.Entrepreneurship can play an effective role in generating employment opportunities in the country which in turn help in reducing unemployment rate, alleviating poverty and improving livelihood. Thus, it has become a tinted area of for the researcher to study antecedents of entrepreneurial intentions. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the antecedents of entrepreneurial intention in perspective of theory of planned behaviour. For doing so, a deductive approach of logic was adopted and data were collected from 250 students with the help of structured questionnaire. To empirically test the model, structural equation modelling technique was used with the help of SmartPLS software version 3.The findings supported all the hypothesized associations. This study contributed to practice and knowledge domain by endorsing the incorporation of Self efficacy and perceived risks into TPB model. JEL Codes: L26, M10.

Measures to Mitigate Causative Factors of Budget Overrun in Malaysian Building Projects

Abstract: Completion of a construction within planned budget is one of the main criterion of project success, however budget overrun has become a recurring phenomenon in construction industry. Budget overrun can cause multiple negative effects such as loos of economy, disputes among construction stakeholders, project abandonment, and drop in construction activities. This study aims to identify causes of budget overrun in Malaysian Building projects and then to establish mitigation measures for the identified main causes. Literature review, questionnaire survey and interviews were used in this study. Detailed literature review results in identification of 28 causes of budget overrun. The main causes of budget overrun in building projects in Malaysia were investigated through a questionnaire survey of 83 contractors, 57 clients, and 40 owners. The feedback of questionnaire survey was analyzed statistically. The significant causes of budget overrun were: improper planning, variation in materials price, poor site management, lack of communication between parties, frequent design changes, incompetent contractors, mistakes during construction, shortage of site workers, delay in material procurement, and low speed of decisions making. After questionnaire survey, interviews with 16 construction exports were carried out in order to develop mitigation measures for the top ten significant causes. On the basis of interviews, a list of mitigation measures for each of the top ten significant causes were established. The findings of this study can be useful for construction practitioners in controlling budget overrun and to achieve project success.

Islamic Branding as a Tool for Customer Retention: Antecedents and Consequences of Islamic brand loyalty

Abstract: The main purpose of this paper is to analyse the effects of the characteristics of Halal products and the corporate image on Islamic brand loyalty. The relationship between Islamic brand loyalty and customer retention was further researched using survey data of 189 randomly selected Muslim customers of Halal products in Malaysia. The findings confirmed a positive significant relationship between Islamic product characteristics and the corporate image on Islamic brand loyalty. A positive relationship between Islamic product characteristics and Islamic brand loyalty on customer retention was also found. However, the paper didn't find any significant relationship between the corporate image and customer retention, in contrast with the earlier findings.

Entrepreneurial Intention: Does Entrepreneurial Education Matter in Pakistan?

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the association between entrepreneurial intention and entrepreneurial education. Data were collected with the help of a structure questionnaire; a total 595 responses were collected back. SmartPLS was used to test the hypothesized relationship. The findings showed that entrepreneurial intentions are strongly and positively related to entrepreneurial education.

Major Trends in Distance Education Research: A Combination of Bibliometric and Thematic Analyze

Abstract: This study intends to explore the current trends in the field of distance education research catalogued in Web of Science (WoS) database during 1980-2016. Mainly bibliographic description and social network analysis was employed to investigate the structure and patterns of information exchanged within the field of distance education research and also to interpret the interrelationship between keywords indicated in these articles. A total of 500 most cited articles (out of 6,141 relevant to the topic) were reviewed to examine the impact of factors such as journal DOI and keywords on the number of citations that they received. We also identified major trends in distance education literature including variation across publication and citation year, top ranking of institutions and top ranking of published papers based on authors, subject area and co-authorship collaboration between countries. Our results show that the most cited articles are from two institutions of United States and United Kingdom and the most prolific years in terms of number of published articles and citations are 2013.We also found non-significant and very small correlation between the number of citation and DOI number of the journals. Our study serves as a resource for future studies by indicating how trends in distance education research have gradually developed over time and demonstrating the characteristics of the most cited articles in this literature.

Risk Factors That Leading to Cost and Time Overrun in Mega Construction Projects in Malaysia

Abstract: The construction industry is truly the engine of national economy through which the total of physical development is achieved. The construction industry is a vital element of the economy and has a significant effect on the efficiency and productivity of other industry sectors. One cannot think of widespread investment in manufacturing, agriculture, or service sectors unless the construction results of infrastructure facilities are in place. In some of the developing countries, the growth rate of construction activity outstrips that of population and of GDP (Chitkara, 2004). Cost, time, and quality are used to measure the project performance and success. Generally, the success of a project is defined by accomplishing it within specified cost, time and quality. However, the construction industry is full of projects that are completed with significant time and cost overruns (Amhel et al.,2010). According to Faridi et al. (2006) delays have an adverse impact on project success in terms of time, cost, quality and safety. The effects of construction delays are not confined to the construction industry only, but influence the overall economy of a country. Construction industry is a very important industry in a country’s development and it can increase or generate economic development of the country. A study showed that since seventies, the economic in Malaysia has undergone rapid growth. It found that construction industry constitutes an important element of Malaysian Economy However, majority of the construction are facing problem in achieving the completion of project within stipulated time and cost. In other words, time and cost overrun is a common issue that frequently happens in the construction project worldwide generally, time overruns happen when a task within a project is not completed by the time the project plan specifies. Meanwhile, cost overrun occurs when the expenses required to complete a project exceed the amount budgeted. Since seventies, the economics of Malaysia has undergone rapid growth. Construction industry constitutes an important element of Malaysian economy. It shows how important to control and manage the projects in good quality and efficiently. There are four fundamental constraints needed to be considered when managing the construction projects, which are scope, cost, time, and quality. In order to manage the projects successfully, it is necessary to consider whether the project is within those four constraints. Cost has its proven importance as the prime factor for project success. Most of the significant factors affecting project costs are qualitative such as client priority on construction time, contractor’s planning capability, procurement methods and market conditions including the level of construction activity (Elchaig et al, 2005). A project otherwise completed may not be regarded as a successful endeavor until and unless it satisfies the cost limitations applied to it. Cost is among the major considerations throughout the project management life cycle and can be regarded as one of the most important parameters of a project and the driving force of project success. Despite its proven importance it is not uncommon to see a construction project failing to achieve its objectives within the specified cost. Cost overrun is a very frequent phenomenon and is almost associated with nearly all projects in the construction industry. This trend is more severe in developing countries where these overruns sometimes exceed 100% of the anticipated cost of the project. The construction industry is large, complex, volatile, risky, and requires tremendous capital outlays and tight money. It provides a bigger challenge to maintain its scheduled time, budgetary cost, and appropriate quality (Shaikh et al., 2010). A major criticism facing the construction industry is the growing rate of cost overrun and delays in project delivery. Enshassi et al. (2003, 2008) explain that the increasing complexity of construction projects and the environment within which they are constructed place greater demands on construction managers to deliver projects on time, within budget and with high quality. On-time completion and conformity with assigned cost of every project are the most important factors in the success of project plans. However, completing construction projects on time and within budget has been a major problem (Flyvbjerg et al., 2003; Sanders and Eagles, 2001). Construction delay and cost overrun occurs all over the world and many studies have been carried out to assess the causes of cost and time overruns in construction projects. For example, in Malaysia construction industry is highly dynamic sector and plays very important role in the development of country and hence in Malaysia, construction industry started a rapid growth since its independence. However, construction industry in Malaysia is facing chronic problems including poor performance of time and cost, construction waste, poor productivity and over dependent of foreign workers. Of these challenges, poor time and cost performance is considered as a critical issue. As reported by only 46.8% of public sector and 37.2% of private sector projects were found completed within the stipulated budget in Malaysia while only 20.5% of the public projects 33.35% of the private sector projects were completed within the time

Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation of Bank Performance in Pakistan

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to empirically test the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation dimensions and organizational performance in banking sector of Pakistan. A deductive approach of logic was adopted to formulate the hypotheses. A structured questionnaire was administered to the banking staff to elicit responses regarding the study variables. In order to test the hypothesized relationship, Partial Least Square Structural equation modelling technique was used. Results of PLS indicated a positive association three dimensions of EO and organizational performance. This study contributes to theory and practice in terms of Pakistani context.

Fuzzy discretization technique for bayesian flood disaster model

Abstract: The use of Bayesian Networks in the domain of disaster management has proven its efficiency in developing the disaster model and has been widely used to represent the logical relationships between variables.Prior to modelling the correlation between the flood factors, it was necessary to discretize the continuous data due to the weakness of the Bayesian Network to handle such variables.Therefore, this paper aimed to propose a data discretization technique and compare the existing discretization techniques to produce a spatial correlation model.In particular, the main contribution of this paper was to propose a fuzzy discretization method for the Bayesian-based flood model. The performance of the model is based on precision, recall, F-measure, and the receiver operating characteristic area.The experimental results demonstrated that the fuzzy discretization method provided the best measurements for the correlation model. Consequently, the proposed fuzzy discretization technique facilitated the data input for the flood model and was able to help the researchers in developing effective early warning systems in the future. In addition, the results of correlation were prominent in disaster management to provide reference that may help the government, planners, and decision-makers to perform actions and mitigate flood events.

Design framework for urban mosque in the city of kuala lumpur: a qualitative approach

Abstract: Thousands of years after the establishment of mosque as a place of worship, issues and problems regarding its continuous development, especially those stemming from complexity of modern living have created the need for urban planners and architects to reconsider its planning and design in regard with limited land availability, shortage of resources, accessibility and appropriate architectural expression. Thus the aim of this research is to find a proper definition for urban mosques in compact cities and point out the key considerations for the design of urban mosques. This research is conducted qualitatively through reporting on available design guidelines related to the current topic followed by a discussion on three mosques within the Malay Archipelago as the secondary data source. Consequently, three mosques within Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia were studied as a primary data source. The outcome of this research establishes a framework for possible design approach of urban mosque development as a basis for future mosques design in compact cities. The result can be utilized as a source of information for reference purpose as well as a possible guide on the effectiveness of urban mosque concepts, possible challenges in a compact city setting, vertical expansion, and sustainable development.

Can incivility impede knowledge sharing behaviour

Abstract: The core aim of this research is to empirically investigate the impact of work place incivility on knowledge sharing behaviour (KSB). Additionally, a mediating role of organisational support was also assessed. Data were collected with the help of pen and paper survey, and a total of 450 questionnaires were sent to the employees working in IT, and telecommunication industries, out of which 380 survey questionnaires were received back. Partial least square structural equation modelling technique was used to test the developed hypotheses. Results of the statistical analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between incivility and KSB and also revealed a significant mediation effect of POS. Several implication and contribution of the study are discussed. This study contributed to the theory by bonding two opposing poles of social exchange theory in one framework. Especially, the role of incivility and organisational support in knowledge sharing has not yet been investigated in one model.

A Paradigm Shift on the role of CIO’s in Cloud and IOT based Organizations

Abstract: Cloud computing and IOT has transformed the way organizations across industries work This review paper researched the role of the global CIO regarding their key employment capacities and their basic abilities and competencies which are required all together for a CIO to accomplish unrivaled hierarchical execution of the future business condition The discoveries of this review will give insight to five key employment capacities and the basic competencies which we accept are fundamental to the role of the global CIO in the present and future business condition The discoveries will additionally show that the global CIO role is winding up progressively and is key in driving development, hierarchical change and technological change Consequently, the global CIO should be a visionary vital leader with eminent relational abilities and business keenness and the capacity to team up evenly over the central business capacities and with key business accomplices About Six CIO interviews directed by the CIO Executive Council were investigated and reviewed as far as past journals which had recognized various key employment capacities and basic abilities and competencies for the role of a global CIOThe role of the Chief Information officer (CIO) has turned out to be progressively testing and mind-boggling as data correspondences innovation has turned out to be essential for most organizations To date, there has been little research which has exactly inspected the roles and the basic competencies of the global CIO An online overview of CIOs affirmed the significance of CIO competencies and highlighted the basic ones An arrangement of the basic competencies of CIOs was analyzed in this review The key discoveries demonstrate that the role of the global CIOs has progressed toward becoming progressively business engaged and vital in cloud and IOT based organizations Eventually, how a CIO leads and deals with his/her ICT staff will enormously impact how effective a CIO is in the role Be that as it may, the CIO still requires the knowledge of key innovation skills so, individual information or access to additional abilities is also essential in their role

Investigating the Factors Impacting the Student Satisfaction with the Universities In the Era of Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Study of Malaysia and Pakistan

Abstract: It has been highlighted from the results of independent sample t-Test that the university facilities have a high impact on student satisfaction in Malaysia (mean=4.1788) and Pakistan (mean=3.7212). The research model is based on five hypotheses, and university facilities have a positive relationship with student expectation. While results of t-Test indicate that the students in Malaysia have high expectation on university facilities, compared to students in Pakistan. This research has evaluated the variables (university image, facilities, quality of academic staff, university location, student expectation and overall student satisfaction), In the era of artificial inteligence. Furthermore, the results also indicate that the impact of university location and university image have very less impact on student satisfacton.

The Comparison Between Traditional vs. Advanced Means of Marketing Communications

Abstract: The selection of an effective advertising campaign is remarkably essential for organizations to get consumers’ attention where diverse conventional mediums were already operational over the past decades (i.e., outdoor media advertising). However, the trend has been transformed toward revolutionary means of marketing communications owing to widespread penetration of the technology. Therefore, electronic marketing is a challenging and growing trend to attain consumers’ attention using internet in the present era. The core aim of this chapter is to investigate the significance of e-marketing (eM) and outdoor media advertising on consumer buying behavior within the electronic products of Pakistan. It is empirically revealed that e-marketing and outdoor advertising are factors of exploratory consumer buying behavior. In comparison, electronic marketing may have a higher positive influence than outdoor media advertising in the current digital age to reach a particular market. This chapter proposes several managerial implications and future studies for academics and practitioners. The Comparison Between Traditional vs. Advanced Means of Marketing Communications

Factors Affecting New Graduate Entrepreneurial Intention: An Empirical Study of the Unemployed Graduates in Nigeria

Abstract: The current research examined the effect of Startup capital, Educational system and Culture on entrepreneurial intention among fresh graduate in Nigeria. The data were collected from Graduates and undergraduate’s students in the University of Lagos, Kaduna State University, Abia State University, University of Calabar and Niger Delta University, 250 questionnaires were distributed and 180 responses were collected and analyzed. The findings confirmed the strong positive relationship between variables of the study. Startup Capital/Infrastructure, Education and Cultural Factor account for 58% of the variance in Entrepreneurial intention. The study hopes to help academicians and curriculum planners to be mindful of entrepreneurship when drafting and implementing curriculum to motivate student accumulate intentions to start a business.

A Taxonomy on Recent Mobile Malware: Features, Analysis Methods, and Detection Techniques

Abstract: Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices have quickly become ubiquitous due to their highly personal and powerful attributes. Android has been the most popular mobile operating system. Such popularity, however, also extends to attackers. The amount of Android malware has risen steeply during the last few years, making it the most targeted mobile operating system. Although there have been numerous studies reviewing the current analysis and detection methods, they are unable to fully cover this research domain. Therefore, in this paper, we group the current analysis and detection methods in mobile malware detection. In addition, we review the Android features available in mobile malware detection, and several trusted and widely used datasets.

Dynamic Capabilities-Based Approach to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Internationalization

Abstract: Notwithstanding the expanding enthusiasm for clarifying the internationalization of SMEs, there is no accord on a general or a complete way to deal with translate how SMEs reach and contend in universal market. This examination has a tendency to add to seeing how SMEs internationalize through exploring the job of dynamic abilities controlled by SMEs' proprietors/administrators. The dynamic abilities see was contended as a basic expansion to asset based view with the end goal to mirror the dynamism of the present business condition. In view of an audit and amalgamation of pertinent scholarly writing, this paper contends that dynamic capacities to be specific detecting, organizing and reconfiguring capacities permit SMEs' proprietors/directors to distinguish and misuse universal business openings. Reaching a few determinations and distinguishing further territories of research put a conclusion to this paper.

Quality of Work Life: A Significant Dimension of Non-Financial Compensation or Managers’ Tool to Generate Reciprocity

Abstract: With an aim to test reciprocity between non-financial elements of compensation and productivity outcomes, in the presence of perception about organizational support theory, Data had been collected at primary level by a questionnaire, from a sample of 525 banking professionals from big ten Pakistani banks, and same had been analyzed by smartPLS. Results showed that all relationships among study variables are highly responsive to the perception about organizational support. Quality of work life creates reciprocity with employee performance but their magnitudes get affected where practioners need to pay specific attention on employee perception about organizational support.

Thermal Performance of a High-Rise Residential Building with Internal Courtyard in Tropical Climate

Abstract: Natural ventilation is an effectual passive design approach to create a better indoor thermal condition as well as energy efficiency. The primary goal of building design is providing a healthy and comfortable indoor environment titled as sustainable architecture. Literature suggests that the significant feature that alteration has to take place on for better energy performance is the envelope design. This paper aims to augment the Window to Wall Ratio (WWR), orientation and courtyard corridor size for improving the design of naturally ventilated courtyard high-rise residential buildings. Briefly, the findings indicate that contending with WWR, orientation and courtyard corridor size could increase the potential of improving its natural ventilation and thus, thermal performance.

Ms Exchange Rate Variability and Macroeconomic Variables: A Comparative Analysis of Regional, Sub-Regional, Developed and Developing Countries:

Abstract: Key results of this research are that the study proposed seven hypothesis against all seven macroeconomic variables (Real Growth, Price Inflation, Government Consumption, Private Consumption, Investment, Export and Import) of Exchange Rate and results indicated there are a positive relationship and strong association of short-term and long-term between Exchange Rate and its Macroeconomic variables providing satisfactory results as all research objectives were met and research questions were answered. A research philosophy was derived from the results that Exchange Rate Variability will continuously and indefinitely will occur and Price Inflation of a Nation will determine its fluctuations.