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Iso Certification and Human Resource Management
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The paper empirically examines the employees’ perception of human resource HR) practices in ISO and non-ISO certified companies in Malaysia. A sample of 238 employees drawn from eight companies, four of them ISO-certified, responded to a questionnaire, which measured the adequacy of several HRM systems. The ISO-certified companies received higher

Quantum Markov Fields on Graphs
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

We introduce generalized quantum Markov states and generalized d-Markov chains which extend the notion quantum Markov chains on spin systems to that on C∗-algebras defined by general graphs. As examples of generalized d Markov chains, we construct the entangled Markov fields on tree graphs. The concrete examples of generalized d-Markov chains on

Ownership V Control: Fault Lines in Directors Shareholders Relationship: a Special Reference to Malaysian Family Business
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

In an ideal corporate management structure, directors should act in the best interest of the shareholders. In doing so, the directors' actions are governed by certain legislation which specifies their duties and this legislation is also relevant to the shareholders with respect to their rights. Although there are legislations which govern the r

Predicting Global Crisis Recovery Period: Lesson from 1997 Crisis
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The objective of this paper is to identify the best indicator in forecasting the recovery period from the current global crisis for Malaysia. Initially, to determine the best indicator for the recovery period, we construct a simple forecasting model that incorporates three indicators: lagging, leading and coincidence indices, with two proxies of ec

Role of Academic Libraries in Promoting Information Literacy Among Students of Higher Learning Institutions
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Introduction : In this age of globalisation, so much emphasis has been given on equipping students with the right skills and competencies in order for them to gain competitive edge. For students to be active global players in the knowledge-based economy, where information is a commodity and where information is power, higher learning institutions a

Surface Modification of Mild Steel Using Tungsten Inert Gas Torch Surface Cladding
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There is an increasing demand for claddings which possess an optimized combination of different functional properties such as high hardness, high resistance to wear and oxidation. In this respect, hard TiAlN cladding has gained much attention. These claddings can be suitable replacements for the conventional ceramic coatings applied in many compone

Detection of Traumatic Intra Abdominal Injuries Using Msct in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan: Our Preliminary Experience
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

.Blunt abdominal trauma may cause injury to various internal organs. • It is often difficult to accurately evaluate the site and extent of suspected internal injury clinically • Intra-abdominal injury may be masked by more obvious or compelling injuries elsewhere • The management of patients with solid organ injuries has changed dramatically,

Doing it Right: Imperatives of Thinking Strategically About it and the Internet
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Spending on Information Technology in business organization has increased ten fold over the past few years. Consequently, the expenditure has often been marred by misuse of funds, resources and infrastructure. Top managements are often unaware of IT jargons and they allow expenditure on unnecessary or obsolete IT activities and projects. Problems l

Islamic Revival in Human Resource Management Practices Among Selected Islamic Organisations in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Purpose – In an era where religion predominantly presents an integral influence on the way most people live and work, an Islamic approach in managing human resources in Malaysia is apt. This is due to the fact that Muslim employees represent the largest percentage of the workforce in Malaysia and the Malaysian government is implementing an Islami

A Hyphenated Identity: Fostering National Unity Through Education in Malaysia and Singapore
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Among plural societies, Malaysia and Singapore are two countries in Southeast Asia that face the challenges of ethnic diversity since their independence from British colonial rule. This paper offers a comparative study on Malaysia and Singapore in their governments’ attempts to foster national unity through education. While both the governments a

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