Research

Nurul Nabila Yusof · Shahareh Shahidi Hamedani · Mazzlida Mat Deli · Mohd Helmi Ali · Mara Ridhuan Che Abd Rahman ·International Journal of Economics and Management ·2022 ·JEL: L66, P23

This study aims to empirically examine the migrant food handlers’ perceived knowledge, skills, and attitudes and their impact on food quality and safety in the context of Malaysia’s foodservice industry. Using the data gathered from 198 supervisors and managers from food premises in Malaysia and analysis using SPSS (version 20) and SmartPLS 3.0 software, this research found that migrant food handlers have moderate perceived knowledge, skills and attitudes in food handling practices impact the food quality and safety. Specifically, this study confirmed that knowledge and attitudes positively and significantly affect food quality and food safety. However, insignificant results were found between skills and food safety, even though it showed a substantial impact on food quality. The findings are original and unique. It is one of the first studies to investigate the knowledge, skills, and attitude of migrant food handlers their effect on food quality and food safety, especially in Malaysia. Besides, this study extends the established theories from the literature on knowledge, skills and attitudes analysing in the foodservice sector. Therefore, this research finding is valuable for food services practitioners to focus on enhancing food quality and safety through the migrant workforce.

Chen-Chen Yong · Siew-Yong Yew · Chu-Kok Wee ·Institutions and Economies ·2018 ·JEL: I22; G41; I22

A conceptual model was proposed based on the theory of planned behaviour to examine the relationship between financial knowledge, attitude, behaviour and financial literacy among young working adults in Malaysia. Perceiving financial literacy as a developmental process which includes knowledge and application dimensions, the proposed model was tested on a sample of 1915 young working adults from Klang Valley, Malaysia. Data was analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM). Results indicated financial education positively influenced financial knowledge which in turn, significantly predicted both financial attitude and behaviour. Attitude partially mediated the effect of knowledge on behaviour. Analysis revealed that in terms of financial attitude, “future and non-impulsiveness†was significant while in financial behaviour, “expenditure monitoring and saving behaviour†was critical. In terms of ethnic background, the Chinese possessed the highest financial knowledge and behaviour while Indians possessed the highest financial attitude. No gender difference was noted on any relationships. Initiatives and interventions on making financial education accessible as well as gradual change of attitude are recommended for immediate actions.

Soliha Sanusi · Nik Herda Nik Abdullah · Lim Tan Chin · Fauziah Rastam · Nabilah Rozzani ·International Journal of Economics and Management ·2021 ·JEL: M41

This study investigates the higher learning institution students' tax knowledge, tax attitude, tax morale, and the role of tax authorities with the moderation of the education area that influences tax awareness in Malaysia. Data from 224 respondents were collected physically and via online across Malaysia. The Structural Equation Model by using Smart PLS 3.2.4 was used to analyse the data, whereby five hypotheses were tested in the current study. The results showed that tax knowledge, tax attitude, and tax morale significantly influenced tax awareness. The result also indicated that the education area was able to moderate the relationship between the role of tax authorities and tax awareness. The findings of this study contributed to the research on tax area as only a few researches had been conducted on tax awareness, especially in Malaysia. It was suggested to compare the tax awareness amongst different countries as a comparative study to understand what tax authorities of other countries have contributed to their students in the higher learning institutions.

Sui Hai Juan · Irene Wei Kiong Ting · Qian Long Kweh · Liu Yao ·Institutions and Economies ·2018 ·JEL: M12; M5

Employee engagement has emerged as a hot topic among academics and scholars over the last decade since organisations worldwide have adopted that lingo. However, little is known about how knowledge sharing,one of the main resources for organisations to maintain their competitive advantages, would affect employee engagement. Therefore, the objective of this study is to assess the impact of knowledge sharing on employee engagement based on the social capital theory. Data was obtained via questionnaires distributed to 180 randomly selected academics of public and private universities in Malaysia. This study applies multiple regression models to examine how three dimensions of knowledge sharing, namely structural, relational and cognitive, affect employee engagement. The results show all three aspects of knowledge sharing significantly and positively affect employee engagement. Specifically, work environment, leadership, organisational policies, communication, training andcareer development, compensationandteam andco-workers in the knowledge sharing context improve employee engagement. This study is among the first to examine howorganisations can better utilise knowledge sharing to engage their employees at work, which in turn help the organisation attain and sustain competitive advantages. Therefore, the addresses of knowledge sharing and employee engagement in this study are important and deserve further enrichments by including other knowledge management practices in the models.

Hong Kay Tze · Ng Siew Imm · Ho Jo Ann · Tan Houng Chien · Lim Chui Seong ·International Journal of Economics and Management ·2021 ·JEL: M14, M30, M31

It is commonly accepted that positive corporate social responsibility (CSR) image brings desirable outcomes, for instance, brand loyalty, improved brand image, enhanced store image, as well as increased visit intention; suggesting there are various direct outcomes of CSR image. Underpinned by the Persuasion Knowledge Model (PKM), this paper proposes that these outcomes are presented in a sequential manner, where there is a core mechanism that relates CSR image to store image and brand awareness, and in turn associate with consumers’ visit intention. A quantitative research methodology has been used where a structured questionnaire was distributed to consumers in selected states in Malaysia using the mall intercept method. Structural equation modelling was applied to examine the proposed model. The discoveries of the current study offer the observed evidence for the correlation between perceived CSR image and hypermarket visit intention, mediated by overall store image and brand awareness. The study emphasises a prominent role of CSR schemes, bringing together the overall hypermarket store image and the hypermarket brand awareness, which will enable hypermarket management to further boost visit intention from consumers

Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi · Tulasi Martin · Kamalesh Ravesangar ·Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review ·2021 ·JEL: L26, D80, D91, L20, N15

The objective of the article is to understand entrepreneurial abilities of students in Malaysian higher education system. Hence, the role of transformational leadership, psychological empowerment, and knowledge sharing in inducing this behaviour are imperative to ensure that students are inclined to and familiar with entrepreneurial activities during their studies.