Management
Sharmila Sethumadevan; Zubair Hassan; Abdul Basit
Abstract
The aim of this research is to examine the impact of learning organization on innovation, mediated by the self-efficacy among Multinationals in Malaysia. This study builds on the conceptual framework and further analyses the important factors of learning organization in predicting individual innovation ...
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The aim of this research is to examine the impact of learning organization on innovation, mediated by the self-efficacy among Multinationals in Malaysia. This study builds on the conceptual framework and further analyses the important factors of learning organization in predicting individual innovation and self-efficacy through critical evaluation of associated theoretical models, literature study and empirical testing. Due to the respondents' proximity, availability and accessibility, this study has used non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data was collected using a Likert-Scale (1-5) questionnaire from 308 who were employed at Multinationals. The reliability and validity of the item construct was tested. A structural equation modelling was carried out to analyse the data via AMOSE 22. The findings indicated that learning organization has a positive significant influence on innovation and self-efficacy. However, the result showed that self-efficacy has no significant effect on innovation. The result showed that the mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between learning organization and innovation was not significant. The overall conclusion is that innovation can be cultivated and enhanced through learning organisation. The theoretical contribution of this research is that learning organisation and self-efficacy are two key determinants of innovation. Practically, this research findings can be used to design training and development programs to enhance learning organisational culture among the employees which in turn engage themselves in innovative behaviour. Managers can also use this research findings to identify and deciding to allocate resource to enhance innovation through most critical aspects of learning organisation than all aspects.
Ismail Nizam; Malar Vilhi
Volume 5, Issue 4 , April 2018, , Pages 214-243
Abstract
In the wake of increased need for business processes that promote environmental sustainability, many organizations have adopted Green ICT as way to promote environmentally friendly agenda. However, there is scanty information on Green ICT adoption in Malaysia especially by multinationals. More specifically, ...
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In the wake of increased need for business processes that promote environmental sustainability, many organizations have adopted Green ICT as way to promote environmentally friendly agenda. However, there is scanty information on Green ICT adoption in Malaysia especially by multinationals. More specifically, the existing research does not shed light on the factors that facilitate Green ICT adoption by multinationals in Malaysia. Therefore, it is vital to examine the various factors that could contribute to success in Green ICT adoption efforts by MNCs in Malaysia. The independent variables in this research comprise technology, environment, attitude and perceived usefulness of Green ICT. The theories that underlined this research consist of the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), Stakeholder Theory (ST) and Institutional Theory (IT). In order to test the relationship between the theories and to establish the measurement model validity, the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used and Multiple Regression was used to test the hypotheses. The research design adopted for this research was explanatory and the target population was employees of multinationals in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The researcher collected data from the employees through online self-administered questionnaires and by hand survey questionnaires between July and August 2017. A sample of 138 multinational employees responses were collected using a pre-designed survey questionnaire based on the 5-point Likert Scale. The data gathered from the field from the questionnaires was recorded and coded into SPSS and AMOS for analysis. The findings revealed that environment, attitude and perceived usefulness have a positive significant impact on the adoption of Green ICT. Besides, the findings revealed that technology has no impact on Green ICT adoption. The outcome of the study will provide useful insights to Malaysian government to adjust the existing Green ICT policies at the national level and contributes to the growth of the future master plan.