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Research Proposal - Mohamad Shamel Suhaime
Research Proposal - Mohamad Shamel Suhaime
BA750
MASTER OF SCIENCE (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA PERLIS
OCTOBER 2023
ABSTRACT
The focus of this research is to study the relationship between independent variables
(IV), the effectiveness of training, job satisfaction, and the reward system, on the
The respondents in this study were “Pejabat Setiauasaha Kerajaan Negeri Pulau
and 100 were returned, resulting in a 100% response rate. The findings show that
job satisfaction and reward systems have a significant relationship; however, there is
commitment.
Several recommendations were put forth in this study for the organization in
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CHAPTER i1
INTRODUCTION
Employee commitment is regarded as one of the most important benefits that any
organization requires from its employees. Some workers continue in their positions because
they enjoy their work or because their objectives line up with those of the organization.
Others could stay out of fear of losing something if they go. Others could continue to work
because they owe it to the organization or the management. Businesses must demonstrate
this kind of dedication if they want to keep their staff as loyal customers. According to
Mowday et al. (1982) and Hackett et al. (2001), employee commitment is defined as a
worker's faith in the organization's objectives and guiding principles, as well as their desire to
A few things affect employee commitment. The primary factor is job satisfaction. It is among
the most significant emotional states brought on by work experience. In general, it conveys
how a worker feels and thinks about his or her position. Employees with optimistic thoughts
will always take an active role in their responsibilities, whilst those with bad emotions won't
be able to do so.
The organization's training program's effectiveness comes in second. All employees should
accomplishing the organization's objectives. Employees that lack certain abilities can benefit
from training, which also lessens the level of stress that comes with having to work (Chen et
al., 2004). Additionally, it gives workers the chance to develop their professions and commit
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The incentive system, which consists of policies, practices, and procedures for rewarding
employees based on their participation and competencies, is the third significant component
that can affect organizational commitment. Exchange theory includes rewards, and it is
generally acknowledged that rewards are crucial for luring, inspiring, keeping, and sustaining
commitment among employees in any firm to assure good performance and workforce
This study is conducted to identify the relationship between the effectiveness of training, job
Penang is a state located in the north of Peninsular Malaysia. This state is under the rule of
His Excellency the Governor of Penang and under the leadership of His Honorary Chief
Minister. The State Administrator of Penang plays the main role in terms of administration
and is led by the Honorable Secretary of the State Government and is responsible to the
Governor-General and YAB Chief Minister. The first TYT Yang di-Pertua Negeri was Raja
Sir Udabin Raja Muhammad while the first Chief Minister was YAB Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee.
The first Penang State Administrator was an Englishman, namely H.R. Ellis who led the
Penang State administration from 6 September 1957. The first Malay administrator who took
over the administration from the British on 25 April 1960 was Abdullah bin Kulop Udi. Before
independence, the State Government administration was known as the “Pejabat Setiausaha
Negeri (PSUN). Immediately after the state administration was strengthened, PSUN
changed its name to the Pejabat Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri (PSUK). The first State
Government Office was based in Ban Hin Lee Bank, Beach Street and operated until 1963.
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Then it was moved to Bangunan Tuanku Syed Putra, Downing Street. On 22 December
1983, PSUK once again moved to the Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR) until now.
Employee commitment was the most important problem that any organization had to
address. For instance, it's a widespread concern in Malaysia that most employees aren't as
dependable as they once were. Most employees labor for financial and survival reasons.
Due to their reduced commitment, employees frequently leave their company for somewhat
higher income and greater job stability. Additionally, some workers are not happy with their
office setting, their coworkers, their bosses, or the rewards that the business provides. Less
dedicated workers will consequently suffer at work. Employers offer training to aid
employees in honing their skills and knowledge so they can perform their jobs more
successfully, but is it successful? Most organizations find it difficult to gauge how effective
their training is, which influences how well they perform because inadequate training will
have a negative impact on their workers' abilities and knowledge. Therefore, it is essential
for the organizations to thoroughly evaluate the efficiency of the training offered, as this will
Over the past 20 years, a lot of research has been conducted on the effects of employee
bonuses or rewards on particular people. Most studies examined the effects of perks or pay
retention, and motivation. There is limited data on how incentives or bonuses affect loyalty
Based on the foregoing, this study aims to analyze the relationship between training efficacy,
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1.4 OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
commitment.
commitment.
commitment
commitment?
ii. Is there any relationship between job satisfaction and employee commitment?
commitment?
Employees at Pejabat Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang in George Town, Penang,
make up the study's target group. Employee commitment is the dependent variable in this
study, whereas the independent factors are the effectiveness of training, work satisfaction,
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1.7 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The primary purpose of this research is to identify the most significant variables affecting
employee commitment in the Malaysian public sector. To fulfill the firm's aims and ideals, the
organization might focus its efforts on preserving employee commitment and inspiring them
to work harder. In addition, this research may contribute to advancing the theory behind
employee commitment. The number of thoughts and contributions to the body of knowledge
The researcher gains knowledge and experience from this study that will be helpful when
performing future research. By carrying out this study, the researcher was able to pinpoint
the issue in the literature as well as the issue in the organization, and she offers numerous
Several restrictions were experienced by the researcher while carrying out this study. First
off, because the respondents are preoccupied with their employment They are not entirely
dedicated to offering the study's solution. Second, the researcher had a time limit because
he was working and doing this investigation at the same time. The study's findings are
disappointing because only a small amount of time can be allotted to finishing it.
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CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE REVIEW
In the current competitive world, organizations must increase their resources, and leaders of
each firm must constantly be aware of numerous elements and how internal changes can
One of the most important aspects of a workplace study is the identification of factors that
include whether the employee can work independently or not, whether the task is clearly
defined or not, and whether the employee will be rewarded for hard work or not (Chang, et
al, 1996).
the job is how training is described as effective. (Chiaburu and Tekleab, 2005, p. 29 in
Chiaburu and Tekleab). Commitment is a valuable benefit from employee connections since
employee turnover declines as the contribution ratio rises (Gaertner & Nollen, 1989).
Commitment is the cost associated with corporate membership and benefits (Reichers,
1985).
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Only a small number of studies have demonstrated the impact of training interventions on
The discussion that came before it was centered on the advantages of and impacts of
employee training on worker outcomes in a time of high turnover. People who switch
employment usually make more money than those who do not, claim Cheramie et al. (2007).
Because employees learn for their personal development rather than the organization's profit
at the expense of the organization, employers are discouraged from raining employees.
According to Locke (1976), an employee's opinion of how well his employment delivers the
items or experiences perceived as job-related determines how satisfied they are with their
jobs.
It has been discovered that there is a high and positive correlation between employee
commitment and desired outcomes (such as performance, job satisfaction, and adaptability)
(Angle & Perry 1981; Hunt, Chonko & Wood 1985; Mowday, Porter, & Dublin 1974).
Employees that are happy and devoted are more engaged to their work, have lower attrition,
have higher performance, arrive at work on time, and act in accordance with the
and Roodt, 2005), there is a significant correlation between job satisfaction, employee
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Employee commitment is impacted by a number of variables, such as the type of work, job
liability, job variety, desirability of the work, quality of social relationships, job independence,
opportunities for employee development, and the organization's rewards and compensation
According to Barber and Bretz (2000), a reward system is a tool that can seize, keep, and
inspire high-potential workers, leading to high levels of performance. There are many
different types of people and their traits depicted in the literature on employee performance.
Innovation is affected by an employee's prior experience, personality, and other aspects like
age, education, and prior experience in research and development (Scott and Bruce, 1994).
(1991 Roberts and 1992 Rothwell). Research and development expenditures (Hadijimanolis,
2000), partnerships with outside technology providers, the influence of leaders (Hage and
Dewar, 1973), and reward structures (Eisenberger and Cameron, 1996; Janssen, 2000;
Mumford, 2000) are all organizational antecedents that affect employee innovation.
Employees can be encouraged by a properly managed rewards program, but they cannot be
intrinsic and extrinsic benefits, claim Reio & Callahon (2004). Other rewards, such social
recognition, foster trust and zeal for attaining an organization's objectives (Burke, 2002).
Employee loyalty to the organization increases when they feel their supervisor is supportive
(Adeyemo & Aremu, 1999). Employees grow to trust their managers and take their cues
from them when they encourage them and behave in accordance with their desires and
feelings (Burke, 2002). Based on these arguments, the following hypothesis has been
developed.
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2.5 EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT
outcomes. It shows how devoted staff members are to the mission of the company and how
much they identify with it. Biljana Dordevic (2004) asserts that employee commitment is
crucial since it may be used to forecast employee performance, absenteeism, and other
according to Rajendran Muthurveloo and Raduan Che Rose (2005). Having a higher level of
An enormous quantity of study has been conducted to clarify the ideas and ascertain how
organizational commitment affects worker performance. Aamir Ali Chughtai and Sohail Zafar
(2006) examined the relationship between organizational commitment and the intents to
leave a job and work performance. The 2005 study by Raduan Che Rose and Rajendran
outcomes. According to Komal Khalid Bhatti and Samina Nawab (2011), the greatest
In their 1989 study, Meyer, Paunonen, Gellatly, Goffin, and Jackson looked at the evidence
supporting a link between organizational commitment and job performance. Low levels of
commitment have also been linked to low levels of morale (DeCottis & Summers, 1987).
Non-committed workers may portray the company negatively to outsiders, making it more
difficult for the company to hire top talent (Mowday, Porter, & Steers, 1982). They may also
Some studies examine the connection between commitment and numerous elements. The
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level of education (Mathieu & Zajac, 1990) and positively connected to personal traits
including age, duration of service in a particular business (Luthans, McCaul, & Dodd, 1985),
and marital status. (1988, Glisson & Durick). Additionally, it has been discovered that
commitment is linked to certain work experiences, including job security (Yousef, 1998),
promotion opportunities (Gaertner & Nollen, 1989), training and mentoring opportunities
(Scandura, 1997), and supportive and considerate leadership (Dunham, Grube, &
Castaneda, 1994), feedback (Hutichison & Garstka, 1996), and job challenge (Meyer, Irving,
Job Satisfaction
Employee Commitment
(Locke, 1976)
Reward System
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2.7 HYPOTHESES DEVELOPMENT
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CHAPTER 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, the study's methodology is explained. It includes details on the demographic,
sample size, sampling procedures, data collection, and data processing methods used in the
study.
This study aims to test hypotheses and be descriptive. To ascertain the type of link between
the independent and dependent variables, hypothesis testing is used. The two disciplines of
inquiry are intimately connected. This is so that it can be determined how the dependent
efficacy, work satisfaction, and reward schemes. In this study, which involved staff members
at Pejabat Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang in George Town, individuals were the
unit of analysis. In this cross-sectional study, information is gathered once from a single
sample only.
Three independent variables and one dependent variable make up this study. Employee
commitment was the dependent variable, whereas training efficacy, work satisfaction, and
the rewards system were the independent variables. These three factors were used to look
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3.4 MEASUREMENT
The questionnaires were used to collect data from employees at Pejabat Setiausaha
Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang, George Town, Penang. The questionnaire used 5-point
Likert Scale which range from 5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Agree, 3 = Neutral, 2 = Disagree, 1 =
Strongly Disagree.
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3. Financial incentives motivate me more than
non-financial incentives.
Table 3.1 provides a description of how the variables utilized in this study were measured.
The Likert scale was used to evaluate the questions for independent and dependent
variables. Table 3.1 provides a description of how the variables utilized in this study were
measured. The Likert scale was used to evaluate the questions for independent and
dependent variables. The criteria for measuring training efficacy were derived from
Cheramie et al. (2007), while the criteria for measuring work satisfaction and employee
commitment were taken from Linder and Janssen, respectively, in 1998 and 1998.
3.5 POPULATION
100 staff members of the Pejabat Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang, situated in
George Town, Penang, served as the study's subjects. Since they are best suited to
comment about employee commitment in the Malaysian public sector, they were selected as
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3.6 SAMPLE SIZE
Due to the modest number of respondents in this study, 100 employees who work at Pejabat
Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang in George Town, Penang, were chosen as the
sample size.
A census sampling technique had been used in this study because the sample size was
small and cannot represent the entire population’s view. All 100 respondents were chosen to
The main data for this study was collected via a self-administered online questionnaire. The
questionnaire was to be filled out by the respondents in their free time and returned to the
researcher.
To code and analyze the data, IBM SPSS Statistics Version 20.0 was used. In this study, a
the questionnaires for this study were described. It was accomplished by calculating
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3.9.2 Descriptive statistics
deviation that may be evaluated using SPSS. The fundamental analyses utilized in
descriptive analysis are the lowest, maximum, mean, and standard deviation of all
variables. The standard deviation is used to quantify the degree of variability in the
responses in the middle, and maximum responses at the top. Additionally, this
Reliability analysis was used to evaluate the questionnaire's items' consistency and
measurement scales. Using Likert Scale surveys, the Cronbach's Alpha reliability
Alpha further shows how strongly the elements in the set are positively connected.
0.6 are regarded as poor, those between 0.70 and 0.80 as acceptable, and those
continuous variables was found using Pearson's correlation. Here is a scale that can
be used to interpret how independent and dependent variables relate to one another.
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Table 3.2 Pearson Correlation Value
Scale Relationship
To ascertain the link between all the independent factors and the dependent variable,
multiple regression analysis was developed. In this study, the link between the
training efficacy, work satisfaction, and reward system was investigated using this
technique. Additionally, this analysis aims to determine whether the hypotheses are
supported or not.
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