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Author(s):
Karen P. Quilloy, Isabelita M. Pabuayon.
Page No : 1-23
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THE PHILIPPINE CO-OPERATIVE ENTERPRISES TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A PERCEPTION STUDY
Abstract
In the International Co-operative Alliance 2020 Vision, co-operatives are envisioned to
become the acknowledged leader in economic, social and environmental sustainability, the
model preferred by people, and the fastest growing form of enterprise by 2020. With less than
a decade left for this vision, it is important to realize where the co-operatives are now in terms
of promoting progress towards sustainable development. This country study aimed to examine
the contributions and impacts that co-operatives in the Philippines have created to advance
sustainability in the four pillars of development – “people, planet, prosperity, and peace”, at
micro level. Key fndings showed that the co-operatives have carried out initiatives promoting
sustainability among its members and their communities. However, the extent of such impacts
was perceived to be limited due to some constraints, which include inadequate support services,
weak organizational structure, and inadequate or lack of entrepreneurial and managerial skills.
In view of these problems, strategic actions recommended were: (i) developing a defnite policy
framework for co-operative enterprise development; (ii) improving access to support services
with focus on fnancial services; (iii) enhancing human resource skills through education and
professionalization; and (iv) strengthening networks and linkages of the co-operative sector.
Key words: co-operatives, enterprise development, sustainable development
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Author(s):
Mustapa Kamal Maulut, Norsaadah Mustafa, Prof. Dr. Abdul Jumaat Muhajar.
Page No : 25-44
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THE RESILIENCE CONCEPT OF ISLAMIC ENTREPRENEUR AND THE PROMOTING OF ISLAMIC FINANCING PRODUCTS TO CREDIT CO-OPERATIVES IN MALAYSIA
Abstract
Credit Co-operatives serve to stabilize the global economy and played a vital role in Malaysian
economic. There are a total of 10,087 registered co-operatives in Malaysia, with a total
membership of more than 7 millions people. The purpose of this research is to identify outstanding
entrepreneurial attitudes possessed by the Members of the Board of excellent credit co-operatives
which are parallel to Muhammad p.b.u.h. as a pioneering entrepreneur. The method used in this
study is a questionnaire survey using the instruments that were mainly developed based on a
study by Paige (1999) entitled Enterpreneurs’ Perception of Success Inventory. There are only
35 credit co-operatives which listed in the category of best 100 co-operatives by Co-operative
Commission of Malaysia, which represented by a total number of 350 Credit Co-operative
Board members. Variables tested were the phenomenon of credit co-operatives success as the
dependent variable while the independent variables were the eight dimensions with an addition
of Islamic fnancing product. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Through correlation
analysis test, the results found that there were signifcant correlations between the successful
credit co-operatives with goal-setting, personality, motivation, knowledge and Islamic fnancing
product. It makes way to promote Islamic fnancing product.
Keywords: Muhammad p.b.u.h. as a pioneering entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs’ Perception of
Success Inventory (EPSI), 35 excellent credit co-operatives, Islamic fnancing product
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Author(s):
Azra Alhafdz Azmi, Jati Kasuma, Yusman Yacob.
Page No : 45-62
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING PROGRAMS AMONG CO-OPERATIVE MEMBERS IN SARAWAK
Abstract
This study focused on the effectiveness of training programs among members of co-operative
in Sarawak. The study framework used Kirkpatrick’s Model in which employees’ reaction,
learning, behavior, results and transfer of training will be examined. The study also examined
the transfer of training in the context after being trained and to explore the training effectiveness
by looking at how the transfer of training is applied. A survey was conducted in the Co-operative
College of Malaysia Sarawak Branch Campus in year 2013 where a total of 351 questionnaires
were distributed in order to evaluate the training effectiveness, factors and relationship between
factors that affect training effectiveness. With the returned questionnaires of 299, the result
shows at the reaction level, most of the respondents were satisfed with the training programs.
This reflects the appreciation of training from the participants. At the learning level, majority of
the respondents learned the skills taught. It is stated that the respondents use the new skills on
the job at the behavior level. At the outcome level, the fndings revealed that the training program
was productive and cost effective to measure the change in the result of the organization. Overall,
only 41.6 percent of the independent variables explained the impact to the training effectiveness.
The highest beta value indicates that learning is the strongest factor among the others in relation
to training effectiveness. This study will help related parties in the Co-operative sector to have
a better understanding in measuring the effectiveness of training programs conducted and to
identify what are the areas they can improve for the future development of the co-operative in
the country.
Keywords: Training Effectiveness, Co-operative Members, Sarawak
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Author(s):
Douglas Chupong, Jati Kasuma, Ratnawate Panie, Yusman Yacob.
Page No : 63-77
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PURCHASE INTENTION OF HALAL PRODUCTS: A STUDY AMONG NON-MUSLIM MEMBER OF CO-OPERATIVES
Abstract
This study focused on the purchased intention of halal products among Co-operatives’ nonMuslim members. The study aims to understand the relationship between attitude, subjective
norms and perceived behavioral control on purchase intention. A survey was conducted in
Kuching City where a total of 338 questionnaires were distributed to gather information on
willingness to purchase halal products among non-Muslim member of co-operatives. With the
returned questionnaires of 166, the result shows that the respondents are aware of the existence
of halal products and are willing to purchase halal products. The results also indicate that the
Perceived Behavior Control is the most important factor in influencing non-Muslim’s halal
purchase intention, followed by Subjective Norms and Attitude. Furthermore, in determining
category of halal products purchased, halal food and beverages were found to be the major
category of halal products that counted high willingness of purchases, followed by halal toiletries
products, halal cosmetics products, and halal pharmaceutical products. This study provides halal
industries with a greater understanding of the consumer behavior relating to halal products thus
creating an understanding on halal principles that will influence their perceptions and attitudes
towards halal products.
Keywords: Halal, Non-Muslim, Purchase intention, Co-operative members, Kuching City
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Author(s):
Noranita Mohd Nor, Norhayati Abdul Rahman, Nur Faeza Yahya, Roshidi Hassan.
Page No : 79-91
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PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI KEDAI RUNCIT KOPERASI: ANALISIS PENCAPAIAN PENGURUSAN PERNIAGAAN
Abstract
Program Transformasi Kedai Runcit (TUKAR) diperkenalkan pada tahun 2011 oleh kerajaan
Malaysia untuk mengubah konsep tradisional kedai runcit kepada konsep yang lebih moden.
Analisis perbandingan sebelum dan selepas TUKAR diperlukan untuk melihat pencapaian sebenar
hasil daripada program TUKAR. Justeru, matlamat kajian ini secara khusus bertujuan untuk
mengenal pasti sama ada terdapat peningkatan dari segi pencapaian pengurusan perniagaan
kedai koperasi sebelum dan selepas program TUKAR dilaksanakan. Soal selidik telah diedarkan
menggunakan kaedah pensampelan strata secara rawak dan sebanyak 102 orang (65.8%) Ahli
Lembaga Koperasi dan Pengurus Koperasi yang mewakili kedai Coop Mart di seluruh Malaysia
telah dianalisis menggunakan kaedah analisis deskriptif. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan semua
aspek pengurusan perniagaan meningkat dengan ketara terutamanya aspek pengurusan kewangan.
Ini membuktikan program TUKAR berjaya, berdaya maju dan wajar diteruskan.
Kata kunci: Program Transformasi Kedai Runcit ( TUKAR ), Program Transformasi Ekonomi,
Entry Point Project (EPP) , Pengurusan Perniagaan, Coop Mart
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Author(s):
Anuar Mat Esa.
Page No : 93-110
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MEASURING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EFFICIENCIES OF AREA FARMERS ORGANIZATION IN MALAYSIA
Abstract
To fulfll highly expectations of the government and to retain continuous supports from the members,
Area Farmers Organization (AFOs) is anticipated to be an effcient organization. Hence, one
way to measure the ability of an organization is through effciency measurement. Therefore, this
paper examines the technical effciency (TE) of AFOs and determinant factors of effciency; from
2006 to 2010. The effciency is measured through three different dimensions namely as economic,
social and socio-economic. For the purpose of the study, a two stage Data Envelopment Analysis
(DEA) is used. In the frst stage, DEA applied to measure the effciency score of 56 AFOs. In the
second stage, the effciency score obtained and regressed by using Tobit model. Based on previous
study, determinant factors such as assets, location, year of operation, types of business, manager’s
education, size of business and size of membership serve as independent variables. The effciency
analysis in the study reveals most of the AFOs are plagued with ineffciency. The average technical
effciency scores recorded at 0.708, 0.672 and 0.790 under economic, social and socio-economic
dimensions respectively. As for determinant factors, the variables liked location, age of operation,
size of business and membership are found to have a positive relationship with effciency level.
Key words: Technical Effciency, Area Farmers Organization (AFOs)
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Author(s):
Aishah Ariffn, Nasibah Ahmad, Rohalinda Ahad, Nor Arma Abu Talib.
Page No : 111-127
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KEPERLUAN SETIAUSAHA KOPERASI BERLESEN DALAM KOPERASI
Abstract
Kajian ini dijalankan bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti keperluan mewujudkan jawatan Setiausaha
Koperasi Berlesen (SKB) dalam sektor koperasi. Sebanyak 687 buah koperasi telah dipilih mewakili
310 buah koperasi besar dan sederhana serta 377 buah koperasi koperasi kecil dan mikro. Kajian
ini menggunakan kaedah perbincangan Kumpulan Fokus dan soal selidik yang diedarkan melalui
pos. Perbincangan Kumpulan Fokus telah dilakukan terhadap tiga buah koperasi di Melaka
yang telah menggunakan lebih 10 tahun perkhidmatan kesetiausahaan daripada sebuah frma
setiausaha syarikat yang sama iaitu Syarikat UMG Sdn.Bhd. Antara perbezaan yang ditemui
ialah dari sudut caj yang dikenakan adalah mengikut kemampuan koperasi dan kerja-kerja yang
dijalankan bergantung kepada keperluan koperasi.
Dapatan kajian telah menemukan beberapa faktor yang menjadi cabaran utama kepada Setiausaha
Koperasi iaitu kekangan masa menjalankan tugas-tugas Setiausaha Koperasi dengan tugas hakiki
mereka, elaun yang tidak setimpal dengan bebanan kerja dan tugas setiausaha yang terlalu
membebankan. Analisis tabulasi silang telah dilakukan secara berasingan di antara Setiausaha
dan Lembaga daripada koperasi besar dan kecil bagi mendapatkan maklum balas penerimaan
SKB. Kajian menunjukkan bahawa kedua-dua Lembaga bagi koperasi besar dan kecil bersetuju
SKB diwujudkan dengan sebahagian tugas setiausaha diambil alih oleh SKB. Kajian mendapati
bahawa terdapat perbezaan antara Setiausaha di koperasi besar iaitu mereka tidak bersetuju
SKB diwujudkan manakala Setiausaha di koperasi kecil bersetuju mewujudkan SKB dengan
sebahagian tugas Setiausaha diambil alih oleh SKB.
Kata kunci: Setiausaha Koperasi Berlesen (SKB), cabaran setiausaha koperasi
