NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20250
Since 20240
Since 2021 (last 5 years)0
Since 2016 (last 10 years)0
Since 2006 (last 20 years)13
Audience
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing all 15 results Save | Export
Ismail, Azman; Hua, Ng Kueh; Ismail, Yusof; Samah, Ainon Jauhariah Abu; Bakar, Rixal Abu; Ibrahim, Nurshahira – Online Submission, 2015
An administrator plays a vital role in the growth and development of his/her subordinates. Despite this notion, the role of an administrator in the context of training programs and transfer of training is not well studied. Therefore, this study is set to examine the relationship between administrator's role in training programs and training…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Administrator Role, Training, Transfer of Training
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Rahman, Azmawani Abd; Ng, Siew Imm; Sambasivan, Murali; Wong, Florence – European Journal of Training and Development, 2013
Purpose: Training alone is not sufficient to enhance organizational effectiveness to a greater level because not all knowledge obtained from the training is properly transferred and applied to the organization. This study aims to investigate whether efforts invested by Malaysian manufacturers in employee training and knowledge transfer affect…
Descriptors: Training, Knowledge Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Transfer of Training
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
De Lange, Paul; Jackling, Beverley; Suwardy, Themin – Accounting Education, 2015
Drawing on research in the sociology of professions as a reference point, this study examines the practices and perceptions of professional accountants towards the requirements of IES7 on continuing professional development (CPD). Responses from 1310 accountants in the Asia Pacific region suggest while increasing globalisation has led to more…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Accounting, Professional Development, Professional Personnel
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Daud, Salina; Abidin, Nurazariah; Sapuan, Noraina Mazuin; Rajadurai, Jegatheesan – International Journal of Educational Management, 2011
Purpose: This study seeks to investigate the potential gap between important dimensions of business graduates' attributes and the actual performance of these graduates in their post-graduate employment. These graduates have completed a business-related degree from the business management faculty of a higher education institution (HEI) located in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Business Administration Education, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Harun, Zambri; Khamis, Nor Kamaliana; Isa, Mohamad Dali; Hashim, Hashimah – International Education Studies, 2013
This paper discusses the roles of professional engineers (PEs) who are attached to the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) and how their contributions are as important as their counterparts in the industry. This paper highlights the roles for PEs at IHLs based on a survey conducted at selected IHLs in Malaysia. Academician-professional…
Descriptors: Technical Occupations, Engineering, Role Perception, Higher Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Hsbollah, Hafizah Mohamad; Idris, Kamil Md. – Campus-Wide Information Systems, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate Universiti Utara Malaysia UUM lecturers' perception of the decision regarding adopting e-learning as a teaching tool. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from 244 lecturers in Universiti Utara Malaysia. Internal consistency using Cronbach alpha and exploratory factor analysis with…
Descriptors: Factor Structure, Foreign Countries, Computer Attitudes, Technology Integration
Yunus, Faizal Amin Nur; Baser, Jamil Abd; Masran, Saiful Hadi; Razali, Nizamuddin; Rahim, Bekri – Online Submission, 2011
The purpose of this study was to identify the suitability of VR welding simulator application towards CBT in developing welding skills upon new trainees at the Centre of Instructor and Advanced Skills Training (CIAST) Shah Alam Selangor and National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) Pagoh Johor. The significance of the study was to create a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Manufacturing Industry, Computer Simulation, Virtual Classrooms
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Mustafa, Hasrina – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2010
This article presents a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of two community projects on energy efficiency held in Malaysia in January 2008. Specifically, the study was undertaken to compare levels of attitudes and practices of energy efficiency between baseline and post-campaign survey; compare electricity consumptions before, one month after,…
Descriptors: Energy Conservation, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Peer Influence
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Hashim, Junaidah – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2008
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine how Malaysian managers acquire job competencies through self-directed learning activities at their workplace. Specifically it aims to investigate what types of job competencies are required for the managers, how they learn to acquire those competencies, and whether the managers have the…
Descriptors: Learning Readiness, Independent Study, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Zheng, Connie; Hyland, Paul; Soosay, Claudine – Journal of European Industrial Training, 2007
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore a range of training practices adopted by multinational companies (MNCs) operating in Asia. It investigated the level of training expenditure, the nature of training programs offered and the concerns about training in MNCs. Design/methodology/approach: Data were obtained through a survey of 529 MNCs…
Descriptors: Employees, Foreign Countries, Organizational Development, Professional Personnel
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Murshidi, Rahmah; Konting, Mohd Majid; Elias, Habibah; Fooi, Foo Say – Teaching Education, 2006
This study examined the level of teachers' sense of efficacy among beginning teachers in Sarawak, Malaysia. It also sought to investigate whether there is any difference in beginning teachers' sense of efficacy in relation to gender, race and types of teacher preparation program. The study was conducted by using the teacher sense of efficacy…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Foreign Countries, Beginning Teachers, Gender Differences
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Muhamad, Mazanah; Idris, Khairuddin – International Journal of Training and Development, 2005
This paper offers a scenario of workplace learning as practiced in Malaysia. Based on survey research, the article describes learner profiles, learning provision and pattern. The analysis shows that Malaysians participate in formal workplace learning as part of their employment activities. Workplace learning in Malaysia is contextual, promoted by…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Foreign Countries, Developing Nations, Educational Policy
Sampson, Demetrios G., Ed.; Spector, J. Michael, Ed.; Ifenthaler, Dirk, Ed.; Isaias, Pedro, Ed. – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
These proceedings contain the papers of the 11th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age (CELDA 2014), October 25-27, 2014, which has been organized by the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) and endorsed by the Japanese Society for Information and Systems in…
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Teaching Methods, Technological Literacy, Technology Uses in Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Hashim, Fuzirah BT.; Othman, Zarina – Journal of Educational Technology, 2006
Teachers often adopt a particular teaching and learning approach in their classes to ensure that effective learning takes place. It is assumed that teaching working adults would require the teachers to indirectly adopt an approach that suits the learners. Knowles (1978) theorized that adult learners have distinct and unique characteristics and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), English for Special Purposes, Business Administration Education
Duke, Benjamin C., Ed. – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1963
The primary purpose of this project was to compile, translate, and publish educational media research material from the major Asian countries and to make that information available in the United States. Educational media research and experimentation is interpreted to include experimental programming, testing, evaluation, and use of all the newer…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational History, Surveys, International Education