Journal Articles
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2024-03-29T12:18:11ZThe influence of taxation and economic growth on consumers’ burden in Malaysia
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The influence of taxation and economic growth on consumers’ burden in Malaysia
Norsiah, Ahmad; Abdul Rahim, Ridzuan
The tax reformation and economic development in Malaysia have sparked the motivation of this
study to understand the influence of such reform on consumers’ burden. An investigation into
these relationships is important due to the current increase on consumers burden which had
become a popular issue since the introduction of GST in 2015, and the comeback of SST in 2018
to replace the GST. This study intends to provide evidence concerning Malaysian tax reform and
economic growth on consumers burden by examining the influence on price level. It employs the
Autoregressive Distributed Lag Error Correction Model (ARDL-ECM) estimation to analyze
quarterly data for the period 1996-2020. The findings reveal that indirect taxes have negative
relationship both in the short and long run while economic growth is positively related with
consumers’ burden. This outcome rules out the public accusation that the tax reform would cause
the price level to increase hence worsen the consumer’s burden. Nevertheless, it is the economic
growth that consumers need to take advantage of as it positively influences the demand for goods
and services hence increase the price. The study shed further direction for the government in
formulating taxation and economic policies so as not to compromising the burden of consumers
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2023-06-01T00:00:00ZThe influence of job stress towards turnover intention among generation Y employees in Perak Information Technology (IT) industry
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The influence of job stress towards turnover intention among generation Y employees in Perak Information Technology (IT) industry
Lee, Kah Yan; Nur Syafiqah, A. Rahim; Junaidah, Yusof; Amalina, Ibrahim
Researchers have been studying turnover intention for nearly a century. Recently, most generation
Y workforce in Malaysia's Information Technology (IT) industry reportedly developed a norm of
switching jobs constantly due to being increasingly exposed to a lot of work-related stressors. This
study aims to investigate the relationship between job stress and turnover intention among
generation Y employees in the Perak IT industry. The quantitative approach was used by
distributing online questionnaires through the Facebook platform to collect data from a sample of
123 employees drawn from IT companies in Perak, Malaysia. The result revealed that the majority
of the respondents are recorded with a high level of job stress and a moderate level of turnover
intention. It was found that job stress was significantly positively correlated with turnover
intention. Further analysis also demonstrated that the dimensions of job stress such as work
overload and work ambiguity were significant influences on turnover intention. Overall, there was
a statistically significant positive relationship between job stress and turnover intention among
the employees. The findings of this study demonstrated important implications for IT
organisations, employees, and Human Resource (HR) practitioners by allowing them to
understand the devastating effects of job stress and equip themselves with strategies to reduce
turnover rates.
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2023-06-01T00:00:00ZThe impact of rail transport infrastructure on residential property rental values in Kubwa, Abuja, Nigeria
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The impact of rail transport infrastructure on residential property rental values in Kubwa, Abuja, Nigeria
Usman, Musa; Wali Rakiya, Ibrahim; Alalade Olugbenga
On a global scale, numerous research studies have been embarked upon to show the level of
relationship between transport facilities and residential rental values. This study dwelt on
the various aspects of rail infrastructure and how it impacts on residential rental values. To
accomplish the aim, questionnaires were distributed to head of households and practicing
Estate Surveyors and Valuers in Kubwa, Nigeria. Physical observation also aided the
researcher in data gathering. Data were interpreted using tables and percentage while Karl
Pearson product moment correlation with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences
was employed for data analysis. From the correlation analysis the result revealed that the
value of r (Pearson correlation) is 0.751 which indicates strong relationship. The p-value
(.001) was less than 0.05 significant level. It was confirmed that the rail transport
infrastructure has significant impact on residential rental values in Kubwa, Abuja. This
translates to growth in rental values. The study recommended government initiatives on the
rail system which directly increases the quantity of optimum rail lines of high-frequency
metro lines resulting to a substantial increase in real estate values. This study has provided
firsthand information and guide for property investors, estate surveyors, built environment
professionals as well as government agencies on the importance of rail infrastructure and
the various ways it can positively or negatively affect rental values
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2023-06-01T00:00:00ZSilent selling: Exploring the relationship between fashion retail visual merchandise and impulse buying behaviour
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Silent selling: Exploring the relationship between fashion retail visual merchandise and impulse buying behaviour
Visual merchandising is accorded a substantial amount of importance in the research
and practice of current fashion retail today. The conventional reference to a visual
stimulus, which was traditionally thought of as a vital component of the ambiance of a
retail store, is no longer the primary focus of visual merchandising. Rather, the primary
focus of visual merchandising has shifted to a focus on the product itself. In addition to
this, it acts as the first unspoken hint in the decision to buy. In light of this, the purpose
of the study is to investigate the role that retail virtual merchandise plays in the
behaviour of impulse buying. A random sample of 436 people was taken from a variety
of fashion retail establishments located in shopping malls for this study. The research
indicates that customers' impulse buying intentions are influenced by visual
merchandising in the form of window displays, in-store form displays, floor
merchandising, and promotional signage. The findings of the study also demonstrated
that there is a crucial connection between many types of retail merchandising, including
window displays, in-store forms, floor merchandising, and promotional signage. This
indicates how vital it is for owners of fashion retail stores to provide their clients with
the appropriate store environment and formulate plans to better understand their
requirements. As a result, it is essential that the visual stimuli and the atmosphere be
useful while also being calming.
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