internet – Jurnal Pengurusan

Catastrophe of E-Commerce among Malaysian SMEs – Between Its Perceived and Proven Benefits

syazwinaramjan — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:39:40 +0000

There is a substantial interest in the adoption of e-commerce by firms, particularly the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SMEs are said to gain considerably from using the e-commerce because the Internet provides equal access to both SMEs and large organizations. It is also said SMEs which adopt e-commerce will improve their businesses and finally increase their profit. However, little is known concerning the benefits that SMEs have gained by adopting e-commerce and to what extent have SMEs achieved these benefits. Thus, this paper aims to analyse between the benefits that SMEs perceived they have gained and the proven benefits they realised. Survey and face-to-face interviews were carried-out in this study. The study found a number of interesting facts. Many respondents in the survey indicated that they gained some benefits, such as, more customers, increased sales, and increased productivity. Yet, the interviews did not substantiate such claims. This paper looks at these views critically and finally provides some suggestions and recommendations.

Sistem Pengurusan Zakat di Malaysia: Analisis Strategi Penyebaran Maklumat Menerusi Laman Sesawang

syazwinaramjan — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:26:50 +0000

Internet is the most important tool in the era of globalization. Meanwhile the importamce of internet is to disseminate and expand informationrelated to zakat system. Until now, we do not have a technology system for zakat which can disseminate information so quickly that saves time and energy. As such, the use of internet has become a basic skill not only to the individual who is always looking for information but also to all institutions that want to spread information about the organization and their functions through their website. Therefore this article will examine more about the strategies used by the zakat state institutions in Malaysia to disseminate and communicate information about the duty of zakat through the website. In addition, this article attempts to analyze the impact of the development of zakat website in Malaysia by zakat institutions that make the website as the main medium to increase awareness among Muslims about zakat obligations.

Evaluating Corporate Reporting on the Internet: The Case of Zakat Institutions in Malaysia

syazwinaramjan — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:25:26 +0000

The purpose of this study is to document the extent of financial and non-financial reporting practices through the internet by zakat institutions and to identify the type of information reported. Using a checklist adapted from similar studies in the commercial sector, the study suggests that the disclosures of financial and non-financial information such as information on social responsibility are uncommon. While most of the zakat institutions focus on providing information regarding zakat collection and distribution, none has included financial statements. However, these institutions have gained reasonable score in terms of information timeliness with majority of them update their website on regular basis. The findings suggest that zakat institution in Malaysia should fully utilise the use internet as a main medium of communication, especially in order to gain more public trust and recognition.

Intention to Donate Money via Social Network Site: Perspective from a Developing Country

syazahzwni — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:21:06 +0000

Charity fundraising is challenging, yet the social network site (SNS) has changed the way to drive money donations. The largest SNS user group in Malaysia is comprised of university students. However, they are the least contributed group in making donations. This study examines the factors influencing the intentions of students to donate money via SNS. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted, and the data from 216 questionnaires were analysed using multiple linear regression. Using the extended theory of planned behaviour, three constructs, namely, descriptive norm, perceived behavioural control, and Internet technology feature, were found to significantly affecting the intention for online donations. Normalising the majority’s performance in a similar reference group and making students feel comfortable sharing their online giving information have positive effects on donation intention via SNS. The young people were also concerned about the Internet functionality to perform monetary donation over SNS. The other two constructs that are, attitude and past behaviour, were not significant towards intention to donate via SNS. The findings offered several suggestions to non-profit organisations to raise the awareness of online giving among students, as to shape them to become future donors for far-reaching decades.