Papers by Md Zabid Rashid
The Malaysian economy experienced an economic boom in the mid-1990s. At the same time, the demand... more The Malaysian economy experienced an economic boom in the mid-1990s. At the same time, the demand for higher education increased tremendously. In 2005, there were more than 18 public universities and 27 private universities and university colleges in ...
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Adnexal masses are growths that form near the uterus; the majority being ovarian tumours. Althoug... more Adnexal masses are growths that form near the uterus; the majority being ovarian tumours. Although there is no established population-screening tool for detecting ovarian cancer, ultrasound and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) are useful imaging tools in the management of adnexal masses. Our study aimed to determine the characteristics of malignant adnexal masses on CECT scan and to describe common pitfalls in diagnosis of ovarian cancer when interpreting images. We also determined the sensitivity and specificity of diagnosing ovarian cancer using CECT. A retrospective study was conducted in Hospital Serdang using data from all patients who underwent CECT scan and detected with adnexal masses, and had histopathological examination correlation from January 2013 until January 2015. Out of the 64 cases analysed; the majority of malignant lesions were serous carcinoma of the ovary (40%). The CECT scan characteristics, tumour consistency of mixed type, presence of wall enhanc...
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Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing, 1991
... buying behaviour. In another study on consumers' involvement in purchasing, Slama an... more ... buying behaviour. In another study on consumers' involvement in purchasing, Slama and Tashchian (1985) found that purchasing involvement was related to sex, education, income and the stage of family life cycle. There were ...
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Journal of Education for Business, 2003
Abstract In this article, the authors examine employer perceptions of local and foreign MBA gradu... more Abstract In this article, the authors examine employer perceptions of local and foreign MBA graduates along with the problems encountered and factors considered important in hiring them. Based on a sample of 91 respondents, the findings show significant differences in perceptions of local and foreign MBA graduates, as well as significant differences in employers' perceptions regarding the problems encountered with local and foreign MBAs. The key factors considered important in hiring MBA graduates included decision-making ability, written communication, oral communication, analytical skills, and interpersonal skills. The authors discuss the implications of their findings.
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Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, 2018
PurposeThis paper aims to derive determinants of loan loss provisions (LLPs) of commercial banks ... more PurposeThis paper aims to derive determinants of loan loss provisions (LLPs) of commercial banks in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachA single-stage panel data analysis multiple regression model that contains a mixture of quantitative and qualitative elements is used. The LLPs is a dependent variable or regressor, and non-performing loan (NPL), interest income, net profit, loans and advances and gross domestic product (GDP) are the independent variables or regressor/explanatory variables. The moderating variable is “credit risk management” (CRM) and the intervening variable is “relevance and faithful representation”.FindingsThis paper suggests in LLPs, NPLs, interest income, loans and advances, net profit and GDP, as well as the moderating effect of CRM and the intervening effect of relevance and faithful representation, are determinants of the LLPs. The moderating variable CRM strengthens the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The interveni...
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The growth in shadow banking system over the past few years is acknowledged as key risks to Malay... more The growth in shadow banking system over the past few years is acknowledged as key risks to Malaysia’s financial stability. This is because it is associated to growth in the household debts extended by the shadow banks. In line with initiatives by the Bank Negara Malaysia (the Central Bank of Malaysia) to enhance surveillance on the activities of the shadow banks in Malaysia, this study attempts to examine determinants of default risks of shadow banks restricting to focus on their two main activities, securitization and collateralization. It is the same approach as in the Financial Stability Board Report. The results provide empirical evidences that future methodology to examine the systemic risks in the shadow banking system - whilst not yet well understood to explain the interconnectedness of the activities - but may need to account for additional explanatory variables that measure collateralized assets that are being intermediated.
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This paper attempts to determine the impact of the reclassification exercise from Islamic deposit... more This paper attempts to determine the impact of the reclassification exercise from Islamic deposits to investment accounts as currently undertaken by Islamic banks following the enacted Islamic Financial Service Act 2013. The study attempts to find out whether it may have cause in unintended consequences in less profit payout to investment account holders.
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Journal of Consumer Marketing, 2008
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of age, gender and city of dwellin... more PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of age, gender and city of dwelling on children's consumption attitude and behavior intentions.Design/methodology/approachA total of 300 children were interviewed in four different cities in Malaysia. Samples were selected using purposive sampling.FindingsFindings indicated that age and city of dwelling were significant influence on children's consumption attitude and behavior intentions.Research limitations/implicationsThis study has looked at consumer behavior of the younger members of Malaysia households whereby only Malaysian children between the ages of nine and fourteen years old have been examined, the study however did not consider the teenagers.Practical implicationsThese findings would help increase marketers' understanding of family decision‐making process. By understanding the decision framework and the various influencing factors affecting children's consumer attitude and choice, marketers wi...
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Journal of Management Development, 2003
This paper examines the influence of corporate culture and organisational commitment on financial... more This paper examines the influence of corporate culture and organisational commitment on financial performance in Malaysian companies. Based on the work of Deshpande and Farley on corporate cultural types and Allen and Meyer on organisational commitment, a structured questionnaire was developed and self‐administered to managers in Malaysian companies. A total of 202 managers in public listed companies participated in the study. The results show that there is a significant correlation between corporate culture and organisational commitment. Both corporate culture type and organisational commitment have an influence on the financial performance of these companies. The implications of the study are also discussed.
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Journal of Information & Knowledge Management, 2013
This study aims to identify the strategic roles of competitive intelligence and to examine the me... more This study aims to identify the strategic roles of competitive intelligence and to examine the mediating effect of competitive intelligence practices on the relationship between perceived strategic uncertainty and firm performance. Data are collected from 123 public listed companies in Malaysia using mail questionnaire survey. The study highlights the essential role of competitive intelligence in supporting strategic decision making and strategic planning as well as in identifying opportunities and threats. Results reveal that perceived strategic uncertainty relates positively to competitive intelligence practices, which in turn, relates positively to firm performance. This paper includes implications, limitations, and recommendations for future studies.
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Journal of Business Ethics, 1993
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Corporate Governance: The international journal of business in society, 2002
Examines the attitudes of Malaysian managers and executives towards social responsibility and als... more Examines the attitudes of Malaysian managers and executives towards social responsibility and also the extent of socially responsible activities involved, corporate disclosure, and the factors determining the attitudes towards social responsibility. A structured questionnaire was developed based on studies by Ford and McLaughin, Teoh and Gregory Thong, Gill and Leinbach and Jones. A total of 198 responses were used for analysis in this study. The results showed that only five statements (of the 14 statements) have scores of more than 50 per cent agreement or endorsement of socially responsible activities. About 69 per cent of the respondents believed that involvement by a business in improving its community’s quality of life will also improve long run profitability. Nearly 65 per cent agreed that socially responsible activities provide a favourable public image. The analysis of variance showed that there were significant differences in the attitudes of managers working in banking, t...
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Pertanika Journal of …, 2001
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Journal of Business Ethics - J BUS ETHICS, 2003
Leaders and managers of today's multinational corporations face a plethora of problems and i... more Leaders and managers of today's multinational corporations face a plethora of problems and issues directly attributable to the fact that they are operating in an international context. With work-sites, plants and/or customers based in another country, or even several countries, representing a vast spectrum of cultural differences, international trade and offshore operations, coupled with increased globalisation in respect to political, social and economic realities, contribute to new dilemmas that these leaders must deal with. Not the least of these being a Code of Ethics and ethical decision making.This paper examines the differences in culture between a group of managers from the United States and similar group from Croatia using Hofstede's theory of International Cultures. The study explores how these cultural dimensions may help in our understanding of the differences in reported whistleblowing. The authors then postulate four hypotheses regarding various aspects of wh...
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Journal of Business Ethics, 2007
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Corporate Governance, 2002
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Int J Manag Decis Making, 2007
ABSTRACT The paper investigates the strategic roles of foreign Multinational Corporations (MNCs) ... more ABSTRACT The paper investigates the strategic roles of foreign Multinational Corporations (MNCs) subsidiaries in Malaysia. Specifically, the study aims to explore the differences of the strategic roles in terms of local responsiveness, integration and technological capabilities of subsidiaries. The strategic roles of subsidiaries are tested with respect to the firms' and industry's characteristics and level of performance. Seventy-one subsidiaries participated in the study. The study discovered five strategic roles of foreign MNC subsidiaries in Malaysia. The strategic roles are found to be dependent upon firm and industry characteristics. Performance is not found to be significantly different across the strategic roles. The implications of the study are discussed.
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