New Publications in 2013-2014

Some papers to be published and under consideration for publication:

1. A paper in job behavioral factors accepted in International Journal of Advances in Management and Economics (IJAME).Available: http://www.managementjournal.info/. To be cited as: Awang, Amir and Osman (2013)
2. One of Bioinfo journal accepted a paper on International Business Theory (IBT). Available: http://www.bioinfopublication.org/. To be cited as: Awang (2013).
3. Asian Social Science accepted a joint authorship paper on Socioeconomic of Myanmar's Muslim Immigrants in Langkawi. Available: http://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ass/. To be cited as: Ismail, Awang and Mansor (2013).
4. A journal for EMIC was published as Jounal of Enterprising Mindset (JoEM). Available: http://joem2013.blogspot.com. Cited as: Awang (2013), Principal Editor. First indexed in www.gaudeamus.com.
5. A paper on Entrepreneurial Career was submitted for publication in Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Economics (JEBE), a scientificia publication. Available: http://scientificia.com/index.php/JEBE. To be cited as: Awang, Ibrahim and Ayub.
6. Still writing on the following:
    a) Strategic Entrepreneurship IPO Model: A Pilot Study.
    b) Institutional Sustainable Entrepreneurship: A Grounded Theory Approach
    c) Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Economics of the Firm.
    d) Entrepreneurial Intention and Leadership in UiTM
    e) Academic Staff and Career Development in Malaysia

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Professional Journal Publication 2013

An article published in Projournals, Awang et al. (2013). Perceived environmental impact on knowledge resource and social network: Evidence from Malaysia. Journal of Business Management (JBM), 1(1). 6-34. The link is here http://www.projournals.org/JBM/0520130702.php

Springer/Thomson Reuters Citation

The International Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Conference (InCIEC 2013) held between 22-24 September 2013 in Kuching, Sarawak. Details at http://inciec2013.myies.org/?page_id=154

Hayes vs. Baron & Kenny.

Some info in mediation analysis according to Prof Hayes. Watch here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0YdlBh1pqs

Thanks Prof Ramayah for sharing the insight in FB. Here's the link:  https://www.facebook.com/update_security_info.php?wizard=1#!/ramayah.thurasamy?hc_location=stream

My article Awang et al. (2007). Entrepreneurial orientation and effectiveness of small and medium agro-based enterprises (SMAEs) in Malaysia – Mediating effect of knowledge and network strategies  Social and Management Research Journal, 4(2), 1-21,  that utilized Preacher and Hayes (2004) in detecting mediation. The excerpt as follows: "... Mediating effect analysis was observed in a three-step regression analysis proposed in Baron and Kenny (1986). Mediator type was ascertain as suggested by Preacher and Hayes (2004). Estimation criteria suggested in equations as follows:

Y = i₁ + cX                             (1)

M = i₂ + aX                            (2)

Y = i₃ + c’X + bM                  (3)

According to Baron and Kenny (1986), four conditions to be observed in determining the mediation effect. First condition as in equation (1), the effect of X on Y denotes the total effect c. Second condition as in equation (2) the effect of X on M denotes the total effect a. Third condition as in equation (3) the effect of M on Y denotes the total effect of b. And, fourth condition as in equation (3) the indirect effect of X on Y denotes the total effect of c’. When the effect of X on Y decreases to zero with the inclusion of M, full mediation is said to have occurred (James & Brett, 1984). When the effect of X on Y decreases by a nontrivial amount, but not to zero, partial mediation is said to have occurred (p. 6-7).

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JUNE 2013 INSIGHT

Part of a science of research lies in its analytical process. The first issue here subjects to its representativeness. Secondly, the measurement. And thirdly, the tests. Data analysis using probability and statistical techniques are just tools to help us clarify those issues. Thus, we manage to verify the differences and variances in the data.

Representativeness subjects to sampling design and showed by demographic data of the studied population. Measurement and scaling acquire representation in the form of opinion, agreeableness, or magnitude inherent within variable(s) of interest. Finally, test of differences and/or variances inferring on the propositions. Further info in slides here https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7a64nbJZ8GBcGRDN3dZS3B1bDQ/edit?usp=sharing

     

 

STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE

The term statistical significance has been taken away from its real meaning since Fisher (1925) who quoted it the first time. The term seems to be abused as it connotes the practical significance. Higgs (2013) in his article, " Do We Really Need the S-word?" proposes a new word fo it. Here's the website http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/pub/do-we-really-need-the-s-word/1 for full article.

Amran Awang, PhD.

Grounded Theory in Entrepreneurship

A qualitative approach in entrepreneurship research has been proposed earlier, however the physic envy overshadowed the proposal. Among others Bygrave (1991) and lately Shepherd (2010) proposed similar approach in overcoming the quantitative methods that may mislead the unexplained entrepreneurship phenomena.

Here is a simple elaboration how to go about in executing a grounded theory approach by Jing Ke & Sarah Wenglensky (2010): http://avantgarde-jing.blogspot.com/2010/03/grounded-theory.html

Amran Awang, PhD.

Artists and Entrepreneurs

An artist is who creates works with aesthetic worth but not necessarily commercial value whereas an entrepreneur is someone who creates net worth by adding value to society.

Similarities ...

In early years of our civilization both of them were categorized as the outcasts. Artists did not bearing any monetary or commercial values thus they were neglected and denied. On the other hand, entrepreneurs were categorized as the opportunists who destroys our social and economic order.

Both of them were independent who choose their own destiny. They work with their hands and minds.

Both of them were creative beings in achieving their objectives. Creativity sustains in their presence that transpires in the outcomes. They create something out of nothing.

Nowadays both of them were rediscovered as heroes and heroins They were part and parcel of our economic and social developers.

Differences ...

Artists value creation. Entrepreneurs create value.
Artists use their hearts, minds and souls to create their works. In the process, they explore new territory about themselves and the world. The primary audience for their work is themselves.

While artists value creation, the actions of entrepreneurs often lead to “creative destruction” – a term popularized by Joseph Schumpeter, one of the patriarchs of entrepreneurial theory.

In with the new sometimes means out with the old! Established competitors may be so vested in the old way of doing business that they can’t compete.

The primary audience for entrepreneurs is their customers. They find a need and design products or services to meet it.

The art and science of entrepreneuring
Entrepreneurs know that change creates these opportunities. That’s why Schumpeter defined entrepreneurship as “the science of change, not continuity.”

People often say that entrepreneurship is part science and part art. Without a doubt, the art of entrepreneuring involves creativity. But intuition and judgment are just as important, if not more so.

Artists value creation. They are driven by their passions to create valuable works.

Entrepreneurs create value. They are driven by people who value the entrepreneur’s creation because it solves their problem.

It’s a move from right brain to left brain, from internal to external, from passion to product.

Artists can be entrepreneurial. Entrepreneurs can be artistic. But it’s still important to understand the difference between the two roles even if you’re playing both parts!

At least that’s what we think. What do you think?

(Adopted from: Kroeger and Foster, 2010)

Amran Awang, PhD
Associate Professor

Entrepreneurial Market Planning at KTPM

A four hour evening session in Entrepreneurship Seminar at Kolej Poly Tech MARA Alor Setar on 9th December 2012 was executed in two modules. The first module delivered between 1600 hr to 1800 hr about pricing strategy for small business. Fifteen slides were used during the session, the strategy comprised of cost-based, break even point analysis, market skimming, market penetration, competitor-based and integrative strategy were delivered.

Second module was delivered between 2000 hr to 2200 hr utilizing 18 slides. The module was about an effective market planning, the delivery capitalized on the technique of writing the plan. The content of the module was revisiting and understanding the product concept, defining the market through market segmentation, target market, market size and market share determination based on competition that lead to forecast sales. The marketing strategy capitalized on the 4Ps was also elaborated to ensure those objectives were justified.

Regards and best of luck to all KTPM students.

Amran Awang, PhD.