Intelectual capital Islamic work ethics and the performance of Bumiputera small and medium enterprises (SMES) experts views / Sakinah Mat Zin ...[et al.]

Mat Zin, Sakinah and Adnan, Ahmad Azrin and Nik Md Salleh, Nik Sarina and Che Mat, Rosfatihah and Abd Manaf, Khamisah and Setapa, Mariam (2019) Intelectual capital Islamic work ethics and the performance of Bumiputera small and medium enterprises (SMES) experts views / Sakinah Mat Zin ...[et al.]. Journal of Contemporary Social Science Research, 3 (1). pp. 65-75. ISSN 0128-2697

Official URL: http://jcssr.com.my/

Abstract

Despite numerous efforts initiated by Malaysian government, Bumiputera entrepreneurs are still
considered as incapable to compete with other groups in realizing business success. This study seeks to examine
the intellectual capital (IC) and Islamic work ethics (IWE) that contribute to higher performance of SMEs among
Bumiputera in Malaysia. In doing so, the measurement instruments are developed based on previous literature
reviews and refined by expert validation. Informal interviews were held individually with 13 experts with the aims
of gaining relevant and insightful information for IC, IWE and business performance cohesion. From a pilot study
of 49 Bumiputera SME entrepreneurs, the findings indicate that intellectual capital components and Islamic work
ethics are vital for performance management practices in the firm. Contribution/ Originality: Theoretically, this
study generalizes intellectual capital and Islamic work ethics in SME setting and is a preliminary impetus for
exploring Bumiputera intellectual capital, Islamic work ethics and business performance. Practically, it provides
valuable references for entrepreneurs, giving a prioritized array of crucial resources that allows Bumiputera SMEs
to sustain the competitive advantage.

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Item Type: Article
Creators:
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Email / ID Num.
Mat Zin, Sakinah
sakin405@uitm.edu.my
Adnan, Ahmad Azrin
ahmazrin@unisza.edu.my
Nik Md Salleh, Nik Sarina
arina707@uitm.edu.my
Che Mat, Rosfatihah
rosfa407@uitm.edu.my
Abd Manaf, Khamisah
khami181@uitm.edu.my
Setapa, Mariam
maria135@uitm.edu.my
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > Islam > Islamic ethics
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kelantan > Machang Campus
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Contemporary Social Science Research
UiTM Journal Collections: UiTM Journal > Journal of Contemporary Social Science Research (JCSSR)
ISSN: 0128-2697
Volume: 3
Number: 1
Page Range: pp. 65-75
Keywords: : Intellectual capital, Islamic work ethics, Bumiputera, SME
Date: November 2019
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/30222
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