The impact of labor force on productivity: a case study of Pejabat Daerah Dan Tanah Seberang Perai Tengah / Nurshawati Che’mat

My precious and memorable 6-month industrial training began at Pejabat Daerah Dan Tanah Seberang Perai Tengah. I have gained a lot of experience and skills during my internship at the places. I get exposed with the management of the organization especially in tax revenue collection under department of Unit Hasil. As one of the requirements to complete my degree in Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Finance at University Technology Mara (UITM) Perlis, we as a student need to conduct a research relating to our chosen organization that we choose to undergo industrial training. So, this project paper will provide research and analysis on The Impact Of Labor Force On Productivity: A Case Study Of Pejabat Daerah Dan Tanah Seberang Perai Tengah. Secondary data have been used to gain information in order to accomplish this project paper and regression model is applied in order to analyze the data. The year of observation for this research is starting from 1980 to 2019. This project paper also will discuss on several important variables that affecting the labor force. The dependent variable that been measured in this research is productivity which proxy by gross domestic product. While the independent variables that been used in this study is human capital which proxy by labor force, technology which proxy by fixed telephone subscription, resources which proxy by income and lastly physical infrastructure which proxy by railways. The findings revealed that human capital, resources and physical infrastructure are statistically significant in affecting productivity. The result obtained is also in line with the previous study by other researchers that conducting research in the same topic area which is productivity. Pejabat Daerah Dan Tanah Seberang Perai Tengah should focus on these three macroeconomic variables that are statistically significant in order to improve their productivity. With the obtained result and recommendation provided, it hopes that the organization can become more efficient and successful in accordance with their objectives.