Abstract.The purpose of this paper is to explain the assessment of validity and reliability of measured items used in survey research. The structural equation modeling techniques and Partial Least Square (PLS) will be adopted to assess the goodness of measures of constructs used in a model to examine the performance of the Malaysian train drivers. The measurement process involves assessment of construct validity of the items and followed by convergent validity. Then, the composite reliability was assessed with internal consistency measure of Cronbach's alpha. Lastly, discriminant validity was tested to assess the validity of the measurement. The constructs are not supposed to measure other constructs or overlapping constructs. IntroductionHuman performance.Performances are related to the job or task assigned to the operators unless it is conducted fully automatic by machines or robots. But, most of industries still depend on their human operators including railway, where locomotives are still operated by the train drivers.Previously, human factors was left behind and be considered as independent factors with very less contribution to the overall system performance[1]. Researchers conducted their studies on individual variable to measure performance, factors affecting performance and effect of performance; either on individual level or organizational level. Most of them relate one or two variables or factors affecting performance with the effect or consequences of the level of performance.To date, investigations on human performance factors were conducted and influences the overall performance measurement and study ranging from the air traffic control system, design process at the factories, train driving activities and ship navigation [2][3][4][5]. Awareness on importance of human performance studies are increasing and consideration on human performance factors come earlier during design stage.Therefore, the development of human performance will enable the consideration of potentially conflicting task demands in a systematic and structured ways as the earliest stages in a design [6].This study was conducted through survey research method, where it involves the usage of questionnaires and scales. Therefore, this paper will look at the goodness of measures assessment used in the analysis by looking at the validity and reliability. The structural equation modeling techniques and Partial Least Square (PLS) will be adopted to assess the goodness of measures of constructs used in a model to examine the performance of the Malaysian train drivers.

This paper sets out to explore the degree of Quality Management System (QMS) implementation in current Malaysian construction industry. This research test these with a questionnaire based on nine major QMS aspects which are gathered from literature review. Data collected was analyzed using Mean and ANOVA. The findings indicate that QMS are implemented in moderate level with slight differences between mean values from various aspects. Besides, top management level respondents react more positive towards implementation of QMS in all aspects compared to middle management level and lower management respondents. Future research will benefit by using different QMS aspects for further improvement and replication to other industries.