Facilitating the Malaysian Manufacturing Sector in Readiness for Industry 4.0

Rehman, Hafiz Mudassir; Yong, Hui Nee Au; Choong, Yuen Onn

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“…These are the main qualities that make them a motivating agent where employees can feel productive and motivated. As team members feel empowered and they put collaborative efforts (Rehman et al, 2022) into software projects, hence, the chances to succeed for a project are very high. Servant leaders demonstrate a complete set of behaviors including altruistic calling, emotional healing, wisdom, persuasive mapping, and organizational stewardship.…”

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Impact of Servant Leadership on Project Success Through Mediating Role of Team Motivation and Effectiveness: A Case of Software Industry

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Project management in today’s intensely competitive environment has compelled organizations to adopt project management approach for better business results. Therefore, current research study aims to investigate the impact of servant leadership on project success with the mediating role of team motivation and team effectiveness in the software industry. A field survey was conducted, using a questionnaire as a survey tool. Data were collected from 219 respondents who have been working as team members of software development projects. The statistical results were obtained using the SPSS Process macro. The results show project managers need to exhibit a servant leadership style due to its strong influence on project success, albeit through team motivation and effectiveness. The findings from this study contribute to the field of leadership and project management along with the field of information systems and software engineering.

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“…J.-G. Park and Lee (2014) investigated the impact of “dependence” and “trust” on knowledge sharing in information systems projects. They collected data from 135 project teams from two large Information Technology firms and observed that dependence and trust had a strong impact on knowledge sharing, leading to good team project performance (Rehman et al, 2022). Chang et al (2020) conducted a study to determine the impact of “cultural difference” on knowledge sharing in IT-based service outsourcing.…”

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Breaking Down Barriers: The Moderating Role of Organizational Support in Facilitating Knowledge Sharing Among Software Developers

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Rehman,

Rehman

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Effective knowledge sharing among software developers is crucial for maximizing software development output throughout the software development lifecycle. Building upon Triandis’ Facilitating condition, this study explores the moderating impact of two factors, namely Organizational support and Technological support, on the relationship between knowledge sharing intentions (KSI) and knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). Specifically, the study investigates the impact of KSB on individuals’ job performance in global software development organizations. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 302 Malaysian participants working on global software development projects. The collected data was analyzed using Structure Equation Modeling (SEM) through SmartPLS. The results reveal that only organizational support, among Triandis’ Facilitating conditions, moderates the relationship between KSI and KSB. Moreover, the study finds that KSB mediates the relationship between knowledge sharing intentions and job performance. The findings of this study provide practical and theoretical implications for software developers.

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Innovation bloom: nurturing sustainability in urban manufacturing transformation amidst Industry 4.0 and aging workforce dynamics

Rehman,

Adnan,

Moffett

2024

Ann Oper Res

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This study addresses the evolving landscape of the manufacturing sector, particularly in developing nations like Malaysia, against the backdrop of the influential Industry 4.0 paradigm. The manufacturing arena, vital for economic progress, encounters heightened competitiveness and complexity, necessitating a reevaluation of strategies. The impetus behind this research is the imperative for manufacturing entities to enhance efficiency by embracing innovation as a fundamental aspect of their operational frameworks. Practices such as knowledge oriented leadership, electronic human resource management (e-HRM), and decentralised organisation structures emerge as pivotal elements to navigate the challenges presented by Industry 4.0. This study serves a dual purpose: guiding manufacturing firms in proactively preparing for Industry 4.0 and exploring the nuanced challenges associated with an aging workforce in this transformative context. Incorporating a mixed-method approach, the study initially adopts a quantitative, cross-sectional design. SPSS is employed for descriptive statistics, while Smart PLS is utilised for structural and measurement model analyses. This comprehensive methodology allows for a thorough exploration of the intricate relationships affecting Industry 4.0 readiness. In parallel, a qualitative facet was incorporated through thematic analysis, validating and enriching the findings on the impact of Industry 4.0 on urban planning derived from participant interviews. The findings emphasise that knowledge oriented leadership and eHRM are significant contributors to organisation innovation and Industry 4.0 readiness in the Malaysian manufacturing sector. Knowledge oriented leadership positively influences innovation, while e-HRM facilitates technological adoption by improving recruitment, learning, and performance appraisal systems. However, a decentralised organisational structure showed an insignificant effect on Industry 4.0 readiness, likely due to the unique challenges faced by smaller manufacturing firms. Notably, the study's findings on the varying influence of an aging workforce on Industry 4.0 readiness offer novel insights, highlighting the need for tailored workforce policies to support effective Industry 4.0 adoption. A notable contribution lies in the pioneering inquiry into the readiness of the Malaysian manufacturing sector for Industry 4.0. Identifying knowledge oriented leadership and e-HRM as crucial prerequisites for innovation and Industry 4.0 adoption, the study enriches the understanding of the intricate dynamics at the intersection of manufacturing, innovation, and Industry 4.0. Practically, the study offers actionable insights for Malaysian government officials shaping Industry 4.0 policies and stakeholders in navigating this transformative industrial era. Moreover, it will also help the stakeholders of other countries that are working towards Industry 4.0.

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Facilitating the Malaysian Manufacturing Sector in Readiness for Industry 4.0

Cited by 8 publications

References 66 publications

Impact of Servant Leadership on Project Success Through Mediating Role of Team Motivation and Effectiveness: A Case of Software Industry

Impact of Servant Leadership on Project Success Through Mediating Role of Team Motivation and Effectiveness: A Case of Software Industry

Breaking Down Barriers: The Moderating Role of Organizational Support in Facilitating Knowledge Sharing Among Software Developers

Innovation bloom: nurturing sustainability in urban manufacturing transformation amidst Industry 4.0 and aging workforce dynamics

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