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Alternative model for micro enterprises’ human capital development in Malaysia

Mohd Thas Thaker, Mohamed Asmy and Mohamed, Mustafa Omar and Duasa, Jarita and Abdullah, Moha Asri (2013) Alternative model for micro enterprises’ human capital development in Malaysia. In: 2nd Applied International Business Conference 2013, 6th-8th December 2013, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Micro enterprises (MEs) contribute significantly to respective economies in developed and developing countries alike including in Malaysia. The contributions of Malaysian MEs to the national economy can be measured in terms of some inter-related issues: economic (income generation), social (poverty reduction) and political (wealth redistribution). Despite these recognized importance and the largest contributor to SMEs - the micro enterprises have suffered from human resource deficiency. Most of them have less skilled human capital resources with low level of education, lack of experiences and improper trainings and programs. By using the content analysis to critically survey the literature on the subject, the present study aims to develop an Integrated Cash Waqf Micro Enterprise Investment (ICWME-I) model for micro enterprises in Malaysia that provides better human capital resources. This study proposes ICWME-I model as a solution for micro enterprises to overcome their human capital resource constraints and enhance their contributions to the national income. The study concludes with some suggestions for future research.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information: 7210/39859
Uncontrolled Keywords: Micro Enterprises, Human Capital Development, Integrated Cash Waqf Micro Enterprise Investment (ICWME-I) Model
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics
Depositing User: Dr Mohamed Asmy Bin Mohd Thas Thaker
Date Deposited: 15 Jan 2015 15:14
Last Modified: 15 Jan 2015 15:14
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/39859

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