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Thesis

Apoo, Vinothini (2023) Effects of green human resource management practices and green work engagement on job performance in telecommunication industry in Malaysia. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Chan, Wendy Wai Mei (2015) HR competencies, roles and role stressors of HR professionals in selected Malaysian Government Linked Companies. PhD thesis, Multimedia University.

Chin, Elaine Foong Foong (2014) The moderating effect of leadership behaviour and teamwork relationship on effective retention management in Alstom. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Chong, Piek Shyan (2014) Job stress, work life balance and job satisfaction among entrepreneurs. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Fernandez, Diane Christine (2021) Influence of Green Human Resource Management Factors on The Job Pursuit Intentions of Undergraduates. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Gopinathan, Sharmini (2016) Role of Information System Quality in Work Life Balance and Employee Performance. PhD thesis, Multimedia University.

Koay, Kian Yeik (2017) Antecedents And Consequences Of Cyberloafing Among ICT Employees In MSC Status Companies. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Leong, Ling Ling (2013) Organizational fear: Barriers to effective performance. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Lim, Qui Peng (2016) Factors affecting employee engagement in manufacturing industry. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Manafi, Mahmoud (2014) Relationship between human resources management practices, transformational leadership, and knowledge sharing on innovation in Iranian electronic industry. PhD thesis, Multimedia University.

Md. Jan, Ahmad Misbah (2001) A reconstruction of the new performance appraisal system for the Malaysian civil service. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Mohd Hanafi, Mohd Shafiq (2019) High performance work practices and research and development performance in Malaysia. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Mohd Marizd, Nur Liyana (2014) Motivation factors and its impact on Sales Commission Plan (SCP) among employees in Telekom Malaysia Berhad. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Mokhtar, Faridah (2017) Relationship Between Employee Engagement and Personality. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Pakravesh, Fariba (2014) Strategic HR model for talent management in institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. PhD thesis, Multimedia University.

Phang, Jai Juet (2020) Alternative Approach For Resolving Dismissal Disputes In Malaysia. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Rosdi, Intan Soraya (2014) A human resource management framework for innovative capability development. PhD thesis, Multimedia University.

Shi, Zhe Nan (2015) Role of job satisfaction in the relationship between human resource practices and employees’ turnover intention: A study of multinational corporations. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Teh, May Chee (2018) Determinants Of Job Performance Among Accounting Professionals In Malaysia. Masters thesis, Multimedia University.

Yusof, Zainuridah (2014) Causality analysis and human resources management policy determinant in balanced scorecard: A system dynamics approach. PhD thesis, Multimedia University.