A study of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in the public sector in Kedah

Employment is one of the essential necessities in the life of each person, including persons with disabilities (PWD). However, their desires to actively participate in the job market, to become economically self-reliant and contribute to national economic development, are stunted by the many obstac...

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Main Author:	Noor Fazlina, Abd Kadir
Format:	Thesis
Language:	eng eng eng
Published:	2018
Subjects:	HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management Employment
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spelling	my-uum-etd.88282021-11-16T03:02:19Z A study of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in the public sector in Kedah 2018 Noor Fazlina, Abd Kadir Ahmad Fawzi, Dzulhilmi Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management. Employment HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Employment is one of the essential necessities in the life of each person, including persons with disabilities (PWD). However, their desires to actively participate in the job market, to become economically self-reliant and contribute to national economic development, are stunted by the many obstacles they face. Generally, PWD all over the world are at high risk of unemployment. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the factors that influence employment opportunities for PWD in the public sector in Kedah. Three factors are identified in relation to lack of recruitment of PWD in the public sector, which are physical facilities, social environment and organizational policies. The population for this study is all government agencies in Kedah, comprising all levels of employees, i.e., support, professional and management and top management groups. A random sampling method was chosen to conduct this study. The data were analysed using Statistic Package for the Social Science (SPSS) software. The findings from regression analysis show only two variables, physical facilities and social environment have significant relationship towards employment opportunities of the PWD. Several recommendations and suggestions are put forth to prevent discrimination against PWD or their being neglected during the employment process. The Government should be more aggressive in hiring PWD in the public sector, in order to fulfil the One Percent Employment Policy in the Public Sector established in 1988. Statistics currently show the achievement of this policy is still lagging far behind. In addition, the Government also should play an important role in the governance of the acts and policies regarding the employability of PWD in both private and public sectors. Further, moral support and positive attitude from all levels of society are crucial for enhancing the self-esteem of PWD. 2018 Thesis https://etd.uum.edu.my/8828/ https://etd.uum.edu.my/8828/1/s814092_01.pdf text eng public https://etd.uum.edu.my/8828/2/s814092_02.pdf text eng public https://etd.uum.edu.my/8828/3/s814092_references.docx text eng public other masters Universiti Utara Malaysia
institution	Universiti Utara Malaysia
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language	eng eng eng
advisor	Ahmad Fawzi, Dzulhilmi
topic	HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management Employment HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management Employment
spellingShingle	HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management Employment HF5549-5549.5 Personnel Management Employment Noor Fazlina, Abd Kadir A study of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in the public sector in Kedah
description	Employment is one of the essential necessities in the life of each person, including persons with disabilities (PWD). However, their desires to actively participate in the job market, to become economically self-reliant and contribute to national economic development, are stunted by the many obstacles they face. Generally, PWD all over the world are at high risk of unemployment. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the factors that influence employment opportunities for PWD in the public sector in Kedah. Three factors are identified in relation to lack of recruitment of PWD in the public sector, which are physical facilities, social environment and organizational policies. The population for this study is all government agencies in Kedah, comprising all levels of employees, i.e., support, professional and management and top management groups. A random sampling method was chosen to conduct this study. The data were analysed using Statistic Package for the Social Science (SPSS) software. The findings from regression analysis show only two variables, physical facilities and social environment have significant relationship towards employment opportunities of the PWD. Several recommendations and suggestions are put forth to prevent discrimination against PWD or their being neglected during the employment process. The Government should be more aggressive in hiring PWD in the public sector, in order to fulfil the One Percent Employment Policy in the Public Sector established in 1988. Statistics currently show the achievement of this policy is still lagging far behind. In addition, the Government also should play an important role in the governance of the acts and policies regarding the employability of PWD in both private and public sectors. Further, moral support and positive attitude from all levels of society are crucial for enhancing the self-esteem of PWD.
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qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Noor Fazlina, Abd Kadir
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title	A study of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in the public sector in Kedah
title_short	A study of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in the public sector in Kedah
title_full	A study of employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in the public sector in Kedah
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granting_institution	Universiti Utara Malaysia
granting_department	Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business
publishDate	2018
url	https://etd.uum.edu.my/8828/1/s814092_01.pdf https://etd.uum.edu.my/8828/2/s814092_02.pdf https://etd.uum.edu.my/8828/3/s814092_references.docx
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