Tunku Salha Tunku Ahmad
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Tunku Salha Tunku Ahmad
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Tunku Ahmad, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tunku Salha
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Moderator effects of owner-manager knowledge on the intention to adopt Islamic financing facilities in Malaysia

2023 , Hazalina Mat Soha , Mohd Zukime Mat Junoh , Md. Aminul Islam , Tunku Salha Tunku Ahmad

The research aims to investigate owner-manager knowledge as a moderator variable enhancing the intention to adopt Islamic financing facilities (IFF). Design/Methodology/Approach — The research obtained primary data by conducting a survey of 237 participants from halal-certified companies in Malaysia. The data were evaluated using the partial least squares (PLS) method to verify the hypothesis. Findings — The findings demonstrate a considerable positive influence of relative advantage, top management support, owner-manager knowledge and competitive pressure on the intention to adopt IFF. It was also demonstrated that owner-manager knowledge had a negative and significant effect on the relationship between complexity, top management support, and the intention to apply IFF. Originality/Value — The research identifies a number of gaps in the current literature. Firstly, it addresses the limitations of previous research on the adoption of IFF at an organisational level. Secondly, it examines the role of owner-manager knowledge as a moderating factor in the relationship between innovation, organisational and environmental (IOE) characteristics, and adoption intention, which has not been explored in any empirical studies to date. Research Limitations — This study has two main limitations. Firstly, the data analysis is based on a cross-sectional design, which cannot provide empirical evidence to support causal inferences. Secondly, the majority of the respondents are from the food/beverage/food supplement industry, as revealed in the results. Practical Implications — These findings can guide stakeholders in developing effective strategies to enhance the adoption of IFF by halal-certified companies in Malaysia.

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A preliminary study of factors influencing the intention to adopt Islamic financing facilities among halal-certified companies in Malaysia

2023-06 , Hazalina Mat Soha , Mohd Zukime Mat Junoh , Tunku Salha Tunku Ahmad , Md. Aminul Islam

Halal business and Islamic finance adhere to the same fundamental principles and core beliefs. However, there is a divergence between these two industries, particularly in Malaysia, where the utilisation and adoption rate of Islamic financial facilities is still relatively low. This disconnect is particularly prevalent in Malaysia. In order for a company to run in a manner that is really halal, not only must it concentrate on halal production, but it must also finance the firm using shariah-compliant financing; this is something that has not yet been entirely accomplished. As a result, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the survey instrument in determining the influence of relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, top management support, owner-manager expertise, competitive pressure, and customer pressure on the desire to adopt Islamic finance facilities. Specifically, the aim of this study is to review the usefulness of the survey instrument in determining these factors. At the Halal Fiesta (Halfest), a survey was carried out with 30 halal-certified companies utilising a straightforward random sampling approach. This survey served as a preliminary assessment. The findings of the study provide evidence that there is a need for additional improvement and suggest that the survey instrument is appropriate for a more in-depth study that involves a bigger and more representative sample within the halal business.

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