Political and Racial Cronyism: Combating Strategies on the Production Rate

Authors

  • Heramban Selvam Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
  • Sharrven Rao Sivasamba Rao Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
  • Suriyana Janc Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
  • Wirlintika Rusais Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
  • Subhashini Ramesh Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
  • Puteri Fadzline Tamyez Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15282/jgi.5.2.2022.6677

Keywords:

Cronyismr, Racial Cronyism, Political Cronyism, Production Rate

Abstract

Delightful Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd (DBKL) faces a storm of protests after netizens call for their goods to be boycotted. The boycott started by blaming Mr Alauddin of being a crooked crony of certain political leaders, charging that he had followed orders to stop DBKL's purchase of flour on racial grounds alone. This case study aims to discuss political and racial cronyism and the impact on the production rate at Delightful Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd. The main technique that has been used to gather the response and perspective of respondents is semi-structured interview. The analysis showed practice of cronyism does have high effect on production rate. On this basis, it is recommended to introduce an effective strategy to improves the production rate at Delightful  Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd.

Author Biographies

Heramban Selvam , Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Heramban Selvam is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Industrial Technology Management with Hons in Faculty of Industrial Management at University Malaysia Pahang. He graduated from Kolej Tingkatan Enam Sri Istana, Klang, with a Malaysia Higher School Certification in Social Science study. In the Faculty of Industrial Management, he had served as the Honorary Secretary of Industrial Management Professional Student Society (IMPRESS). He had gained leadership qualities and experience in the AIESEC as a Director of Customer Experience (Outgoing Global Volunteer) for 7 months and during his studies at University Malaysia Pahang, he also contributing as Head of Department Student Activity Development and Economics in Residential College 4. Currently, he became a Model United Nations representing Germany to highlight health issues under World Health Organization. His research interests are Technology Management and Youth Leadership. He can be contacted at the Faculty of Industrial Management, University Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Abdul Razak, 25300, Kuantan, Pahang, via email at heram263@gmail.com or phone at +6017-8912603.

Sharrven Rao Sivasamba Rao, Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Sharrven Rao A/L Sivasamba Rao is currently an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Industrial Technology Management in Faculty of Industrial Management at Universiti Malaysia Pahang. He did his STPM studies from SMK Dato Jaafar, Johor. His research interests are Industrial Technology and also Industrial Psychology. He has a passion to succeed in Business field too. He can be contacted via email at sharrvenrao@gmail.com or phone at +6012-5646623.

Suriyana Janc , Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Suriyana Janc is currently an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Industrial Technology Management in Faculty of Industrial Management at Universiti Malaysia Pahang. She graduated from Malaysian Higher School Certificate at SMK Bum Bum Semporna Sabah with Certification in Basic Economy study.  She was the runner-up in the District Level Netball Competition at Tawau Vocational College 2019 and was the Head of the Disciplinary Committee at the Dormitory for 4 years. She can be contacted at Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Abdul Razak, 25300, Kuantan, Pahang, via email at suriyanajan99@gmail.com  or phone at +6012-8034980.

Wirlintika Rusais , Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Wirlintika Rusais is currently an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Industrial Technology Management in Faculty of Industrial Management at Universiti Malaysia Pahang. She graduated from SMK Mat Salleh Ranau, Sabah with a Malaysian Higher Education Certificate (STPM).  An active in Co-curriculum and sports.  Someone who is not easily discouraged and loves challenges. For her there is no success without sacrifice. Failure is the ladder of success to achieve the desired dream. She can be contacted at the Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Abdul Razak, 25300, Kuantan, Pahang, via email at wirlin1999@gmail.com or phone at + 6011-16006350.

Subhashini Ramesh, Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Subhashini Ramesh is currently a Bachelor of Industrial Technology Management undergraduate student at the Faculty of Industrial Management at Universiti Malaysia Pahang. She graduated with a Certificate in Basics of Accountings from Perlis Matriculation College, Arau. She had gained a small business experience and techniques at University Utara Malaysia during her studies at matriculation. She can be contacted at Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Abdul Razak, 25300, Kuantan, Pahang, via email at subhashiniramesh08@gmail.com or phone at +6010-4311278.

Puteri Fadzline Tamyez, Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Puteri Fadzline bt Muhamad Tamyez is currently the Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies in Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang. She graduated from Universiti Technology MARA, Shah Alam, with a PhD in Business Management and from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang with BSc and MSc degrees in Bioresources, Paper and Coating Technology under the School of Industrial Technology. Prior to Universiti Malaysia Pahang, she had accumulated industrial experiences in the furniture and wood flooring industry for 4 years. At both companies, she is responsible for matters related to Quality Control and Production processes. Her research interests are Business Management, Innovation Management, Product Management, and Research Methodology. She can be contacted at Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Abdul Razak, 25300, Kuantan, Pahang, via email at fadzline@ump.edu.my or phone at +09-549 2445.

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2022-07-09

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Selvam , H. ., Rao, S. R. S. ., Janc , S. ., Rusais , W. ., Ramesh, S. ., & Tamyez, P. F. (2022). Political and Racial Cronyism: Combating Strategies on the Production Rate. Journal of Governance and Integrity, 5(2), 227–236. https://doi.org/10.15282/jgi.5.2.2022.6677

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Journal of Governance and Integrity

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JGI Vol. 5 Issue 2, July 2022

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