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This study was carried out to scrutinise the influence of internal factors (in the form of the integrity system, internal control system, and leadership qualities) on the accountability practices among bureaucrats. A total of 371 bureaucrats participated in the study, representing an 86.3 per cent response rate. Findings from multiple linear regression demonstrated that integrity system and leadership qualities were significantly related to accountability practices. The influence of internal control systems, however, is not supported. Research on the determination of accountability practices among bureaucrats, particularly in the Malaysian public sector, is vital but remains scarce. The findings can serve as empirical points by offering some insight on accountability practices among bureaucrats, thus benefitting policymakers in executing human capital policies and nurturing better service performance to the nation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

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Information Systems (IS) development is susceptible to various risks. Most IS development projects failed to achieve their targeted aim due to over budget, overdue, and poor quality. Previous studies indicate that failure to manage and understand risk contribute to failure in IS development as risk is inevitable. Managing risk at the IS project inception is crucial, particularly in the planning phase of the System Development Life Cycle. Therefore, this study identified the risk factors in IS planning, their priority, and relative action strategy. The identified risk factors from the conceptual study were critically analysed and validated by experts in IS development within the public sector. The findings were illustrated in our proposed risk model for IS planning in public sector that can serves as a guideline for government agencies to manage risk. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...

The biggest obstacle to encourage knowledge sharing activities in the Community of Practice is the willingness of individual to share their knowledge with one another. By integrating the Social Capital Theory and the Knowledge- Based Theory of the Firm, this paper examines the relationship between social capital and knowledge sharing, and it's impact on individual performance. Data were collected from the Innovative and Creative Circle members in Kuantan Municipal Council and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. A total of 219 samples were analysed using PLS-SEM. The results showed that closeness, trust, shared language and shared vision promote individuals' knowledge sharing behavior, and have positive relationships with individual's work performance. As such, to improve knowledge sharing activities in the Community of Practice, the need to understand and focus the underlying aspects related to the social capital is imperative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] more...