Pattern of mean-level in personality traits and work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia

Since 2006, the work performance of cocoa farmers has been essential in providing more than 95% of Malaysia's cocoa production. The poor output was observed due to the poor cocoa bean output of the producers. This article aims to determine the pattern of mean level in personality traits of coco...

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Main Authors: Nor Zaki, Nurain Syafiqah, Arif Shah, Jasmin, Sulaiman, Winorytantie, Mohamed Haris, Nur Bahiah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: HH Publisher 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117391/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117391/1/117391.pdf
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author Nor Zaki, Nurain Syafiqah
Arif Shah, Jasmin
Sulaiman, Winorytantie
Mohamed Haris, Nur Bahiah
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Arif Shah, Jasmin
Sulaiman, Winorytantie
Mohamed Haris, Nur Bahiah
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description Since 2006, the work performance of cocoa farmers has been essential in providing more than 95% of Malaysia's cocoa production. The poor output was observed due to the poor cocoa bean output of the producers. This article aims to determine the pattern of mean level in personality traits of cocoa farmers in Malaysia that influence work performance. This research used a quantitative research method. Seven independent variables and a dependent variable were identified. A total of 357 respondents were collected. Data were collected by descriptive analysis using IBM SPSS 29. It provided the mean level of farmers' personality traits. Results revealed that farmers' decision-making (M=4.51) and discipline (M=4.63) were perceived as having a high skill level while work performance, investment, networking, problem-solving, information seeking, and risk-taking were moderate, respectively This research helps to improve understanding of the current state level of personality traits toward the work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia. Hence, it is recommended that the MCB formulate a policy framework that focuses on creating training modules according to the level of personality traits of farmers. These modules should be designed to consider each farmer's traits at each level. Farmers with advanced expertise possess the capacity to serve as mentors to fellow farmers. The absence of low levels in personality traits proves an opportunity for improvement.
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spelling upm-1173912025-05-19T05:13:44Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117391/ Pattern of mean-level in personality traits and work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia Nor Zaki, Nurain Syafiqah Arif Shah, Jasmin Sulaiman, Winorytantie Mohamed Haris, Nur Bahiah Since 2006, the work performance of cocoa farmers has been essential in providing more than 95% of Malaysia's cocoa production. The poor output was observed due to the poor cocoa bean output of the producers. This article aims to determine the pattern of mean level in personality traits of cocoa farmers in Malaysia that influence work performance. This research used a quantitative research method. Seven independent variables and a dependent variable were identified. A total of 357 respondents were collected. Data were collected by descriptive analysis using IBM SPSS 29. It provided the mean level of farmers' personality traits. Results revealed that farmers' decision-making (M=4.51) and discipline (M=4.63) were perceived as having a high skill level while work performance, investment, networking, problem-solving, information seeking, and risk-taking were moderate, respectively This research helps to improve understanding of the current state level of personality traits toward the work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia. Hence, it is recommended that the MCB formulate a policy framework that focuses on creating training modules according to the level of personality traits of farmers. These modules should be designed to consider each farmer's traits at each level. Farmers with advanced expertise possess the capacity to serve as mentors to fellow farmers. The absence of low levels in personality traits proves an opportunity for improvement. HH Publisher 2024-06-30 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117391/1/117391.pdf Nor Zaki, Nurain Syafiqah and Arif Shah, Jasmin and Sulaiman, Winorytantie and Mohamed Haris, Nur Bahiah (2024) Pattern of mean-level in personality traits and work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia. Advances in Agricultural and Food Research Journal, 5 (1). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2735-1084 https://journals.hh-publisher.com/index.php/AAFRJ/article/view/731 10.36877/aafrj.a0000483
spellingShingle Nor Zaki, Nurain Syafiqah
Arif Shah, Jasmin
Sulaiman, Winorytantie
Mohamed Haris, Nur Bahiah
Pattern of mean-level in personality traits and work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia
title Pattern of mean-level in personality traits and work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia
title_full Pattern of mean-level in personality traits and work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia
title_fullStr Pattern of mean-level in personality traits and work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Pattern of mean-level in personality traits and work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia
title_short Pattern of mean-level in personality traits and work performance of cocoa farmers in Malaysia
title_sort pattern of mean-level in personality traits and work performance of cocoa farmers in malaysia
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117391/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117391/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117391/1/117391.pdf