the financial management practices of state mosques in

THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF STATE

MOSQUES IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

SITI ALAWIAH SIRAJSHAHUL HAMEED MOHAMED IBRAHIM

MALIAH SULAIMAN

Article reviewed by:Fatimah Sakeenah binti

AnuarG1018512

General Overview

Research:To examine the FM applied in SM

(2001-2002)

Population:12SM

Method:Existence & Strength

Questionnaire Survey & Face-to-face Interviews

Characteristics of GOOD BUSINESS RESEARCH

Cooper, D.R. & Schindler, P.S. (2011)

Purpose clearly defined

Research process detailed

Research design thoroughly

planned

High ethical standards

applied

Limitation frankly

revealed

Adequate analysis for

decision maker’s needs

Findings presented

unambiguously

Conclusions justified

Researcher’s experience reflected



1.Purpose clearl

y defin

ed

yes



planned


applied

Limitation frankly

revealed



Findings presented

unambiguously


Researcher’s experience

reflected

Purpose of Business Research

YES.“..the study examines the existing financial management practices of state mosques in Peninsular Malaysia…”

Problem Involved / Decision to be Made

YES.Scandal and embezzlement in financial resources in Western Church Institution raised concern to other religious organizations.

Scope of study YES.FM (receipt of income, disbursement, reporting, budgeting, other assets custody)

Definition of significant terms

YES. Financial management, Masjid, Church, Accountability





2.Research proce

ss detail

ed yes


planned


applied

Limitation frankly

revealed



Findings presented

unambiguously



reflected

Clarify Research QuestionManagement Dilemma

Research Question

Research

Proposal

Research Design Strategy

(type, purpose, time frame, scope, environment)

Data Collection & Preparation

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Reporting


Clarify Research Question

Management Dilemma

Research Question

The loss of confidence and the raise of doubt among public regarding the ability of non-profit organization to prevent fraud and embezzlement .

Do state mosque in Malaysia practice proper financial management?


Research procedure used should be described in sufficient detail to permit others to repeat the research

-steps to acquire participants -informed consent-sampling methods and representatives-data gathering procedures

Study on 12 SM in Peninsular Malaysia2001 – 2002List of the mosque (Table 1)

Data collected using ‘mixed methodology’ approach:Postal questionnaire (quanti.) and structured interview (quali.)

3 stages of data collection:1. Survey via phone2. Mailing out Questionnaire3. Structured interview

Analyze data using DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS

Denotes SM with A to M



3.Research

design thoroughly

planned

yes




applied

Limitation frankly

revealed



Findings presented

unambiguously



reflected

The choice of procedural design should be described clearly, planned carefully to get more objective results.

Clear data collection procedure

YES. 3 stages of data collection:1. Survey via phone2. Mailing out Questionnaire3. Structured interview

Clear sampling unit YES. 1. SM2. Receive public donation

Clear sampling method NOT STATED. 10/12

Representativeness of samples

YES.100% Population = Samplesp.77

Research design thoroughly planned



4.High ethical standa

rds applied

yes



Research design

thoroughly planned

Limitation frankly

revealed



Findings presented

unambiguously



reflected

Safeguards to protect participants, organizations, clients & researcher

“For the purpose of anonymity, the names of state mosques are not disclosed in this paper.”

Author refer state mosques with alphabet A to M.

Recommendation within the boundary of the study.

YES.

Methodology & limitations reflect researcher’s restraint and concern for accuracy

YES.

High ethical standards applied



5.Limitation

frankly revealed

yes




applied


planned



Findings presented

unambiguously



reflected

Report imperfection in proceduraldesign

YES. Limitation on methodology, analysis and interpretations and on general study.

Report its effect towards validity and reliability

YES.

Limitation frankly revealed



6. Adequa

te analysi

s for decisio

n maker’s needs

yes




applied

Limitation frankly

revealed


planned

Findings presented

unambiguously



reflected

Extensive analysis to reveal its significance

YES.

Appropriate methods of analysis-Check validity and reliability-Statistical (good technique, probability of error, significant)

2 methods (existence and strength) V & R not tested but the limitations are clearly describedEg. Suggestion to increase sample size

Good classification of data

YES.

Adequate analysis for decision maker’s needs



7. Finding

s present

ed unambiguously

yes




applied

Limitation frankly

revealed




planned



reflected

Presentation of data in words, graphs or table must:-comprehensive-reasonably interpreted-easily understood by decision maker-organized

YES.The presentation of findings and discussion are organized.-Methods of analysis (describe and define)-Findings and explanation (specific to general)-Interpretations scope

Findings presented unambiguously



8. Conclu

sion justified

yes




applied

Limitation frankly

revealed



Findings presented

unambiguously


planned


reflected

Conclusions are matched with detailed findings.

YES.The conclusion did not over the boundaries of research findings.

Specify condition under which conclusions seems to be valid.

YES.Authors include limitations of research and the scope of research.

Conclusion justified



9.Researcher’

s experie

nce reflected

no




applied

Limitation frankly

revealed



Findings presented

unambiguously



planned

Provides sufficient information about researcher.-Qualifications-Experience-Good reputation-Ethical

NO.Only general information.Department, Kulliyyah and University

Researcher’s experience reflected


1. Purpose Clearly Defined yes

2. Research Process Detailed yes

3. Research Design Thoroughly Planned Yes

4. High Ethical Standards Applied Yes

5. Limitations Frankly Revealed yes

6. Adequate Analysis for Decision Maker’s Needs

yes

7. Findings Presented Unambigiously yes

8. Conclusions Justified yes

9. Researcher’s Experience Reflected No

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