Benefits of Implementing a Public Sector Conducive Ecosystem (EKSA): A case study of Tun Dr. Ismail Library, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Johor, Malaysia

Siti Salimah Jalal; Mohamad Hafiz Rosli; Noraizah Abu Bakar; Noor Sufiawati Khairani

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI15.5081

Authors

Siti Salimah Jalal Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Johor Branch, Segamat Campus, Johor, Malaysia
Mohamad Hafiz Rosli Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Johor Branch, Segamat Campus, Johor, Malaysia
Noraizah Abu Bakar Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Johor Branch, Segamat Campus, Johor, Malaysia
Noor Sufiawati Khairani Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Johor Branch, Segamat Campus, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI15.5081

Keywords:

5S, EKSA, Management Accounting, Higher Education Institutions Library

Abstract

The Public Sector Conducive Ecosystem (EKSA) was established in 2014 to enhance the quality of work environments in the Malaysian public sector. Specifically, it involves rebranding the 5S practices that have traditionally been used to create a conducive workplace environment. This study has utilized a qualitative approach via interview as data collection to explore the benefits of adopting EKSA practices in a library located within a higher education institution in Malaysia. The study findings have revealed that implementing EKSA practices in the public sector can enhance productivity and cost efficiency and improve the working environment, particularly in developing countries.

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