chapter 5 ee

Upload: muhammad-faiz-bin-ahmad-shafi

Post on 03-Jun-2018

224 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    1/39

    POLICIES, CHALLENGES ANDISSUES IN

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    1EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    2/39

    After studying this chapter you should be

    ready to describe:1. The Malaysias plan and the national

    industrial policy.

    2. Globalization and the economic blocs(AFTA AND NAFTA).

    3. Patterns and intellectual property rights.

    4. Issues on merging and takeovers.

    5. Issues on ergonomics andentrepreneurship.

    6. Issues on laws and entrepreneurship.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 2

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    3/39

    Ninth Malaysia Plan RMKe-9)

    Ninth Malaysia Plan's documents encompassthe strategies, programmes and requiredallocation to realise the National Mission andmake Malaysia a country that is moreadvanced, fair and united.

    RMKe 9's documents also describe the

    National Mission as the framework for policyand implementation which consisted of fromfive main core to achieve the objective ofVision 2020.

    3EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    4/39

    The transformation of the manufacturingsector, and sustaining its competitiveness,remains a major factor in determining the

    pace of economic activity in the country. For the Ninth Malaysia Plan period (2006-

    2010), in meeting a more challenging andcompetitive global environment, a crucial

    goal will be to upscale the manufacturingsector towards higher value added activitiesand upgrade capacity in the provision ofrelated services.

    The focus will be on transforming industrialbusinesses and complementary services,especially SMEs, into strong knowledge-intensive and value-creating entities.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 4

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    5/39

    The 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP) will be based on anew economic model to ensure that all effortstowards economic recovery in the country runsmoothly.

    Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan SriNor Mohamed Yakcop said that although 10MP willtake effect only in 2011, the government has

    started early planning on the five-year economicprogramme to ensure sustainable development.

    Among the areas of focus under the new model willbe to create many more industries to generate

    higher income for the people and help them facefuture economic challenges as well.

    Among the sectors identified to drive the neweconomy were knowledge, skills and creativity

    based industries including tourism.EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 5

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    6/39

    There are major 4 types of Industrial Policy inMalaysia, each characterized by the differentobjectives:

    1. Wealth Redistribution Industrial Policy that

    is aimed at ensuring a fair distribution ofwealth amongst the different races in thecountry.

    2. Export Promotion Industrial Policy that isaimed at promoting the development ofmanufacturing industries serving foreignmarkets.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 6

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    7/39

    3. Import Substitution Industrial Policy that

    is aimed at promoting the development ofmanufacturing industries serving domesticmarkets.

    4. Response to Globalization Industrial Policy

    that is aimed at coping with newcompetition from large foreign firms inthe domestic (primarily services) markets.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 7

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    8/39

    Globalization(or globalisation) describes an ongoing processby which regional economies, societies and cultures havebecome integrated through globe-spanning networks ofexchange.

    The term is sometimes used to refer specifically to economic

    globalization: the integration of national economies into theinternational economy through trade, foreign directinvestment, capital flows, migration, and the spread oftechnology.

    However, globalization is usually recognized as being driven

    by a combination of economic, technological, sociocultural,political and biological factors.

    The term can also refer to the transnational dissemination ofideas, languages, or popular culture.

    8EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    9/39

    Globalization has various aspects which affect the world inseveral different ways such as:

    Industrial- emergence of worldwide production markets andbroader access to a range of foreign products for consumersand companies. Particularly movement of material and goodsbetween and within national boundaries.

    Financial- emergence of worldwide financial markets and

    better access to external financing for borrowers. As theseworldwide structures grew more quickly than anytransnational regulatory regime, the instability of the globalfinancial infrastructure dramatically increased, as evidencedby the financial crises of late 2008.

    Economic- realization of a global common market, based onthe freedom of exchange of goods and capital. Theinterconnectedness of these markets, however meant that aneconomic collapse in any one given country could not becontained.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 9

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    10/39

    Political- some use "globalization" to mean the creation of aworld government which regulates the relationships among

    governments and guarantees the rights arising from socialand economic globalization. Politically, the United States hasenjoyed a position of power among the world powers, in partbecause of its strong and wealthy economy.

    Informational- increase in information flows between

    geographically remote locations. Arguably this is atechnological change with the advent of fibre opticcommunications, satellites, and increased availability oftelephone and internet. Language- the most popularlanguage is English.

    About 35% of the world's mail, telexes, and cables are inEnglish.

    Approximately 40% of the world's radio programs are inEnglish.

    About 50% of all Internet traffic uses English.EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP 10

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languagehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_languagehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_languagehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language
  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    11/39

    ompetition- Survival in the new global business marketcalls for improved productivity and increased competition.

    Due to the market becoming worldwide, companies in variousindustries have to upgrade their products and use technologyskillfully in order to face increased competition.

    Ecological- the advent of global environmental challengesthat might be solved with international cooperation, such as

    climate changes, cross-boundary water and air pollution,over-fishing of the ocean, and the spread of invasive species.Since many factories are built in developing countries withless environmental regulation, globalism and free trade mayincrease pollution. On the other hand, economic development

    historically required a "dirty" industrial stage, and it is arguedthat developing countries should not, via regulation, beprohibited from increasing their standard of living.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 11

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    12/39

    ultural- growth of cross-cultural contacts; advent of newcategories of consciousness and identities which embodies

    cultural diffusion, the desire to increase one's standard ofliving and enjoy foreign products and ideas, adopt newtechnology and practices, and participate in a "world culture".Some bemoan the resulting consumerism and loss oflanguages. Also see Transformation of culture. Spreading of multiculturalism, and better individual access to cultural

    diversity(e.g. through the export of Hollywoodand Bollywoodmovies).Some consider such "imported" culture a danger, since it may supplant thelocal culture, causing reduction in diversity or even assimilation. Othersconsider multiculturalism to promote peace and understanding betweenpeoples.

    Greater international traveland tourism. WHO estimates that up to

    500,000 people are on planes at any time. Greater immigration, including illegal immigration

    Spread of local consumer products (e.g., food) to other countries (oftenadapted to their culture).

    Worldwide sporting events such as FIFA World Cupand the OlympicGames.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 12

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformation_of_culturehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiculturalismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_diversityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_diversityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywoodhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollywoodhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_assimilationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigrationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_immigrationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cuphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Gameshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Gameshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Gameshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Gameshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cuphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_immigrationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigrationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_assimilationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollywoodhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywoodhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_diversityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_diversityhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiculturalismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformation_of_culture
  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    13/39

    Social- development of the system of non-governmentalorganisations as main agents of global public policy,

    including humanitarian aid and developmental efforts.Technical

    Development of a global telecommunications infrastructureand greater transborder data flow, using such technologiesas the Internet, communication satellites, and wireless

    telephones. Increase in the number of standards applied globally; e.g.,

    copyright laws, patents, and world trade agreements.

    Legal Ethical

    The creation of the international criminal court and

    international justice movements. Crime importation and raising awareness of global crime-

    fighting efforts and cooperation.

    The emergence of Global administrative law.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 13

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    14/39

    ASEAN Free Trade Area(AFTA) is a trade bloc agreement bythe Association of Southeast Asian Nationssupporting localmanufacturing in all ASEAN countries.

    AFTA is a collective effort by ASEAN member countries toreduce/eliminate tariffs on intra-ASEAN trade. The purposewas to develop greater trade and industrial linkages amongASEAN member countries.

    The AFTA agreement was signed on 28 January 1992 inSingapore. When the AFTA agreement was originally signed,ASEAN had six members, namely, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia,Philippines, Singaporeand Thailand. Vietnamjoined in 1995,

    Laosand Myanmarin 1997 and Cambodiain 1999. AFTA nowcomprises the ten countries of ASEAN. All the four latecomerswere required to sign the AFTA agreement in order to joinASEAN, but were given longer time frames in which to meetAFTA's tariff reduction obligations.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 14

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Southeast_Asian_Nationshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruneihttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippineshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singaporehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailandhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laoshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmarhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmarhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laoshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnamhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailandhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singaporehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippineshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruneihttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Southeast_Asian_Nations
  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    15/39

    The primary goals of AFTA seek to:

    Increase ASEAN's competitive edge as a production base inthe world market through the elimination, within ASEAN, oftariffs and non-tariff barriers; and

    Attract more foreign direct investment to ASEAN.

    What is the mechanism to realise AFTA?

    AFTA has been realised through the Common EffectivePreferential Tariff (CEPT) Scheme. Under the CEPT:

    Import duties among member countries will be reduced tobetween 0-5% by the full implementation of AFTA in 2010

    Elimination of quantitative restrictions (import permit, quota)& other non-tariff barriers (NTBs) among ASEAN MemberCountries

    Progressive transfer of products into the CEPT Scheme based

    on each ASEAN member's capacity and capability.EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 15

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    16/39

    The North American Free Trade Agreementor

    NAFTAis an agreement signed by the governmentsof the United States, Canada, and Mexicocreating atrilateral trade blocin North America.

    The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994.It superseded the Canada-United States Free TradeAgreementbetween the U.S. and Canada.

    The goal of NAFTA was to eliminate barriers totrade and investment between the USA, Canada andMexico.

    The implementation of NAFTA on January 1, 1994,brought the immediate elimination of tariffs onmore than one half of US imports from Mexico andmore than one third of US exports to Mexico.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 16

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Stateshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexicohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_blochttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Americahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada-United_States_Free_Trade_Agreementhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada-United_States_Free_Trade_Agreementhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada-United_States_Free_Trade_Agreementhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada-United_States_Free_Trade_Agreementhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada-United_States_Free_Trade_Agreementhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada-United_States_Free_Trade_Agreementhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Americahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_blochttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexicohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    17/39

    Intellectual Property Protection

    Intellectual Property: Is any product of human intellect that is intangible

    but has value in the marketplace.

    It is called intellectual property because it is the

    product of human imagination, creativity, andinventiveness.

    Importance Traditionally, businesses have thought of their

    physical assets, such as land, buildings, andequipment as the most important.

    Increasingly, however, a companys intellectualassets are the most important.

    17EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    18/39

    Intellectual property protection inMalaysia comprises of patents,

    trademarks, industrial designs,copyright, geographical indications andlayout designs of integrated circuits.

    Malaysia is a member of the WorldIntellectual Property Organization(WIPO) and a signatory to the ParisConvention and Berne Convention which

    govern these intellectual propertyrights.

    18EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    19/39

    In addition, Malaysia is also a signatory tothe Agreement on Trade Related Aspects ofIntellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) signedunder the auspices of the World TradeOrganization (WTO).

    Malaysia provides adequate protection toboth local and foreign investors. Malaysia'sintellectual property laws are inconformance with international standards

    and has been reviewed by the TRIPs Councilperiodically.

    19EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    20/39

    Not properly identifying

    all of their

    intellectual property

    Not fully recognizing

    the value of their

    intellectual property

    Not legally protectingthe intellectual property

    that needs protecting

    Not using their

    intellectual property as

    part of their overall

    plan for success

    20EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    21/39

    The Patents Act 1983 and the PatentsRegulations 1986 govern patent protection

    in Malaysia. An applicant may file a patent application

    directly if he is domicile or resident in

    Malaysia. A foreign application can only be filed

    through a registered patent agent inMalaysia acting on behalf of the applicant.

    A patent does not give its owner the rightto make, use, or sell an invention: rather,the right granted is only to exclude othersfrom doing so.

    21EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    22/39

    Similar to legislations in other countries, aninvention is patentable if it is new, involves an

    inventive step and is industrially applicable. In accordance with TRIPS, the Patents Act stipulates

    a protection period of 20 years from the date offiling of an application.

    Under the Act, the utility innovation certificateprovides for an initial duration of ten yearsprotection from the date of filing of the applicationand renewable for further two consecutive terms offive years each subject to use.

    The owner of a patent has the right to exploit thepatented invention, to assign or transmit thepatent, and to conclude a licensed contract.

    22EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    23/39

    Trademark A trademark is any word, name, symbol, or device

    used to identify the source or origin of products or

    services and to distinguish those products or

    services from others. Trademarks also provide consumers with useful

    information.

    For example, consumers know what to expect

    when they see an Abercrombie & Fitch store.

    Think how confusing it would be if any retail

    store could use the name Abercrombie & Fitch.

    23EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    24/39

    Name is

    trademarked

    Symbol is trademarked

    Slogan is trademarked

    24EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    http://www.ecommerce-awards.co.uk/images/cisco.jpg
  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    25/39

    Trade mark protection is governed by theTrade Marks Act 1976 and the Trade Marks

    Regulations 1997. The Act provides protection for registered

    trade marks and service marks in Malaysia.

    Once registered, no person or enterprise

    other than its proprietor or authorised usersmay use them. Infringement action can beinitiated against abusers.

    The period of protection is ten years,renewable for a period of every ten yearsthereafter. The proprietor of the trade markor service mark has the right to deal or assign

    as well as to license its use. 25EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    26/39

    Copyrights A copyright is a form of intellectual property

    protection that grants to the owner of a work of

    authorship the legal right to determine how the

    work is used and to obtain the economic benefitsfrom the work.

    A work does not have to have artistic merit to be

    eligible for copyright protection. As a result, things such as operating manuals and

    sales brochures are eligible for copyright

    protection.

    26EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    27/39

    Literary works

    Computer software

    Pantomimes and

    choreographic works

    Musical compositions

    Dramatic works

    Pictorial, graphic, and

    sculptural works

    27EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    28/39

    The Copyright Act 1987 providescomprehensive protection for copyrightable

    works. The Act outlines the nature of works eligible

    for copyright (which includes computerprograms), the scope of protection, and the

    manner in which the protection is accorded. There is no registration of copyright works.

    Copyright protection in literary, musical orartistic works is for the duration of the life ofthe author and 50 years after his death. Insound recordings, broadcasts and films,copyright protection is for 50 years after the

    works are first published or made. 28EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    29/39

    A unique feature of the Act is the inclusionof provisions for its enforcement. Theamendment of the Copyright Act 1987,

    which was enforced on 1 October 2003confers power of arrest (including arrestwithout warrant) to enforcement officers of

    the Ministry of Domestic Trade andConsumer Affairs.

    This special team of officers of the MDTCAis appointed to enforce the Act and is

    empowered to enter premises suspected ofhaving infringing copies and to search andseize infringing copies and contrivances.

    29EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    30/39

    In businessor economicsa mergeris acombination of two companiesinto one largercompany.

    Classifications of mergers

    Horizontal merger- Two companies that are in direct

    competition and share similar product lines andmarkets. . Vertical merger- A customer and company or a supplier

    and company. Think of a cone supplier merging with anice cream maker.

    Market-extension merger- Two companies that sell thesame products in different markets.

    Product-extension merger- Two companies sellingdifferent but related products in the same market.

    Conglomeration- Two companies that have no commonbusiness areas.

    30EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Businesshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business
  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    31/39

    An acquisition, also known as a takeoveror abuyout, is the buying of one company (thetarget) by another.

    An acquisition may be friendlyor hostile.

    The companies cooperate in negotiations

    The takeover target is unwilling to bebought or the target's boardhas no priorknowledge of the offer

    Friendly

    Hostile

    31EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeoverhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeoverhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_of_directorshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_of_directorshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeoverhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeover
  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    32/39

    Acquisition usually refers to a purchase of asmaller firm by a larger one.

    Sometimes, however, a smaller firm willacquire management control of a larger orlonger established company and keep itsname for the combined entity. This is

    known as a reverse takeover.

    Achieving acquisition success has proven tobe very difficult, while various studies have

    showed that 50% of acquisitions wereunsuccessful.

    32EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_takeoverhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_takeover
  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    33/39

    The word ERGONOMICS comes for two Greekwords, "ERGON" and "NOMOS". "ERGON" meanswork and "NOMOS" means natural law or rule.So, Ergonomics is "Natural Law or Rule of

    Work".

    Ergonomicsis the science of designing thejob, equipment, and workplace to fit the

    worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessaryto prevent repetitive strain injuries, which candevelop over time and can lead to long-termdisability.

    33EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    34/39

    The International Ergonomics Association

    IEA) defined ergonomics (or human factors)as "the scientific discipline concerned with

    the understanding of interactions amonghumans and other elements of a system,and a profession that applies theory,principles, data and methods to design inorder to optimize human well-being andoverall system performance".

    Ergonomics is employed to fullfill the two

    goals of health and productivity. It isrelevant in the design of such things as safefurniture and easy-to-use interfaces tomachines.

    34EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    35/39

    Ergonomics can be classified into three mainareas: Physical Ergonomics, CognitiveErgonomics and Organizational Ergonomics.

    Physical ergonomics

    Cognitive ergonomics

    Organizational

    ergonomics

    35EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    36/39

    Physical ergonomics: is concerned with human anatomical,anthropometric, physiological and biomechanicalcharacteristics as they relate to physical activity. (Relevanttopics include working postures, materials handling,

    repetitive movements, workplace layout, safety and health.) Cognitive ergonomics: is concerned with mental processes,

    such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response,as they affect interactions among humans and other elementsof a system. (Relevant topics include mental workload,

    decision-making, skilled performance, human-computerinteraction, human reliability, work stress and training asthese may relate to human-system design.)

    Organizational ergonomics: is concerned with theoptimization of socio technical systems, including their

    organizational structures, policies, and processes.(Relevanttopics include communication, work design, design ofworking times, teamwork, community ergonomics,cooperative work, new work paradigms, virtual organizations,telework, and quality management.

    36EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_ergonomicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_ergonomics
  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    37/39

    Entrepreneurs must learn quickly that thereare many legal issues they must face insetting up and running a new business,

    establishing a nonprofit organization,bringing a product to market, or financingthe venture.

    The Malaysian business laws, rules and

    regulations follow closely that of UnitedKingdom and Australia.

    37EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    38/39

    The principal law that governs corporateentities is the Companies Act, 1965.

    All companies whether private or public mustbe registered with the Registrar ofCompanies. Once registered, they aresubjected to the Company Laws, Rules &Regulations. As for partnerships, they areregulated by the Partnership Act.

    The Contract Act governs most business

    transactions and contractual agreementsbetween mutual parties. It helps to settletrade disputes, disagreements and decide ondegree of damages.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIP 38

    http://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_colaw.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_colaw.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_colaw.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_colaw.htm
  • 8/12/2019 Chapter 5 Ee

    39/39

    Malaysia is practicing open economy. Many of ourbiz people are exporting globally and at the sametime foreign investors are investing heavily in

    Malaysia. Our government has established proper Trade

    Mark lawsto protect the trade marks and brandnames of companies and products,

    Patent lawsto protect the designs and inventionsof entrepreneurs and stringent

    Copyright lawsto protect the intellectualproperties of the creator, designer or writer.

    If an individual is not able to pay its debts, thecreditor has rights to sue him for bankruptcy. Allthe procedures of making an individual bankruptis govern by the Bankruptcy Laws andRegulations.

    EUW 224 ENGINEERING

    http://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_tmark.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_tmark.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_patent.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_copyright.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_bankrupt.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_bankrupt.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_bankrupt.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_bankrupt.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_copyright.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_patent.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_tmark.htmhttp://www.finmart.com.my/Free%20Adv/Biz%20Issues/Legal%20Adv/legal_tmark.htm