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The observation method has been used by interview for observing job applicant
performance in terms of recruitment, certain job or position have some requirement. For
example, when it comes to technical job or position, the job applicants have to perform some
role-play like how to repair engines, how to switch on and switch off engines and other enginerelated actions. Besides that, observation has also been used in evaluating job satisfaction of
workers in organization such as the environment. For example, inadequate and incomplete
facilities like toilets and musolla may influence the level of job satisfaction of employees.
According to Islamic perspective, observation method has been applied during prophet
time. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) learned how to be a shepherd by observing his uncle, Abu
Talib. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) followed Abu Talib with the purpose to learn about trading
activities and also to understand about Arab culture (Rakhmat, 1995).
Most of the researchers have mentioned about the theory about observational method.
Ehigie and Ehigie (2005) stated that observation is very useful in producing direct and immediate
data. In other words, it is not made by interpretation, artificial experimental conditions, memory
or other factors (Lewis-Beck, Bryman, & Tim, 2004). Meanwhile, in organizational settings,
Cohen, Swerdlik and Sturman (2013) also mentioned that observation would be helpful in
selecting and assigning for organization and it can be used to recognize employees that represent
the required capability in accomplish certain task. As Proton Company has practiced this method
for a long time, observation method is very useful in hiring the best employees and ensuring the
job satisfaction of the employees. This is very important because concerning about employees
satisfaction in a long-term is one of the keys to the success of an organization and may also
reducing disruptive tendencies like frequent turnover.
Survey
Proton Company mostly use survey as a research method. To elaborate, in
caring process, R1 until R5 is one of Protons program to assess the
performance of their employees. Furthermore, R1 shows the warning that the
employee must be given a special course, R2 means that the employee
needs training, R3 is the stage where the employee must make sure his or
her performance must be improved, R4, where the employee have to be
trained to achieve the next level, that is R5. In addition, R5 is a faster
program to reach the higher position in the company.
Besides, Performance Measurement System (PMS) and Key Performance
Index (KPI) are used annually in this company. In PMS, the system is based
on the promises and checked by the supervisor. Whereas, KPI is a target that
leads the employees to a better performance.
Job satisfaction of both employees and customers is measured through four
types of survey, Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI), Initial Quality Survey (IQS),
Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI), Employee Satisfaction Index (ESI). To
elaborate, SSI is used to compare proton with other car products. IQS is to
investigate the demands and needs of customers. Customer satisfaction is
recruit people for joining them based on the qualification and the background
of applicants because it will lead to the development of their company.
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