2-day workshop on

HRDF CLAIMABLE*
*SUBJECT TO HRDF APPROVAL

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

University / College lecturers, Ph.D., Research scholars, Post-Doctoral fellows, Post-Graduate students and individuals having interest in SEM.
Date Time Venue : 25 & 26 March 2013 (Monday & Tuesday) : 9.00 a.m. 5.30 p.m. : Kompleks UREKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
REGISTRATION FEE
(Covers workshop materials, two-day refreshment including lunch and Certificate of Attendance)

Organised by :

NORMAL FEE : MYR750.00 PER PARTICIPANT

(wholly-owned by Universiti Sains Malaysia)

In collaboration with:

POSTGRADUATE STUDENT : MYR550.00 PARTICIPANT (Proof of Student I.D. is compulsory)

PER

GROUP PARTICIPATION : MYR650.00 PER PARTICIPANT (minimum 3 participants from the same
company/institution)
Not entitled for group discount

INTRODUCTION
This workshop covers the principles and issues of Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and its practical applications. The two-day workshop covers the purpose of SEM, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), path analysis and multi-group analysis. The participants will learn how to conceptualize models of theoretical interest, recognize identification of problems, perform model estimation and modification using AMOS software and choose the final model for establishing direct and indirect relationship among the study variables. The participants are expected to bring Laptop and upload AMOS version 18 (if possible).

ENQUIRIES
Technical Details: ASSOC. PROF. DR. KRISHNASWAMY JEYARAMAN Graduate School of Business, Universiti Sains Malaysia (OFF) 04-653 3888 EXT 2332 (M) 017-486 3364 dr_kjraman@usm.my Registration and others: KHAIROL ANUAR MOHAMMED USAINS Holding Sdn Bhd (DL) 04-653 4372 / (M) 012-286 9048 khairol@usainsgroup.com / usains.holding@yahoo.com / usains.holding@hotmail.com

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
Knowledge of (a) Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) of covariance and mean structures of research data; (b) how to apply SEM to real data sets with one of the available computer software; (c) how to read, understand, and interpret scientific articles in which SEM has been applied and (d) how to report SEM analyses and SEM results in scientific journal articles.

RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
USM Guest House (inside USM compound) Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang. Tel: 04653 2030 / 04-653 2050 Fax: 04659 7124 E-mail: guesthouse@usainsgroup.com http://www.usainsgroup.com/guesthouse.html B-Suite B Tower, Bayan Point, 19, Medan Kampung Relau, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. (T): 04646 7777 / 04-644 4000 (F): 04644 5000 (E): rsvn@b-suite.com.my / marketing@bsuite.com.my (W): http://www.b-suite.com.my/ The Krystal Suites Penang, Krystal Point Corporate Park, Jalan Tun Dr. Awang, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. (T): 04613 3333 (F): 04613 3338/2 (E): enquiry@thekrystalsuites.com (W): http://www.thekrystalsuites.com/ Hotel Vistana, 213, Jalan Bukit Gambir, Bukit Jambul, 11950 Penang. (T): 04646 8000 (F): 04646 1400 (E): vispg@ytlhotels.com.my (W): http://www.vistanahotels.com/VistanaPG/Default.aspx

WORKSHOP CO-ORDINATOR
ASSOC. PROF. DR. KRISHNASWAMY JAYARAMAN has 28 years of experience as a professor in Statistics. He has a wide range of experience in data analysis using Statistical Software and carried out some major projects for National and International organizations. He is well versed in Statistical analysis particularly in Model Building, Estimation of parameters, Forecasting and predictive Inferences, categorical data analysis and Follow-up studies. He has produced 13 Ph.D., research scholars in analytical and applied statistics on an interdisciplinary basis and published more than 35 research articles in International and National Journals. He has been providing an extensive training for the executives of IT; Banking; BPO & KPO call centres; Manufacturing Industries for six-sigma Green Belt and Black Belt courses on Total Quality Management. He has also been an active member of the quality planning and assurance teams and worked with clients like WHO, eMerk, Ford, Motorola, Airtel, Lason, Careers India, Prumatec, Astron, Office Tiger and Cadensworth (Intel) among other multinational companies.

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR
MR. IRANMANESH is a doctoral candidate at the School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia. He received his MBA from Graduate School of Business (USM). He has some publications in international journals.

STRUCTURAL EQUATIONS MODELING (SEM) AND ITS APPLICATIONS

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
TIME FIRST DAY
9.00 10.30 a.m. 1. INTRODUCTION TO SEM General purpose of SEM Basic Concepts Sample size Latent versus observed variable Exogenous versus endogenous latent variables

TOPICS

10.30 10.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 1.00 p.m.

Tea Break 2. USING THE AMOS PROGRAM AMOS modelling tools Working with AMOS Graphics

1.00 2.00 p.m. 2.00 3.30 p.m.

Lunch 3. CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS (CFA) Measurement model CFA versus Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)

3.30 3.45 p.m. 3.45 5.30 p.m.

Tea Break 4. ASSESSING THE MEASUREMENT MODEL VALIDITY Goodness-of-fit summary Modification indices Post hoc analysis

SECOND DAY
9.00 10.30 a.m. 5. STRUCTURAL MODEL An overview of theory testing with SEM Modelling with Amos Graphics

10.30 10.45 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 1.00 p.m.

Tea Break 6. MODEL ASSESSMENT AND HYPOTHESES TESTING Assessing the structural model validity Path analysis

1.00 2.00 p.m. 2.00 3.30 p.m.

Lunch 7. MEDIATOR Conceptual basis for mediation Testing for mediation

3.30 3.45 p.m. 3.45 5.30 p.m.

Tea Break 8. MULTI GROUP ANALYSIS - MODERATOR Structural model comparison

Previous Participants: Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) University of Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)

Disclaimer The Organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any part of its published programme or venue due to unforeseen circumstances and will not accept liability for costs incurred by participants or their organizations for the cancellation of travel arrangements and/or accommodation reservations as a result of the course being cancelled or postponed. Advance notice will be given if there are such changes or cancellation.

REGISTRATION FORM
STRUCTURAL EQUATIONS MODELING (SEM) AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Send registration form to : Khairol Anuar Mohammed USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd., Ground Floor, Kompleks UREKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM PENANG. Fax : 04-657 2210 or Email: khairol@usainsgroup.com / usains.holding@yahoo.com / usains.holding@hotmail.com
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MODE OF PAYMENT
I enclose Crossed Cheque Bank Draft Money Order LO/PO

Cheque / Bank Draft / Money Order / LO / PO must be made payable to USAINS HOLDING SDN. BHD.. 1. Bank Transfer [Please fax your Bank-in Slip (Print your name & details on the slip)]. Payee Name: Details: Name of Bank: Account Number: USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd. STRUCTURAL EQUATIONS MODELING AND ITS APPLICATIONS CIMB Bank Berhad (USM Branch), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM Penang. 0709-0006708-05-7

2. A Local Order (LO) or Purchase Order (PO) must be presented before the event. The Organizer reserves the right to refrain a registered participant from taking part in the event if no proof of payment can be presented. This only applies to registered participants who have NOT paid the registration fee PRIOR to the event date. 3. Cancellation / Substitution A full refund less administration fee of MYR250.00 will be given for cancellation received not later than 10 working days before the course. No refund will be made after this period. However, substitute participants are welcomed at no extra charge provided written notice of at least 5 working days before the event is given to the Organizer.