Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices amongst Takaful Agents

Volume: 6 Number: 4 June 1, 2016
  • Nor a Abdul Aziz
  • Abdullah Haji Abdul Ghani
  • Hasnizam Shaari
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Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices amongst Takaful Agents

Abstract

This paper discusses contributing factors pertaining to the ethical behaviour of Takaful agents in Malaysia. Perspective of sales, selling pressure and the level of competitiveness are identified as factors, influencing ethical behaviour of Takaful agents. This study is conducted through focus group and formed a personal interview among branch managers, executives and Takaful agents. It revealed that unethical behaviour is evident among the Takaful agents in meeting the sales target. These factors can be used as a signal for practitioners and Takaful operators in order to avoid unethical practice in dealing with customers.

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Authors

Nor a Abdul Aziz This is me

Abdullah Haji Abdul Ghani This is me

Hasnizam Shaari This is me

Publication Date

June 1, 2016

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June 1, 2016

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Year 2016 Volume: 6 Number: 4

APA
Aziz, N. a A., Ghani, A. H. A., & Shaari, H. (2016). Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices amongst Takaful Agents. International Review of Management and Marketing, 6(4), 21-26. https://izlik.org/JA28NY92PZ
AMA
1.Aziz N a A, Ghani AHA, Shaari H. Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices amongst Takaful Agents. IRMM. 2016;6(4):21-26. https://izlik.org/JA28NY92PZ
Chicago
Aziz, Nor a Abdul, Abdullah Haji Abdul Ghani, and Hasnizam Shaari. 2016. “Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices Amongst Takaful Agents”. International Review of Management and Marketing 6 (4): 21-26. https://izlik.org/JA28NY92PZ.
EndNote
Aziz N a A, Ghani AHA, Shaari H (June 1, 2016) Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices amongst Takaful Agents. International Review of Management and Marketing 6 4 21–26.
IEEE
[1]N. a A. Aziz, A. H. A. Ghani, and H. Shaari, “Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices amongst Takaful Agents”, IRMM, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 21–26, June 2016, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA28NY92PZ
ISNAD
Aziz, Nor a Abdul - Ghani, Abdullah Haji Abdul - Shaari, Hasnizam. “Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices Amongst Takaful Agents”. International Review of Management and Marketing 6/4 (June 1, 2016): 21-26. https://izlik.org/JA28NY92PZ.
JAMA
1.Aziz N a A, Ghani AHA, Shaari H. Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices amongst Takaful Agents. IRMM. 2016;6:21–26.
MLA
Aziz, Nor a Abdul, et al. “Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices Amongst Takaful Agents”. International Review of Management and Marketing, vol. 6, no. 4, June 2016, pp. 21-26, https://izlik.org/JA28NY92PZ.
Vancouver
1.Nor a Abdul Aziz, Abdullah Haji Abdul Ghani, Hasnizam Shaari. Issues and Problems in Ethical Practices amongst Takaful Agents. IRMM [Internet]. 2016 Jun. 1;6(4):21-6. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA28NY92PZ