List of References (or Bibliography)
All references cited in the text must be listed in the List of References or Bibliography. The listing must be ordered in the alphabetical order based on the name of the author that appeared in the citation. Writing of references in the Bibliography must follow the style outlined in the following examples.
(i) Examples of references to periodicals
(Take note of how the authors’ names and journal titles are arranged, and also how the volume and page numbers of journals are written. Spaces between words should also be noted )
Single author, journal article
Ichniowski, C. (1986). The effects of grievance activity on productivity. Industrial and
Labour Relations Review, 40, 75-89.
Salleh Yahya. (2003). The role of ISO 9001: 2000 consultants. IIUM Journal of
Economics and Management, 11(2), 143-165.
More than one author, journal article.
Kinnear, L., & Sutherland, M. (2000). Determinants of organizational commitment
amongst knowledge workers. South African Journal of Business Management, 31(3),
106-112.
Kinicki, A. J., Carson, K.P., & Bohlander, G. W. (1992). Relationship between an
organization’s actual human resource efforts and employee attitudes. Group and
Organization Management, 17, 135-152.
Newspaper article
Mohd. Ali Hassan (Year, month & date). Title, Name of newspaper, p.
Chapter in a book
Salancik, G.R. (1977). Commitment and the control of organizational behavior and
belief. In B.M. Staw & G.R. Salancik (Eds.), New Directions in Organizational
Behavior (pp. 1-54). Chicago: St. Clair Press.
Choudhury, M.A. (1996). Why cannot neoclassicism explain resource allocation and
development in the Islamic political economy? In Ahmed, E. (ed.), Role of Private
and Public Sectors in Economic Development in an Islamic Perspective (pp. 17-44).
Herndon, VA: International Institute of Islamic Thought.
Reference to Entire Books
Armstrong, M. (1992). A Handbook of Personnel Management Practice. London:
Kogan Page Ltd.
Emory, C. W. (1985). Business Research Methods (3rd.). Illinois: Richard D. Irwin.
Proceedings of Meetings and Symposia
Manjula, J. (2004). Knowledge management in organizations: An essential journey.
Proceedings of 2nd National HRM Conference: Gearing Human Resources Towards
New Dynamism (pp. 88-98). Pulau Pinang: Penerbit Universiti Utara Malaysia.
Unpublished Doctoral Dissertations and Master’s Theses
Evans, D. L. (1987). Human resource planning practices in Southern California
hospitals. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, United States International University.
Mohammad Naim Ahmad (1999). Anteseden komitmen kepada organisasi.
Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Web Document
Roberts, G.E. (1994). Acceptance of performance appraisal. Retrieved September 24,
2003 from http://www.ignoumeids.ac.in/ignou/erl/articles/HR/5952.html
Elangovan, A.R., & Karakowsky, L. (1999). The role of trainee and environmental
factors in transfer of training: An exploratory framework. Leadership &
Organization Development Journal, 20(5), pp. 268-275. Retrieved September 3, 2003
from http://www.emerald-library.com
