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FIGURE 1. Interrelation between socio and macroeconomic variables and crime (Font 9)

TABLE 1. Pearson Correlation matrix among variables (Font 9)

Encouragement Competency Governance
Readiness 0.0123 0.550 0.610
Competency 1.000 0.058
Governance 1.000
*Source: N/A

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Journal article
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Zafir M.M. & Fazilah M.H. 2017. Keusahawanan dan Mengurus Prestasi Sumber Manusia. Bangi: Penerbit UKM.

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