Verification of Private Maritime Security Company of Malaysia Conceptual Framework by Using Factor Analysis

Abstract

Conceptual framework of Private Maritime Security Company of Malaysia has been developed earlier based on the Standard Operation Procedure of relevant ministries in Malaysia, relevant local regulations, relevant international regulations and relevant international guidelines. The framework was developed through qualitative approach of Delphi method. The objective of this research was to verify developed framework through a quantitative approach. The first step was to obtain the framework. Second step was to identified factors, constructs and items in the framework. Third step was to develop survey questionnaire based on factors, constructs and items in the framework. Fourth step was conducted a pilot study. Fifth step was conducted a full survey to relevant personal in government agencies and PMSC. Sixth step was data analysis using factor analysis to determine the correlation between factors, constructs, and items. Quantitative results were used to compare and verify result of the earlier qualitative framework.