Exploring Predictability Of Instructor Ratings Using A Quantitative Tool For Evaluating Soft Skills Among MBA Students

Brill, Robert; Gilfoil, David M.; Doll, Kristen

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“…Due to the challenges of competitive global business environments, massive restructuring and downsizing have been implemented by many organizations in order to enhance organizational efficiency and flexibility. Inevitably, many employers focus on the distinctive capabilities (i.e., soft skills) of the employees in order to support the business strategies implementation (Ali and Mahmod, 2018;Brill, Gilfoil and Doll, 2014). Nowadays, many undergraduates (i.e., generation Y) started to change their ISSN 2162-3058 2018 awareness in order to focus on appropriate attitudes and soft skills development which are more important than academic performances (Acuff, Soltis, Dennhardt, Borsari, Martens and Murphy, 2017).…”

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Undergraduates’ Academic Performance, Self-Esteem and Perceived Social Support as Determinants of Perceived Stress

Keat¹,

Chin

Seong³

2018

IJHRS

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The aim of current paper is to investigate the relationships between academic performance, self-esteem, perceived social support and perceived stress among the undergraduates in both Malaysian public and private universities. Research data is gathered from a sample of 144 of undergraduates from public and private universities in Malaysia. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) is employed to examine the influences of academic performance, self-esteem, perceived social support and perceived stress among the undergraduates. The results demonstrate that self-esteem and perceived social support are viewed as potential predictors of perceived stress among undergraduates. However, there is no significant relationship between academic performance and perceived stress. Future researchers are suggested to conduct similar researches in qualitative or experimental setting in order to minimize personal bias in a longitudinal design. Current paper provides new in-depth and practical implications to all parties to pay attention in efforts to improve undergraduate’s well-being and achievement in their tertiary education stage. This paper offers new insight into the predicting factors of perceived stress among undergraduates in Malaysian context.

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Undergraduates’ Academic Performance, Self-Esteem and Perceived Social Support as Determinants of Perceived Stress

Keat¹,

Chin

Seong³

2018

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“…Logical reasoning defines people who have the capacity to determine a conclusion by applying rules that include deduction, induction and abduction [ 28 ]. Communication skills are related to the ability to express ideas in a clear and objective manner [ 29 ].…”

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“…The creating and conceptualizing factor comprises the dimensions ‘learning and researching’, ‘creating and innovating’, and ‘formulating strategies and concepts. This dimension characterizes a person who learns and thinks quickly, knows how to collect information and manage knowledge, establishes and develops work strategies and thinks holistically [ 29 ].…”

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Testing the psychometric properties of a short skills inventory for students looking for their first job

Rodrigues

2021

BMC Psychol

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Background In the last two decades, the transformations that have affected the business world have had a great impact on professional performance standards. As such, they have contributed significantly to increasing concerns regarding employability. Particularly, these concerns are even more worrying among students who are looking for their first job. Consequently, this leads organizations to question whether the skills these candidates have are sufficient and adequate for them to enter the job market. Although it is a problem that deserves an urgent response, it is still poorly understood amongst academics, which is why it continues to be essential to define and signal which skills candidates should develop in order to guarantee a better person-function fit. Hereupon, the present study aims at the construction and validation of a short skills inventory for students who are looking for their first job. This inventory will allow alignment between candidates' skills and the level of performance expected by their future employers. Methods The development of the short skills inventory for students looking for their first job was based on Classical test theory and Item response theory methodologies. Specifically, its developmental process encompassed three studies. Study 1, comprising a qualitative scope, dealt with the development and construction of the items (n = 97). Study 2, of an exploratory nature, was intended to evaluate the psychometric properties of the instrument (n = 173). Finally, Study 3, of a confirmatory nature, was aimed at validating the results gathered from the Exploratory factor analysis (n = 407). Results This inventory is a valuable asset for the selection of students who are looking for their first job. The analyzes carried out over the various studies show that this instrument has satisfactory psychometric properties, and, as such, is a valid and reliable instrument and an alternative to the instruments currently used in the recruitment and selection processes. Conclusions The construction of this short skills inventory brings theoretical and practical benefits. In short, it contributes to reducing Portugal’s gap regarding psychological assessment upon selection considering the lack of validated and verified instruments for students looking for their first job.

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“…Entre as competências transversais mais valorizadas pelas organizações, de acordo com Robles (2012), encontram-se: (1) a integridade, que caracteriza as opções e/ou ações corretas, assim como a honestidade e a ética; (2) a capacidade de comunicação, que diz respeito à aptidão que os profissionais têm para saber expressar as suas ideias com clareza e de forma objetiva; (3) a cortesia, que se refere à boa maneira e respeito pela organização e pelos colegas de trabalho; (4) a responsabilidade, que caracteriza um profissional confiável, que possui autodisciplina e cumpre as suas funções com rigor; (5) as relações pessoais, fundamentais para um bom ambiente profissional, pois é através da socialização que os indivíduos criam empatia; (6) a atitude positiva, que caracteriza pessoas otimistas, felizes e confiantes e que possuem a particularidade de se conseguirem focar somente na solução ao invés do foco ser apenas o problema; (7) o profissionalismo, que se refere à responsabilidade enquanto profissional pelas suas funções e responsabilidades; (8) a flexibilidade, que implica adaptabilidade e equilíbrio; (9) o trabalho de equipa, fundamental para aumentar a produtividade através da partilha de conhecimentos, aptidões, atitudes, comportamentos e motivação entre os membros do grupo, constituindo-se uma estrutura que permite a aprendizagem, a mudança e, consequentemente, a vantagem competitiva; (10) e a ética profissional, que carateriza um profissional automotivado e leal com o seu contexto profissional. Apesar de a resiliência não entrar no top das dez competências mais valorizadas, foi referida por 42 por cento das entidades empregadoras, sugerindo que a capacidade de ultrapassar obstáculos e frustrações também tem grande relevância em contexto organizacional, nomeadamente no que diz respeito ao desenvolvimento e gestão de carreira (Brill, Gilfoil & Doll, 2014).…”

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Relationship between soft skills and career development: the Moderating Effect of Career Expectations Among Human Resource Management Students

Rodrigues

SANTOS

Gomes

2017

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ResumoHoje em dia, as organizações procuram pessoas com conhecimentos técnicos e competências transversais desenvolvidas. Por sua vez, os profissionais têm uma postura mais ativa em relação a si próprios e sentem-se responsáveis pela construção da sua carreira e desenvolvimento de competências que lhes garantam a empregabilidade. Contudo, existe uma relação entre estes dois pontos de vista que pode ser moderada pelas expetativas que os indivíduos possuem sobre o sucesso profissional. Este estudo analisa o efeito moderador das expetativas dos resultados de carreira na relação entre as soft skills e o desenvolvimento de carreira, recorrendo a uma metodologia quantitativa de carácter hipotético-dedutivo operacionalizada por um questionário. Recolheram--se dados de cem estudantes universitários portugueses de Gestão de Recursos Humanos. Os resultados evidenciaram que as competências com maior influência no desenvolvimento de carreira são as relações pessoais e as expetativas extrínsecas dos resultados. Com estes resultados recomenda-se que as organizações pensem sobre a evolução pessoal e profissional dos seus colaboradores.Palavras-chave: soft skills, expetativas de resultados de carreira, gestão de carreira Abstract Nowadays, organizations are looking for people with developed technical skills and soft skills. In turn, professionals have a more active attitude towards themselves and feel responsible for building their careers and developing skills that guarantee their employability. There is a relationship, however, between these two points of view that can be moderated by the expectations that individuals have about professional success. This study analyzes the moderating effect of career outcome expectations on the relationship between soft skills and career development. The study uses a quantitative hypothetical-deductive methodology operationalized by a questionnaire. Data were collected from one hundred Portuguese university students of Human Resource Management. The results showed that personal relationships and external outcome expectations are the skills with the greatest influence on career development. In view of these results, it is recommended that organizations think about the personal and professional progress of their employees.

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Exploring Predictability Of Instructor Ratings Using A Quantitative Tool For Evaluating Soft Skills Among MBA Students

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Undergraduates’ Academic Performance, Self-Esteem and Perceived Social Support as Determinants of Perceived Stress

Undergraduates’ Academic Performance, Self-Esteem and Perceived Social Support as Determinants of Perceived Stress

Testing the psychometric properties of a short skills inventory for students looking for their first job

Relationship between soft skills and career development: the Moderating Effect of Career Expectations Among Human Resource Management Students

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