Revisiting employer perceptions of skill mismatch: the case of the machine manufacturing industry in Vietnam

Mori, Junichi

doi:10.1080/13639080.2021.1897547

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“…The global trends towards sustainable development (UN, 2015) and new technological innovations are widely recognized as drivers of economic growth, heavily impacting the development and prosperity of individual nations (Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV), 2021). Vietnam's Socio-economic Development Strategy for 2021-2030(SRV, 2021, the country's most influential planning document, states that science and technology, innovation and digitalization will play decisive roles in facilitating Vietnam's rapid and sustainable development. Nevertheless, the nation has been faced with a serious lack of human resources capable of working in a digital economy, not only in terms of creating new technology but also in absorbing and transforming knowledge into productivity (Cameron et al, 2019).…”

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“…Nevertheless, policymakers have tended to overlook the critical steps of upskilling and reskilling the workforce via workplace learning (Mori, 2021); instead, the Government has focused on skill formation by heavily investing in education (Mori & Stroud, 2021; SRV, 2021; Valiente, 2014; World Bank, 2020). Similar to the Government, research and practice in Vietnam have shown that capacity improvement in the workplace through learning organizations (LOs) has not received appropriate attention.…”

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Validation of dimensions of the learning organization questionnaire (DLOQ) in a Vietnamese context

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Phuong

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Purpose The main purpose of this study was to validate the Dimensions of Learning Organization Questionnaire (DLOQ) in a Vietnamese context. Using the DLOQ as a research tool, this study also investigated the impact of demographic features on participants’ perceptions of learning organizations (LOs). Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 748 valid responses to a version of the DLOQ translated into Vietnamese. Cronbach’s alpha and confirmatory factor analysis were used to test the reliable internal consistency and validity of the DLOQ in a Vietnamese context. Then, one-way ANOVA analyses and independent sample t-tests were used to assess the differences produced by the characteristics of respondents and their enterprises. Findings The results of this study show that three versions of the DLOQ are applicable to a Vietnamese context. The findings of this study also suggest that several demographic features produced significant differences in respondents’ perceptions of organizational learning. Research limitations/implications There are several limitations of this study. First, this study used self-reporting, and individual perspectives of questions can bring about perception bias. Also, the length of the original version of the DLOQ (i.e. 43 questions) might impact the results, because of participants’ lack of patience and focus. In addition, various levels of organizational learning may cause some confusion, leading to misinterpretation. Finally, the overrepresentation of large state-owned enterprises in the service industry in the sample may have caused bias when interpreting the results. Future research should be conducted to further validate and extend the findings of this study for small- and medium-sized enterprises, which account for 98% of businesses in Vietnam. It is strongly suggested that scholars use the validated Vietnamese DLOQ to measure the impacts of learning culture on learning-related results in Vietnam, such as individual/team/organizational performance, staff satisfaction and so on. Finally, future research should consider making appropriate study designs to collect and analyze data from various resources and not be limited to self-reported questionnaires. This would minimize common method bias. Practical implications Application of the DLOQ provides valuable insights and understanding for use in designing and evaluating efforts to learn at all levels in Vietnamese enterprises. Social implications Regarding designing, adjusting and implementing strategies to boost the learning capacity of an organization, the findings of this study also imply that business leaders and practitioners in Vietnamese enterprises can build strategies for enhancing LO culture without biases stemming from gender or management level. However, education level and work experience should be considered critical features that could impact the effectiveness of such strategies. Also, understanding and applying the DLOQ when building LOs will promote Vietnamese businesses’ competitiveness and international integration. Originality/value Using statistical results, this study confirmed that a rigorously translated Vietnamese version of the DLOQ produced reliable measurement scores with a construct validity sufficient to measure LOs in a Vietnamese context.

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Validation of dimensions of the learning organization questionnaire (DLOQ) in a Vietnamese context

Nguyen-Duc

Phuong

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“…In particular, it intends to meet perceived skill demand by expanding the supply of TVET graduatesfrom 3.7 million in 2010 (GSO, 2014; Aiming to improve the quality of TVET programs, policymakers intend to carry out market-based reforms, which in Vietnam consists of two key components (Almeida et al, 2012b, p. 61). First, the government intends to use legal/regulatory measures to increase the autonomy of TVET institutions in curriculum development (Mori, 2019;NIVT, 2019), assuming that it will enable TVET institutions to improve partnerships with firms and hence improve the economic relevance of education and training programs . Policymakers have adopted market-based solutions because the government is likely to face financial constraints in improving the quality of education and training.…”

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“…This chapter draws on data from a significant research project on skill mismatch in Vietnam, which focused specifically on intermediate workers such as technicians and skilled operators, a government priority (see Mori, 2019). The research aimed to provide a comprehensive picture of Vietnam's skill formation system by examining the perceptions of three sets of key actors: (i) national and local policymakers; (ii) employers, and; (iii) educators.…”

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Education, Vocational Training, and Labor Markets in Vietnam: Mutual Distrust and the Supply-Side Approach

Mori

Stroud

2022

International Handbook on Education Development in Asia-Pacific

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Programme (SfP-SEA) -Malaysia, the International Labour Organization (ILO). He currently works in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This chapter was written based on his PhD research and the views expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ILO. He acquired a PhD in social sciences from Cardiff University in the UK and an MA in international relations from the Fletcher School, Tufts University in USA. His research and professional work focus on skill development and industrialisation in developing countries, in particular in the Southeast Asian region.

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Education, Vocational Training, and Labor Markets in Vietnam: Mutual Distrust and the Supply-Side Approach

Mori,

Stroud

2023

International Handbook on Education Development in the Asia-Pacific

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Revisiting employer perceptions of skill mismatch: the case of the machine manufacturing industry in Vietnam

Cited by 7 publications

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Validation of dimensions of the learning organization questionnaire (DLOQ) in a Vietnamese context

Validation of dimensions of the learning organization questionnaire (DLOQ) in a Vietnamese context

Education, Vocational Training, and Labor Markets in Vietnam: Mutual Distrust and the Supply-Side Approach

Education, Vocational Training, and Labor Markets in Vietnam: Mutual Distrust and the Supply-Side Approach

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