Developing Multidimensional Employability Skill Index: A Study of Local and Multinational Companies in Bangladesh

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South Asian Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2019-01-21 DOI:10.1177/2322093718821217

T. Chowdhury, M. K. Miah

引用次数: 7

Abstract

Abstract This study offers an “employability skill index” for entry-level job seekers and compares the skill requirements of local and multinational corporations (MNCs) in Bangladesh through a structural equation modelling approach. The primary data were collected from 1,285 managers in 24 local companies and 27 MNCs in Bangladesh. The results of the study revealed an eight-dimensional 33-item index with significant differences in skill requirements between local companies and MNCs. The study found that local companies put more emphasis on “Reliability Skills” and “Integrity Skills”. MNCs, on the other hand, highlighted “Interactive Skills” and “Academic Skills” substantially. Finally, the article suggests some directions for future research.

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发展多维就业能力技能指数:孟加拉国本地和跨国公司的研究

本研究通过结构方程建模方法，为入门级求职者提供了“就业能力技能指数”，并比较了孟加拉国本地和跨国公司(MNCs)的技能要求。主要数据收集自孟加拉国24家当地公司和27家跨国公司的1285名经理。研究结果显示，本地公司和跨国公司在技能要求方面存在显著差异的8维33项指数。研究发现，本地公司更重视“可靠性技能”和“诚信技能”。另一方面，跨国公司则大量强调“互动技能”和“学术技能”。最后，对今后的研究方向提出了建议。

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South Asian Journal of Human Resource Management MANAGEMENT-

CiteScore

2.30

自引率

23.50%

发文量

期刊介绍： South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management (SAJHRM) is a peer-reviewed scholarly outlet for publications on HRM in and out of South Asia. It includes countries that are members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), namely, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In terms of the discipline focus, all articles broadly focusing on the theory and practice of managing human resources for the benefit of individuals, firms and community at large will be acceptable. In view of the contemporary focus on Strategic HRM, the journal coverage would also include comparative research and other related management disciplines as long as one of the key aims of the manuscript is on harnessing the potential of human capital. Considering the uneven economic development within the South Asian region, the journal encourages potential authors to explore broader implications of their scholarly views and findings on the region as a whole. A distinguishing feature of the journal is its focus on “HR in Practice”. Apart from theory, it will pay significant attention on how HRM is practiced in and out of South Asia. The journal features conceptual and empirical research papers, research notes, interviews, case studies and book reviews. In short, to be considered for publication, a manuscript should broadly focus on managing people and contextualised within one or more South Asian countries at the firm, regional, national and international levels.