scholarly journals The Influence of Soft Skills on Employability: A Case Study on Technology Industry Sector in Malaysia

10.28945/4807 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 255-283
Author(s):  
Sally Saad Fadhil ◽  
Ramlee Ismail ◽  
Alhamzah Alnoor
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Industry Sector ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Fuzzy Delphi ◽  
Preliminary Study

Aim/Purpose: This research investigates the influence of soft skills on graduates’ employability in the technology industry, using the technology industry sector in Malaysia as a case. Background: Organizations are looking for appropriate mechanisms to hire qualified employees with strong soft skills and hard skills. This requires that job candidates possess a set of qualifications and skills which impact their employability. Methodology: Fuzzy Delphi analysis was conducted as preliminary study to identify the critical soft skills required by technology industry sector. The preliminary study produced ten critical soft skills to form a conceptual model of their influence on employability. Then, an online questionnaire survey was distributed in two industry companies in Malaysia to collect research data, and regression analysis was conducted to validate the conceptual model. Contribution: This research focuses on the influence of soft skills on graduate employability in the technology industry sector, since the selection of the best candidate in the industry will improve employee performance and lead to business success. Findings: The results of regression analysis confirmed that Communication skills, Attitude, Integrity, Learnability, Motivation, and Teamwork are significantly correlated with employability, which means that these soft skills are the critical factors for employability in Malaysian technology companies. Recommendations for Practitioners: The model proposed in this article can be used by employers to give better assessment of candidates’ compatibility with the jobs available. Impact on Society: This research highlights the critical soft skills required by technology industry sector, which will reduce the unemployment percentages among graduates. Future Research: More studies are required to examine the soft skills found in the literature and to define the most important skills from a general perspective of the industry. Future research should assess the moderating role of other variables, such as skills gap, employee performance, and employee knowledge. Furthermore, it is recommended to conduct similar studies of soft skills for employability in other countries.

scholarly journals The impact of knowledge management processes on organisational performance

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Tubigi ◽  
Sarmad Alshawi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Airline Industry ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Organisational Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate knowledge management (KM) processes and to investigate their impact on organisational performance (OP) within the context of the airline industry (AI). Design/methodology/approach – An inductive and deductive qualitative approach was used based on a preliminary study. A pilot study was conducted which involved the use of interviews as a primary data collection method. Content analysis was used to extract and analyse themes from the data. Findings – The study showed that knowledge usage is the most influential aspect of KM in terms of the impact on OP. Moreover, the study revealed that knowledge transfer is a common KM process employed by organisations. Research limitations/implications – This study outlined the findings of a pilot study which aimed to test a proposed conceptual model and to provide an initial understanding of the interrelationships between KM processes and OP. To this end, a number of interviews were conducted in order to consolidate a conceptual model. As such, the nature of this preliminary study imposed some time and context limitations. These limitations will be dealt within later stages of the research journey. Originality/value – The value of the study is generated from the extensive review of the literature it provided which enhanced proposing a conceptual model that was initially tested with the aim of defining an appropriate KM processes within a unique and yet untested context as well as describing the impact of these processes on OP. Determination of KM processes is expected to set a guideline for future research in the AI.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Komitmen Organisasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan: Studi Empiris Pada Karyawan Non Medis Rumah Sakit

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seminar Nasional Multidisiplin Ilmu 2017 ◽  
Kristanty Nadapdap ◽  
Winarto
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Final Section ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Simple Linear Regression ◽  
Managerial Implications

The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of organizational commitment on employee performance. This research has a hypothesis that organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. By using accidental sampling, this study conducted a survey on non-medical employees of a hospital. A simple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the data to answer the research problem. The results showed that organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Furthermore, the final section of this article will explain managerial implications, research limitations and suggestions for future research

scholarly journals Towards a CEFR Framework for Workplace Communication: Students’ Perceptions of the Sub-Skills, Use and Importance of Language Productive Skills (LPS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (S3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Mazli Muhammad ◽  
Maisarah Ahmad Kamil ◽  
Zachariah Aidin Druckman
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Workplace Communication ◽  
Communication Course ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Skills Use ◽  
Business And Management

The ever-changing demands of the workforce due to current trends have led to the need for universities to equip their graduates with the necessary soft skills to increase their employability. As a result, the implementation of CEFR in language curricula was emphasised to address this matter. However, research on how CEFR could be implemented into a university''s workplace communication course is severely lacking. Moreover, there is room to further enhance existing CEFR frameworks for workplace communication. Thus, this preliminary study was conducted to investigate students’ perceptions of the use and importance of language productive skills (LPS) at the workplace towards developing a CEFR framework for workplace communication. The study adopted the quantitative approach through questionnaires to gauge students’ perceptions of the use and importance of LPS at the workplace. A total of 354 students from various faculties under the clusters of science and technology, business and management, and social sciences and humanities participated in the study. The responses were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The study’s findings show that, generally, students’ perceptions regarding the use and importance of speaking skills in the workplace are congruent to the CEFR scale for formal discussions. However, the use and importance of writing skills do not match the current available scale under CEFR to cater to workplace communication. Thus, future research calls for curriculum developers to identify relevant descriptors needed for written workplace communication.

Executive Functions and Clinical and Academic Outcomes in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1221-1230
Author(s):  
Jane Roitsch ◽  
Kimberly A. Murphy ◽  
Anastasia M. Raymer
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Graduate Program ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Praxis Ii ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Preliminary Study

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate executive function measures as they relate to clinical and academic performance outcomes of graduate speech-language pathology students. Method An observational design incorporating correlations and stepwise multiple regressions was used to determine the strength of the relationships between clinical outcomes that occurred at various time points throughout the graduate program (clinical coursework grades throughout the program and case study paper scores at the end of the program), academic outcomes (graduate grade point average and Praxis II exam in speech-language pathology scores), and executive function (EF) scores (EF assessment scores, self-reported EF scores). Participants were 37 students (36 women, M age = 24.1) in a master's degree program in speech-language pathology at a southeastern U.S. university during the 2017–2018 academic year. Results Findings of this preliminary study indicated that a limited number of objective EF scores and self-reported EF scores were related to clinical and academic outcomes of graduate speech-language pathology students. Conclusion As results of this preliminary study suggest that EF tests may be related to clinical and academic outcomes, future research can move to study the potential role of EF measures in the graduate admissions process in clinical graduate programs such as speech-language pathology.

ANALISIS PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA DAN PELATIHAN TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN KABUPATEN PADANG PARIAMAN

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vebi Deswanto
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Performance Result ◽  
Training Variable ◽  
And Training

The purpose of this research is to analyza the influence of work motivation and training on the performance of the employees at the Education and Culture Office Of Padang Pariaman Regency. In this study using descriptive analisys. This analysis is to strengthen the argumentation and logic in answering and implementing allegations that will be described in quantitative analysis, for testing this research hypothesis, including multiple regression analysis. The result of this study illustrate that all variables affect the performance of employees. The result of this research where the variable of work motivation (X1) is known equal to 1,670 then training variable (X2) is obtained equal to 1,670, for employee performance result (Y) equal to 33,196. It can be concluded that the motivation of work ad training is influential in improving the performance of employees within the Department of Education and Culture of Padang Pariaman Regency.

PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA, KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA GURU (STUDI KASUS DI SMPN 5 PARIAMAN)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasnah Mila
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Validity Test ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Performance Teachers

The independent independent variables in this study are Work Motivation, Interpersonal Communication and Organizational Culture while the dependent variable is the Performance Teachers and Employees SMPN 5 Pariaman. The sample used in this study as many as 32 respondents determined by using saturated samples. To know the influence of independent variable to dependent variable partially, used t test. While to know the effect of independent variable to dependent variable simultaneously, used F test. The assumption used in the validity test is if R-count> R-table item is declared valid. The R-arithmetic shown in the table above, from each item indicates that R-arithmetic> R-table so the item is declared valid. Based on the validity test of Work Motivation instrument, Interpersonal Communication and Organizational Culture on Teacher and Employee Performance, all items are declared valid and reliability test results indicate that the instrument has high reliability. This means that the eligibility criteria Instrument Motivation Work, Interpersonal Communication and Organizational Culture on Performance Teachers and Employees have met the criteria of good instrument requirements, namely valid and reliable. Regression analysis results obtained t count = 2.550 while t table = 2.042 so thitung> ttable and significance value is 0.000, this value is smaller than α = 0,05 so it can be said that motivation factor (X1) (Y) Regression analysis results obtained t count = 1.076 while the value of t table = 2.042 so that tcount < ttable or and its not significance value is 0.000, this value is smaller than α = 0,05, and proved variable of Interpersonal Communication (X2) (Y) Regression analysis results obtained t count = 1.715 while the value of t table = 2.042 so thitung< ttable and its not significance value is 0.000, this value is smaller than α = 0,05, and proved Organizational Culture variable (X3) The value of correlation coefficient (R) turns out that the correlation is positive. This means that there is a strong one-way relationship, where the change of increment that occurs in the free factor of Work Motivation, Personal Communication and Organizational Culture is accompanied by the change of the bound factor increase that is Teacher Performance (Y).

PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, MOTIVASI KERJA DAN KOMPETENSI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA DINAS PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DAN DESA PROVINSI SUMATERA BARAT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mafral
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Validity Test ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Independent Variable

The independent independent variables in this study as many as 89 respondents are determined by using saturated samples. To know the influence of independent variable to dependent variable partially, used t test. While to know the effect of independent variable to dependent variable simultaneously, used F test. The assumption used in the validity test is if R-count> R-table item is declared valid. The R-arithmetic shown in the table above, from each item indicates that R-arithmetic> R- table so the item is declared valid. Based on the validity test of the instrument of Leadership Style, Work Motivation, and Competence on Employee Performance, all items are declared valid and reliability test results indicate that the instrument has high reliability. This means that the eligibility criteria of the Instrument of Leadership Style, Work Motivation, Competency and Employee Performance have met the criteria of good instrument requirements, that is valid and reliable. The result of regression analysis of Leadership Style obtained by tcount = 20,91 while ttable value = 1,988 tcount> ttable proved variable of Leadership Style influence to Employee Performance. Work Motivation regression analysis obtained tcount = 17.62 while the value ttable = 1.988 tcount> ttabel proven Motivational Work variables influence on Employee Performance. Regression analysis Competence obtained value tcount = - 06.85 while ttable =1.988 so thitung> ttable and proven variable Competence have a negative effect on Employee Performance.

PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI, KEPEMIMPINAN DAN IKLIM ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI RUMAH SAKIT BHAYANGKARA PADANG

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Agustin
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Test Validity ◽  
Workplace Culture ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
And Performance

The purpose of this study are: 1) To clarify whether there is influence organizational culture, leadership and organizational climate on employee performance Bhayangkara Padang Hospital and 2) Measure the influence of organizational culture, leadership and organizational climate on employee performance Bhayangkara Padang Hospital. Based on test validity workplace culture, leadership, work climate and performance in mind all the items declared invalid meet the eligibility criteria are good and reliable instrument. Work Culture regression analysis obtained by value t = 2.091 while t table = 1.988, so t count> t table and the significance value is 0,040 this value is smaller than α = 0.05 not significant effect on employee performance Padang Police Hospitals. Leadership regression analysis obtained by value t = 1.762 while t table = 1.988 so that t

PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KINERJA PERAWAT PADA RUMAH SAKIT ANNA, PEKAYON-BEKASI

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Drs. Rasmansyah, MM.
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Performance Improvement ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Fair Compensation ◽  
A Company ◽  
Good Leader

Leadership style and compensation are the factors that are very important in improving employee performance in a company. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the style of leadership and compensation simultaneously or partially can affect the performance of nurses at Anna Hospital. The method of analysis used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS program. The results showed that both simultaneous and partial leadership style and compensation have a positive and significant effect on the performance of nurses. This shows that a good leader who is able to provide direction and motivation to subordinates to achieve the goals set by the company can affect performance improvement as well as the fair compensation provided by the company will increase the productivity of work on every employee to be able to works optimally.

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