Competence Management Research Articles

Perceived clinical competence and predictive role of time management in nursing students

Aim/objectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine the association between perceived clinical competence and time management among nursing students. BackgroundGiven the close relationship between clinical competence and nursing care quality, it is important to investigate the nursing students' status in relation to the acquisition of nursing skills. Time management also as a framework for planning, setting goals, prioritizing goals and activities can be regarded as an important factor contributing to the clinical competence of nursing students. DesignA cross-sectional and correlational study Settings/ParticipantsThis study included 221 undergraduate nursing students in Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Iran in the 2022–2023 academic year. MethodThe data were collected online through a demographic information questionnaire, the clinical competency inventory, and the time management questionnaire. ResultsStudents’ mean scores for the clinical-competency, and time management were 120.38 ± 22.15, and 77.91 ± 15.15, respectively. Regression models showed that overall time management (β = 0.454, p < 0.001) and interest in the field of nursing (β = 0.171, p = 0.004) were predictors for overall clinical competence in nursing students. This model explained 25 % of the variance in clinical competence (F= 38.707, p < 0.001). ConclusionTime management can affect nursing students' competence in providing quality nursing care to patients. Therefore, it seems that holding training workshops on time management skills for nursing students can be an effective and pioneering step in improving these skills.

REFINING THE ENGLISH SYNTAX COURSE FOR UNDERGRADUATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

The English syntax course plays a crucial role in preparing future English language teachers. To enhance the teaching and learning of this subject in philological study programs, a blended approach was adopted, and a Moodle course was created. This course aimed at improving students' linguistic competence, digital skills, and time management abilities. The online course features a combination of uploaded PDF and audio lectures, scanned study materials and exercises, as well as online assignments with solutions that serve as e-portfolios, providing students with feedback on their learning progress and achievement. This study evaluates the teacher's experiences and the students’ attitudes towards the online course to determine whether incorporating digital technologies simplifies or complicates the teaching of this subject. The research methods employed are teachers' self-reflection and a questionnaire survey. In the future, further research should focus on exploring the challenges and benefits of incorporating digital technologies into linguistic education.

Strategic Trends in Management by Competencies: A Bibliometric Review

Purpose: The objective of this study was to present a current and exhaustive analysis of the contributions and studies carried out by experts regarding strategic management by competencies as a result of a bibliometric review. Theoretical framework: Recent literature, in the last decade, has reported the increase of the need for companies to obtain a sustainable competitive advantage. So, this study about trends in management by competencies becomes essential to review all these works. Design/Methodology/Approach: The bibliometric study was conducted using the SCOPUS database, examining 624 publications from 1966 to 2023. The main findings of this review show that only in the 21st century did the idea of people management by competencies models stand out in the scientific and business scenario. Findings: The evidence shows that the concept of "management," present in 75% of the clusters found (high occurrence), strongly correlates with the theme of the people management model by competencies. The symbiosis between them can become one of the most important strengths (competitive differential) in a significantly changing business scenario. Research, Practical &amp; Social implications: We suggest a future research agenda and highlight the contributions made to other leaders and human resource managers. Originality/Value: The bibliometric analysis allows us to identify that research has been carried out that contributed with elements to the models of competencies and their advances, in order to understand the model of competency management as an integrated and strategic system of evaluation and improvement of the organizations and/or people that compose it.

Knowledge management in HRM: so that the content of job offers could attract more candidates

The fundamental aim of the research was to deepen knowledge of the influence of developing the wording of job offers on the number of candidates responding to them. It stems from the overarching aim consisting in improving human resource management (HRM) by knowledge management (KM) related to the job market and job seekers' reactions to information concerning competence requirements published in job offers. The specific objective was to answer two questions: are there words in job offers that increase the number of job seekers, and whether this number is dependent on the length of the wording of the selected module of an offer. Particular attention was paid to positive words. It was checked whether their number in relation to the number of all words in an offer matters. In order to answer the research questions, text processing methods such as tokenization and lemmatization were first used, followed by the analysis by means of such statistical methods as the chi-square test (χ^2) and the Mann-Whitney U test. The obtained research results allowed to illustrate job seekers’ preferences. It was noted that the length of an offer is also important. However, it was not possible to confirm the assumption that positive words increase the attractiveness of an offer. Despite the limitations of a little diversified database (candidates were dominated by young people with little work experience), the research brought new value to competence and human resource management. The research resulted in extending the scope of knowledge on the use of the analysis of job offers in the area of effective communication with candidates for work in organizations.

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Social entrepreneurship is considered a new phenomenon as a field of research, and is seen as an answer to social problems that occur. Mission and creating social value is the key goal of social entrepreneurship. However, there is still limited research that focuses on raising the issue of ways/methods to increase interest in social entrepreneurship among students (social experiential learning). The urgency of this research can be seen in the results that will be produced, namely the creation of a development model/method of fostering interest in social entrepreneurship among students through short course. The results of this study where respondents will be given a short course with prepared material (pre-test vs. pre-test) show that there is a difference in the average proportion before and after training from the 5 dimensions of Social Entrepreneur Competency (SEC), namelypersonal competence, leadership, social innovation, social values and entrepreneurial management. Even though the small workshop concept is still on a small scale, the output of this technique can be an alternative way of fostering interest in social entrepreneurship among students. Universities can improve and evaluate the design of entrepreneurship education by involving more social learning. This process can foster deeper knowledge so that they are expected to have high social awareness by manifesting an interest in becoming social entrepreneurs.

TALENT MANAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF LEARNING ORIENTATION IN FOSTERING DYNAMIC ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES

In the current conjuncture, companies can recover human capital, and developing development capabilities at the human and organizational levels has become a huge challenge. The present research aims to identify and analyze what shapes management and the exercise of competence management in the dynamic capabilities of management. Given this, it is essential to conceptualize talent, and dynamic capabilities and emphasize their importance in organizations. The study is characterized as descriptive research with an approach. In research, which has the technical methodology as a form of investigation, there is a need for the research problem to be in the form of a question, interrogation, or as a form of objective, affirmation. From the results, it can be seen that talents favor the development of capabilities. From the data, there must be a strong incentive to do things right, as well as the positive development of large companies and, consequently, the development of dynamic forces and, consequently, the development of the company’s dynamic capabilities. which are crucial to organizational success.

Analyzing The Role of Information Technology in Improving Human Resource Quality

Technology has affected various human resources (HR) aspects in organizations and companies. This study aims to identify and analyze the role of information technology in improving the quality of human resources in the context of an organization or company. This study used a qualitative descriptive analysis method. Data collection techniques used keywords, information technology, and HR performance. The data were then analyzed through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that IT plays a role in information technology in improving the quality of human resources as a medium for learning, collaboration, skills training, performance measurement, and competency management. Thus, information technology plays an essential role in improving the quality of human resources in organizations.

Adoption of competence management practices by industries in an emerging country: an analysis via fuzzy TOPSIS

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine competence management practices in Brazilian industries using ISO 10015 as a framework of analysis, which establishes guidelines for competence management and people development.Design/methodology/approachA survey was conducted with 22 high-qualified human resources management (HRM) professionals (81.8% of participants hold a PhD) with extensive experience in the Brazilian industrial sector (an average of 20.4 years). The experts assessed 13 practices (P) elaborated based on the ISO 10015:2020, considering two categories: large industries (LI) and small and medium-sized industries (SMI). Data analysis was performed using Hierarchical Cluster Analysis, frequency analysis, Fuzzy TOPSIS and sensitivity analysis.FindingsThe practice “individual competences are correctly defined by organizations at all hierarchical levels” was deemed the best practice for LIs, while the practice “clear definition of activities and their specificities when structuring competence management and people development programs” was considered the best practice for SMIs. The practice “organizations map employees' future competence and development needs on a regular basis” received the lowest rating for both LIs and SMIs. When compared to LIs, SMIs have more severe deficiencies in applying competence management practices. The study's findings can be of great value in assisting managers in implementing structured competence management systems and people development initiatives.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study can be used by managers of businesses of all sizes and economic sectors to analyze their critical points in order to identify opportunities to improve their competence management systems and people development programs.Originality/valueThis study fills a knowledge gap by analyzing the adoption of competence management practices in Brazil, answering the call for HRM research in developing countries. By using ISO 10015 as a framework of analysis, this study also addresses the literature gap regarding this important and relatively new management tool.

Analysis of Increasing The Competitiveness of MSME Business through Entrepreneurial Competence, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and Customers Relationship Management

Analysis of Increasing The Competitiveness of MSME Business through Entrepreneurial Competence, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and Customers Relationship Management

Entrepreneurship Competence, and Innovation Bandung City Culinary SMES Performance Mediated By Knowledge Management

The purpose of this study was to determine Entrepreneurship Competency variables and Innovation variables that affect MSME Performance with Knowledge Management as a mediating variable. Entrepreneurship Competence latent variable (X1) (Strategic Competencies, Opportunity Competencies Relationship competencies, Conceptual Competencies, Organizing Competencies, Commitment Competencies, and Innovation (Innovation in Process, Innovation in Structure, Innovation in Culture, Innovation in HR) contributes an influence of 0.748 or 74.8% on MSME performance (Y2) mediated by knowledge management (Y1) while the remaining 25.2% is the influence of other factors that are not observed Knowledge management is a mediating variable while the dependent variable is MSME performance The sample method used used was a purposive sample with a sample size of 200 MSME owners.This study used the Equation Model Structural equation model with the help of Smart PLS 3. This research method is quantitative, namely conducting a primary data search with the research object of MSME owners registered at PT. LEN's UKM Fostering. Based on the results of the research partially the variables that have a significant effect are Entrepreneurship Competence, Innovation and Knowledge Management while Entrepreneurship Competence and Innovation on the performance of Culinary MSMEs in Bandung City which are mediated by Knowledge Management do not have a significant effect and give an effect with the nature of mediation which weakens, and reduces Entrepreneurship competence and Innovation.

Activities of fisheries co-operative societies in India to boost up and optimise the resources and economy of farmers: a review

Fisheries within India have significant financial, nutritional and socio-economic development prospects. The country has a diversified natural fishery resource. Fishermen have continuously undertaken fisheries activity throughout the country over decades and fisheries co-operatives have now been developed for cumulative production and effective regulation of fishery activities. It was observed that there have been many inconsistencies, mostly in the management of fisheries co-operatives; a few were effectively handled under active supervision and government backing, whereas many co-operatives are facing various problems for their existence. Effective administration of fisherman's co-operatives is critical for increasing fishing productivity and the socio-economic growth of fishermen. Co-operatives can help fishermen develop their skills and gather information about technology, marketing, and management. Co-operatives can improve productivity, processing, storing and transportation capabilities while also meeting financial demands. As a result, co-operative organisations may contend with multinational corporations by integrating competent management abilities with co-operative power. To do this, a nationwide research project focusing on different elements of fisheries co-operatives is recommended. The need for appropriate policy implications for such sustainable management of fisheries co-operatives in accordance with current technical advancements in the sector of aquaculture, environmental degradation and global warming has been highlighted.

Answerable for what? The role of accountability focus in line manager HR implementation

AbstractLine managers are often responsible for implementing HR practices in organizations. Why do some line managers implement HR practices as intended while others do not? We draw on the concept of accountability focus to highlight that managers' HR implementation behavior is driven by what they feel accountable for, and we examine how accountability focus is shaped by characteristics of managers' role. We test our theoretical model across two field studies: a three‐wave survey with managers and a study with dyads of managers and employees. When managers experienced more autonomy in their HR role, they felt more accountable for outcomes and were less likely to implement HR practices, but this was mitigated when managers also felt competent in their HR responsibilities. More competent managers felt more accountable for processes and in turn were more likely to implement HR practices, which positively related to employees' discretionary effort. Our findings highlight boundaries to managerial autonomy, and theoretical insights about the motivational mechanisms, which drive HR implementation, with implications for employees. We contribute to theory on managerial accountability by elaborating the nomological net of accountability focus and, by developing a measurement scale through several pilot studies, provide opportunities for further research.

Building sustainable tenancies: tenants' preference criteria in choosing the location of purpose-built office buildings

Building sustainable tenancies is a comprehensive strategy used with tenants to establish sustainable relationship connections. Tenants are said to be the lifeblood of the building, thus retaining them is a difficult task that requires a variety of tactics in guaranteeing that they receive high-quality services. According to their business nature &amp; requirements, as well as other considerations that the company may need to take into account, tenants have preferences for location and space. This paper attempts to determine the criteria that tenants consider when choosing a location and space for purpose-built office buildings. Through the use of a quantitative approach, a survey among the tenants of office buildings in Kuala Lumpur was conducted. From the responses gathered, it is found that the Criteria that have the biggest impact on where tenants choose to rent include the property's condition, type of finishes, cleanliness, competent management and maintenance team, and proximity to transportation in addition, the choices of tenants can also be influenced by criteria such as availability of facilities, location, property condition, security and access control, and branding/image.

Systematic review of construction project delays in Kuwait

Over the past two decades, numerous global studies, including those conducted in Kuwait, have focused on examining and understanding delays in construction projects. These investigations aimed to identify causes of delays and rank them based on their impact on project objectives. In pursuit of this research goal, the present study adopts a systematic approach to analyze construction delays, building on related previous research efforts. The primary objective of this analytical approach was to determine the most significant and influential causes of delays and investigate changes in these causes over the span of two decades, during which measures were taken to address delays. Through comprehensive analyses, the critical delay causes within the Kuwaiti construction industry were identified as: contractor site management incompetence, subcontractor-related challenges, design quality deficiencies, problems arising from the used contract, and supply chain disruptions affecting labor availability and construction materials. Additionally, the body of research on the subject was divided into two distinct groups: studies conducted before and after the year 2010. A comparative examination of the outcomes from these two groups revealed notable enhancement for internal site management delay sources, which involve direct management teams including contractors, supervisors, and owners, whereas the influence of external delay causes increased, primarily attributed to the impact of governmental regulations. To assess the dissimilarities between the results of these two groups, an ANOVA analysis was applied, affirming the presence of statistically significant differences. The study concludes by emphasizing key areas requiring further attention to effectively mitigate the causes of delays in construction projects. Moreover, the proposed analysis procedure holds potential applicability to other countries, serving as a valuable tool to augment the understanding of delay analysis within the construction domain on a broader scale.

The Effect of Market Orientation, HR Competence, Knowledge Management on Competitive Advantage, Mediated by Company Performance

Purpose: The condition of competition between coal mining contractors causes the company leaders to manage the company and try as optimally as possible to get a competitive advantage compared to other similar companies. This study discusses the relationship of Competitive Advantage built from Market Orientation variables, HR Competence, and Knowledge Management to the performance of coal mining contractors in a comprehensive manner. It explains the transformation process of Company Performance to Competitive Advantage. Research implications: A research population is a number of 37 Coal mining contractors in Indonesia, including employees who are directly involved in strategic decision making in the company, namely the Project Head, Head Office Manager, and Director as respondents. Based on these data, Smart PLS 4 software processes structural parameter estimates according to the relational model described in the study's conceptual framework. Results and conclusion: The results showed that Market Orientation, Knowledge Management and Company Performance have a significant effect on Competitive Advantage, Quality of Human Resources, Market Orientation and Knowledge Management also has a direct effect on Company Performance, but Quality of Human Resources has no significant effect on Competitive Advantage. While the Company's Performance is a Full Mediation of the Quality of Human Resources on Competitive Advantage. Originality/value: This research contributes to the development of RBV theory, especially the study of company performance on competitive advantage in a resource-based view perspective through market orientation, HR competence, knowledge management, and the practice of applying SECI knowledge to this research object, which is proven to be able to increase competitive advantage. Theoretical reference: The originality of the theoretical model in this study contributes to the development of the RBV theory, the implementation of the concept of Competitive Advantage regarding the integration of internal key resources between intangible and capability aspects of coal mining contractors.

Toward Competent City Management using Multi-agent System (MAS)

multi-agent system plays a crucial role in many aspects of life. This refers to its ability to provide scalable and flexible solutions to complex problems. One of these problems is the management of resources in different cities around the world. In this study, we have used the multi-agent system concepts to build competent city resources management. Because of the time and software complexity that arises from implementing the whole system, we chose to implement one city entity, the energy entity. Petri net is used to model the system mathematically. At the same time, we used CPN tools software to simulate the system behaviour in real life. The mathematical model and simulation results proved that the designed energy MAS would achieve its goals when applied in real life. In the future, we intend to complete the construction of the whole system for better resource management of all entities in the city

The Effects of TM and CM on Organizational Leadership in Foreign Entities of MNCs

Abstract Background Foreign direct investment (FDI) of multinational corporations (MNCs) from Central Europe have become more visible in the last decade, but many studies describing the role of talent management (TM), competency management (CM), and organizational leadership (OL) in MNCs have taken place in enterprises with headquarters in developed countries. The relationship between different variables in MNCs headquartered in less developed countries has not been satisfactorily explained in the scientific and professional literature. Research aims Hence, the main aim of this paper is based on the outcomes presentation of the relations between TM, CM, and the advancement level of OL practices in MNCs having their headquarters in less developed countries. Methodology The theoretical and empirical suppositions are based on two major concepts: resource-based views and a situational approach. The data were collected using the computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) method in 200 nonfinancial enterprises with the domination of the Polish capital having foreign entities, inter alia, in Central and Western Europe. Findings The conducted research shows that there is a relationship among TM, CM, and OL practices. Also, there are significant differences between companies depending on the duration of the MNC’s operation on the market, the size of the organization, and the type of business profile. Whereas the assumptions have been based on a literature review, empirical research has not confirmed that there is a difference between foreign subsidiaries located in more and less developed countries (here, Central Europe and Western Europe).

Systematization of industrial innovation management based on the project approach

Innovative development of the economy in general, and industry in particular, is one of the key priorities of state policy today. It is also aimed at stimulating and encouraging strategic project initiatives and increasing the innovative activity of enterprises. The solution of topical issues related to innovative developments and project activities in modern conditions is assigned mainly to large industrial enterprises, state corporations, research organizations, as well as young initiatives in the form of startups and other project forms. It is manufacturing innovations that are becoming most important now, as they are a fundamental factor of competitiveness and may be of strategic importance for industrial production. Purposeful search for ideas, conducting scientific research, active development, timely technical and informational support and updating, orientation and readiness for structural changes and the influence of the external environment, allow an industrial enterprise to successfully develop in the field of innovation. It is important to ensure and organize the internal organizational environment. Thus, the implementation of an enterprise's innovation policy should be based on competent system management, in a certain way, delimiting and designating the areas of responsibility of departments and specialists. The technical department, in this case, solves the tasks of activating innovation activity based on selected key strategically important decisions, purposefully established in the innovation policy of the enterprise. Managers should be responsible for using up-to-date regulated approaches to activating the system management of this activity. Technological solutions obtained in the process of RD must be effectively introduced into production or commercialized, but, of course, not every idea is justified and finds application on the planned scale. Many innovations do not reach the implementation stage and are rejected at the first stages of design work, and some are implemented, but are ineffective, which is associated with a poorly developed or unproductive management system, and this, in turn, leads to suboptimal expenditure of funds, time and other production resources. This implies the need to systematize the management of production innovations.

An Empirical Study on the Effects of Managerial Competence on Firm Profitability

Profits are generated by managing assets and using them wisely to create revenues that exceed costs. This study aimed to analyse the effects of managerial competence on firm profitability listed in the Dar es Salaam stock exchange (DSE). The quantitative research design was used to collect, analyse and interpret data in this research while Panel Regression Model was selected to analyse the influence of Managerial competence on profitability of listed firms. POLS technique was used to check robustness and Diagnostic tests were used to meet the criteria of regression analysis. The regression analysis indicate that managerial competence had a significant effect on firm profitability. Raising managerial competence has the potential to significantly increase business profitability, as managers play a key role in an organization's overall functioning. The researchers suggested that shareholders should thoroughly analyse potential managers' competencies and credentials before allocating managerial duties since hiring a competent management team is likely to have a beneficial impact on the firm's profitability. Shareholders should strive to reduce the risk of choosing managers who lack the requisite abilities to maximize the firm's profitability by performing due diligence in the selection process.

Explaining Nursing Students' Understanding of Teachers' Professional Competence: Qualitative Content Analysis

Introduction: One of the important factors in learning and students` success is the professional competence of teachers. The aim of this study is to explore nursing students' understanding of the professional competence of their teachers. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using purposive sampling with 12 nursing students in 2022 at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Sampling continued until data saturation was reached. Elo and Kyngas' method was used for data analysis, which included three stages of open coding, creating categories, and abstraction. Results: Three main themes were extracted from the data analysis, including educational competence (updating the knowledge of teachers, expertise in the field, ability to transfer knowledge), ethical competence (being a role model, having a presentable appearance, not discriminating among students), and classroom management (class management, having a lesson plan). Conclusion: The findings revealed that three characteristics of educational, ethical, and classroom management competencies are essential for a professional nursing teacher. The implementation of these competencies in educational centers of medical universities can be useful not only at the beginning of their career but also throughout their service as teachers.