Organizational Competence Research Articles

Competency-based Human Resource Development Strategy

Human resources are the key to a nation's prosperity. This study aims to describe the strategy for developing human resources based on competency and how to overcome the gap in developing human resources based on competency. This study uses a qualitative method, exploring phenomena related to developing human resources based on competency. Qualitative methods also aim to understand individuals' or groups' meanings, views, or experiences and the context behind the phenomenon being studied. This study also uses a descriptive approach and a literature study. The results of this study indicate that there are eight steps in formulating a strategy for developing human resources based on competency: identification of organizational core competencies, competency gap analysis, human resource development planning, implementation of training and development programs, competency-based performance assessment and evaluation, talent management and succession planning, utilization of technology in competency development, and a culture of continuous learning. Furthermore, the results of this study also obtained eight strategies to overcome the gap in developing human resources based on competency: competency gap analysis, training and development programs, competency-based career development, use of technology and competency management systems, periodic evaluation and feedback, a culture of continuous learning, awards, and incentives, cooperation with educational institutions. The government can use the competency-based human resource development model to realize the Golden Indonesia Generation 2024.

Managing Data Sovereignty: An Organizational Competence for Successful Open Value Creation

ABSTRACTManaging big data benefits organizations via efficient and effective data‐driven decision making, productivity gains, customization potential, or innovation opportunities. Data‐driven innovation opportunities are particularly valuable in open value creation (OVC), that is, the collaboration of independent stakeholders who open their boundaries to share data and knowledge to jointly create value they could not have achieved in isolation. At the same time, however, incumbents often struggle with the implementation of data sharing in the broader stakeholder ecosystem. In this exploratory study, based on an abductive qualitative study with 27 expert interviews and three industry roundtables with 19 experts, we explore how the concept of organizational data sovereignty could serve as an organizational competency to address the data challenges for OVC. Using the strategy‐as‐practice framework, we define organizational data sovereignty as the self‐determined and intentional exercise of control over an organization's data assets and show which data sovereignty practices, in line with practitioner and praxis conditions, support inter‐organizational sharing and management of big data in OVC. Specifically, we identify key practices for implementing data sovereignty, such as constituting the special value of data and establishing a consistent value assessment for data. When designed and applied in the right organizational framework that allows for openness, agility, and interdisciplinarity, they enable industrial enterprises to realize the potential of OVC.

Trends and patterns in K-12 computer science education: data analysis from twitter

ABSTRACT K-12 computer science (CS) education has emerged as a vital component of modern education, nurturing computational thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. This study examines the K-12 CS education dynamics, emphasizing its impact and implications, particularly in the context of equity. Twitter data from 2017 to 2021 were collected, focusing on English-language tweets within the United States. This collection was completed before Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company and its subsequent rebranding to X. Three keyword sets span CS education, computational thinking – a core competency of CS learners and CS education organizations and conferences. The findings indicate: (1) a significant decrease in tweet volumes for each set of keywords after 2019, (2) the critical role of coding within a broader STEM education framework, and (3) the centrality of students in semantic networks formed by the tweets, highlighting the pertinence of a student-centered learning strategy in K-12 CS education. To ensure equitable access and opportunities, K-12 CS education in a broader STEM ecosystem should adopt student-centered learning, with teachers facilitating coding, programming, and technology education. These insights inform educators, policymakers, and researchers about K-12 CS education’s significance in preparing students for the future, with a strong emphasis on equity and inclusion.

Мениджърска компетентност на директора – критерий за качествено управление на педагогическия персонал

The managing competence of the educational director is essential for the exercise of effective management functions in the professional environment of implementation. In addition to a close knowledge of organizational management, the director must possess a set of intrinsic qualities that help to exercise effective leadership techniques. Personal competencies and personality traits are one of the main factors for quality management of pedagogical staff. In this regard, the concept of management is considered, which is considered a management process that aims to achieve the planned goals of a given organization. Together with strategic management and leadership as key dominants in the management of institutions in the context of continuous modernization of the educational process, the provision of high-quality education is achieved, with effective leadership being a priority. Emotional and social intelligence competencies are considered critical to leadership and management. They are closely tied to the director‘s organizational culture. Organizational competence consists of the ability to identify social and power networks, as well as the core values that drive the functioning of groups. Relationship management competencies relate to managing emotions in interpersonal relationships and interacting with others. The article aims to establish the main managerial competencies of a successful and effective director.

Sense of place in providers’ perspectives of school placement policies in relation to refugee settlement in rural Sweden

During the initial phase of the refugee wave in 2015 rural municipalities in Sweden were obliged for the first time to receive refugees. Some rural officials welcomed refugees in hopes that it would counter population declines and future staffing problems. Some officials also referred to rural areas as idylls for reception, well equipped for reception arguing that small places are better for integration. This raised placement issues, which varied widely among three identified categories of municipalities (tourist towns and/or sparsely populated areas, de/industrialised towns, and small villages). We explored these issues by interviewing respondents in 21 municipalities. We selected three municipalities to represent the three categories and analysed responses of our informants within them to obtain insights into their views of the refugees' reception and associated issues. For this we applied a Masseyian ‘sense of place’ and ‘power geometry’ theoretical framework. Wide variations among municipalities were reported. However, common themes included: a lack of relevant training initially; rapid establishment of organisational arrangements and competences; segregation in some municipalities due to placement in segregated housing (which raised informants' awareness of social class-based divisions); and changes in status or requirements for migrants to relocate (with very little warning) that severely impacted the refugees' transitions. The results clearly indicate needs for more long-term and robust policies to avoid problems associated with refugees' ‘liminal citizenship’ and weak power, with consequent impacts on their educational transitions and subsequent prospects.

Obesity as a medical and social problem

The article is a brief review of the relevant scientific literature published in the PubMed database in 2004–2024 on the epidemiology, etiology, treatment and prevention of obesity. The description of the key risk factors for the development of obesity is given, among them genetic factors, family history, psychological causes, and anesthetic marketing. The data on modern approaches to the treatment of obesity, including adherence to a low-calorie diet, adequate physical activity, taking medications that reduce appetite, enhance the feeling of satiety and reduce fat metabolism, are presented. It is noted that it is necessary to implement measures that lie outside the competence of medical organizations, such as ensuring the availability of healthy food and limiting the availability of fast food, changing the formulation of high-calorie products, labeling products and educating the population.

Problem Debt: Concept, Classification and Regulation

The article is devoted to the analysis of the concept and legal regulation of problem debts arising as a result of improper fulfillment of obligations by clients of credit institutions. In the process of analysing the types of problem debts, special attention is paid to the correlation of problem and overdue debts. Any overdue debt should be as problematic. Other debts may also be recognised as problematic if there are significant risks of default. The author comes to the conclusion that the issues of qualification of problem debts are within the competence of credit organisations. Government regulation applies to debt-related credit risks, as well as ways to collect such debt. Special attention in the article is paid to the issue of the dynamics of problem debt. Arising as a failure to fulfill a specific debt obligation, problematic debt can lead to the debtor’s insolvency, which means a change in the status and relations with other creditors. In order to ensure a balance between the rights of the creditor and the debtor, the author formulates a number of presumptions concerning problem debts.

THE INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, WORK MOTIVATION, AND COMPETENCE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT XYZ STORE IN BATAM

This research examines the influence of organizational culture, work motivation, and competence on employee performance at XYZ Store in Batam. Since 2004, XYZ Store has operated a stationery retail business unit and has expanded into eight branches, which are currently distributed across Batam City. The sampling method employed was purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire distributed to 71 employees at XYZ Store. The research findings indicate that organizational culture has a significant impact on the performance of XYZ Store employees; work motivation significantly influences the performance of XYZ Store employees; competence has a significant effect on the performance of XYZ Store employees; and simultaneously, the three variables have a positive and significant effect on the performance of XYZ Store employees, with R2 is 0.911, which indicating that the independent variables has influenced 91.1% to dependent variable. The remaining 8.9% is influenced by other factors that were not examined in this study.

Enhancing financial reporting quality in village-owned enterprises: The role of organizational competencies

The quality of financial reporting in village-owned enterprises (VOEs) is critical for ensuring transparency and accountability in local governance. This study explores the impact of education level, training programs, work experience, internal control systems, and information technology on the quality of financial reports in VOEs. The objective is to determine how these factors influence financial reporting quality to support effective local governance. The paper involves a sample of 120 VOE managers and employs quantitative analysis to examine the relationships between these factors and the quality of financial reporting in Indonesia. The results indicate that higher education levels, comprehensive training programs, and extensive work experience positively affect the quality of financial reporting. Specifically, the study finds that educated personnel and well-structured training programs enhance the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting. In contrast, the anticipated positive impact of IT utilization on financial reporting quality was not observed, suggesting that issues related to IT infrastructure and integration may limit its effectiveness. Additionally, robust internal control systems significantly improve the quality of financial reports. Overall, the analysis emphasizes the importance of investing in education, training, and internal controls to enhance financial reporting quality in VOEs. The findings highlight the need for further research into the challenges of IT integration to fully harness its benefits for financial transparency.

Assessment of Factors Influencing Healthcare Provider’s Acceptance of Electronic Health Record in Jordanian Hospitals

Acceptance of electronic health record systems is considered an essential factor for effective implementation among healthcare providers. In an attempt to understand healthcare providers’ perceptions of electronic health record systems implementation and evaluate the factors influencing healthcare providers’ acceptance of electronic health record systems, the current research examines the effects of individual (user) context factors and organisational context factors using the technology acceptance model. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used, in which 319 healthcare providers from five public hospitals participated in the present study. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, which was based on the technology acceptance model. Jordanian healthcare providers demonstrated positive perceptions of the usefulness and ease of use of the electronic health record systems and subsequently accepted the technology. The results indicated that they had a significant effect on the perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of the electronic health record, which in turn was related to positive attitudes towards the electronic health record systems as well as the intention to use them. User attributes, organisational competency, management support and training and education are essential variables in predicting healthcare providers’ acceptance towards electronic health records. These findings should be considered by healthcare organisations’ administration to introduce an effective system to other healthcare organisations.

Experiences with diagnostic delay among underserved racial and ethnic patients: a systematic review of the qualitative literature

ObjectiveDiagnostic delay is a pervasive patient safety problem that disproportionately affects historically underserved populations. We aim to systematically examine and synthesise published qualitative studies on patient experiences with diagnostic delay...

Prevention of sexual exploitation of children in sport clubs and social work in Switzerland

Abstract The Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified in 1989, provides a clear normative basis for the protection of children from violence, abuse and exploitation. Despite efforts to protect children, many children and young people are victims of sexual violence. In the extracurricular sector, clubs offer great potential for preventing sexual exploitation. However, obstacles such as the taboo nature of the topic and the clubs’ limited resources make it difficult to develop and independently implement specific prevention offers. The aim of the project was to record the activities and competencies of sports clubs, youth associations and other youth organizations in the area of prevention of sexual assault among children and adolescents in the leisure sector and to determine the need for prevention services in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. In addition, information was obtained on the impact of existing prevention services as well as information on their further development in terms of content and organization. Together, 979 participants from sports clubs, youth associations and youth organizations (e.g. board members, coaches, leaders) as well as the parents of children who are members of these clubs were surveyed. An impact model was developed for systematic modeling, as proposed by “Health Promotion Switzerland”. The prevention of sexualized violence is seen as a very relevant topic by sports clubs, youth associations, open child and youth work and parents. However, the current implementation of prevention measures also shows that there are still barriers to implementation and room for improvement in prevention work. Participants from all areas would particularly like support with advice on how to deal with suspected cases/incidents, the provision of information materials and the creation of a protection concept. Specific ideas for the further development of prevention work were also generated and will be discussed. Key messages • The prevention of sexualized violence is seen as a very relevant topic by sports clubs, youth associations, open child and youth work and parents. • The study reveals that prevention measures are only partially implemented and identifies barriers and facilitators for improvement.

The Impact of Undignified Branding on Organizational Stability and Long-Term Success

Branding plays a crucial role in shaping an organization's image, fostering trust, and ensuring long-term growth. However, many organizations fail to adhere to dignified branding practices, leading to far-reaching consequences that extend beyond mere promotional failure. This paper explores how the inability to maintain dignified branding reflects deeper organizational problems, including lack of vision, instability, short-term focus, poor revenue models, ineffective team management, lack of expertise, and insufficient funds. Using case studies and theoretical insights, we examine the connection between poor branding practices and organizational failure. The paper aims to provide a framework for understanding the importance of strategic branding and offer recommendations for companies to avoid the pitfalls of undignified promotion. The research highlights that dignified branding is not only essential for consumer trust but also serves as a marker of organizational competence and long-term sustainability.

Ethical Impact Assessment of Sharing Nanosafety Data

Decades of research on environmental, health and safety impacts of nanomaterials have generated large amounts of nanosafety data, but not all data are available online following the Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) principles. This lack of FAIR data delays progress in regulatory research, needed by regulators to develop evidence-based policies. In this context, researchers collaborating in the EU NanoSafety Cluster (www.nanosafetycluster.eu) engaged in a discussion on the ethical impacts related to (not) sharing nanosafety data. Screening the potential ethical impacts suggested that openly sharing nanosafety data relevant to risk governance of nanomaterials could give rise to ethical issues related to health and to liberties, and that these data might be misused. On the other hand, not openly sharing such nanosafety data could raise issues related to health, equity, common good, environment, and sustainability. A small-scale Ethical Impact Assessment (EIA) was performed between June 2022 and April 2024 to identify and evaluate more specific ethical issues and to propose recommendations for remediating ethical concerns. Preliminary results were presented in scientific conferences (one poster and three oral presentations), while the comments of the participants were incorporated in the final version of the presented paper. The EIA identified ethical issues and value conflicts related to the following sectors: intellectual property, social justice, public health, dual use, environmental ethics and animal ethics. Some recommendations for remediation are the competence of research organisations. Other recommendations call for societal dialogue and engagement. Yet other recommendations call for political action.

Pengaruh Budaya Organisasi dan Kompetensi Terhadap Efektifitas Kerja Karyawan Perusahaan Plastik di Surabaya

The aim of this research is to determine the partial and simultaneous influence of organizational culture and competence on employee performance. This research uses quantitative research methods with data collection techniques through distributing questionnaires and supported by secondary data. The data analysis technique used uses SPSS software. The sample in this research were all production employees of plastic companies in Surabaya. The total sample was 94 respondents from plastic company employees in Surabaya. The results of this research show that organizational culture variables have a significant effect on employee performance. The competency variable has a significant effect on the performance of Plastic Company employees in the city of Surabaya. Work culture variables and competency variables together have a significant effect on the performance of Plastic Company employees in Surabaya.

ANALISIS KINERJA DINAS MATERIEL DAN SENJATA TNI ANGKATAN LAUT MELALUI PENDEKATAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI DAN KOMPETENSI YANG DIMODERASI AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT

The Indonesian Navy's weapons and electronics materials service has a very strategic function in the Indonesian Navy. one of its functions is to carry out planning and continuous evaluation of activities in the field of electronics and weapons including ammunition material, navigation, electronic instruments, drones, simulators, sensors, controls and weapons, sensors, controls and weapons. The type of research used in this research is qualitative. The location of this research is the Indonesian Navy's weapons and electronics materials service, Subdiharsewaco Disharkap Koarmada I, Subdiharsewaco Disharkap Koarmada II, Subdiharsewaco Disharkap Koarmada III, Disharsewaco Disharkap Kolinlamil, Subdisren Disharmat Kormar. The analysis tool used is NVIVO 12. The results of the research are that the planning and budget proposed by Dissenlekal are in accordance with Dissenlekal's needs, but with the automatic adjustment, planning cannot reach 100%. The organizational culture of the Indonesian Navy's weapons and electronics materiel service reflects a good, positive, supportive and inclusive work environment. The competency of personnel in this organization is very good, with in-depth knowledge and high skills. The performance of personnel in this organization is very good, with high quality and quantity of work, consistent punctuality, and strong occupational safety awareness and compliance. Organizational culture and competence influence organizational performance. The Indonesian Navy's weapons and electronics materials service has strong adaptability in dealing with budget changes resulting from the automatic adjustment program. The existence of automatic adjustments affects organizational performance but is not significant. With a good organizational culture and competence, good performance will result despite automatic adjustments.

Determinación de la densidad vehicular en ciudades intermedias por medio de visión por computador

The objective of this research work is to calculate the vehicle density of cities through the use of computer vision. To carry out the study, we captured videos of vehicular traffic at 8 intersections in the city of Loja using a drone and a high-resolution camera. Subsequently, we used the Python language and the YOLOv8 library to count vehicles of different categories, such as small vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles. Through mathematical formulas used in transportation engineering, the values ​​of vehicle density, vehicle flow rate, and average spacing were obtained. As results, we have that the machine learning model using YOLOv8 has an accuracy of 90% in detecting and classifying vehicles, and thanks to its use, the road with the highest vehicle density was identified. The practical applications of this work could improve vehicle flow and help competent organizations related to traffic management make decisions.

Legal Review of the Granting of Mining Business Licenses to Religious Organizations

The government, through Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 25 of 2014 concerning amendments to Government Regulation Number 96 of 2021 concerning the Implementation of Mineral and Coal Mining Business Activities, provides special rights for Religious Organizations to obtain mineral and coal IUPs without having to go through an auction process. This research aims to examine and analyze legal reviews regarding the granting of mining business permits to religious community organizations. The problem formulation in this research consists of: 1). What are the dynamics and problems of granting mining business permits to religious organizations? 2). How is the use of mining business permits in accordance with the principles of justice and equality? The research method used in this research is doctrinal legal research. The results of this research conclude that: 1). The dynamics and problems of granting mining business permits to Religious Organizations are: First, the potential for silencing public supervision. Second, the low level of experience and competence of Religious Organizations in managing mineral and coal mining. Third, the auction process is set aside by eliminating the auction obligation for Religious Mass Organizations in receiving IUPs. 2). Utilization of mining business permits in accordance with the principles of justice and equality consists of: First, the concept of implementing affirmative action for specific IUPs must be given to vulnerable communities. Second, the use of CSR should be an alternative for the Government to provide financial assistance to Religious Organizations rather than providing IUPs which have no rational reason to be handed over to Religious Organizations.

Efforts Implemented for Developing Health Management Workforce in the Asia Pacific: A scoping review

Background and objective: A strong and effective health management workforce (HMW) is essential to underpin the comprehensive health care services provided by health care organizations. The fast-growing nature of healthcare systems suggests the required competencies for HMW continue to evolve. The objective of this scoping review is to identify and confirm the key strategies that have been used in developing the health management workforce in the Asia Pacific region. Materials and Methods: A scoping review of the literature was conducted between May and August 2022 using the following databases: Medline, Ovid Emcare, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science, to retrieve original research articles demonstrating development efforts for HMW in the Asia Pacific regions. The review was guided by the PRISMA-ScR (2018) checklist [23]. Results: The scoping review identified four different development strategies for HMW in Asia Pacific region: i) Organisational informal professional development programs, ii) Competency assessment and identification of gaps in knowledge and skills of HMW, iii) Confirming competencies and developing competency framework and iv) Formal education and training. Among these four development strategies, organisational informal professional development programs and competency assessment and the identification of gaps in knowledge and skills of HMW were the main strategies implemented for HMW in the Asia Pacific region. Conclusion: The review concluded that the existing development strategies and efforts for HMW are not evenly implemented within the Asia Pacific region. Political will and policy direction are important and plays a vital role in the competency development of HMW. It is also critical to provide multilevel commitment from system and organisational level together with identifying and addressing the bottlenecks in the development strategies by considering organisation types, management levels and positions, practical training methods, motivation of participants, and other contextual factors.

Knowledge management practices and organizational commitment among employees of line-agencies in Sulu

The study investigated the organizational commitment and knowledge management practices of line-agency employees in Sulu, Philippines during the Fiscal Year 2023. Quota sampling (n=200) was carried out to sample the participants. Descriptive-comparative analysis was conducted to analyze the organizational commitment and knowledge management competence of the employees. Findings of the study revealed that employees are highly competent in various aspects of knowledge management, including knowledge acquisition, sharing, creation, codification, and retention. For organizational commitment, the employees demonstrated a high level of commitment to their organization, work, profession, and group work. Further analysis indicated that some demographic profiles (i.e., age, appointment status, length of service, and educational attainment) mediated the knowledge management competence of the employees. Similarly, some profiles (i.e., appointment status, length of service, and educational attainment) mediated their organizational commitment. Linear correlation revealed that the commitment and knowledge management competence were highly but not significantly correlated. Organizations should continue to invest in training and development programs to sustain and further improve these competencies. This study observed the importance of continuous investment in employee development, personalized management practices, and integrated organizational strategies to optimize both knowledge management and employee commitment.