Work Competence Research Articles

Pengaruh Etika Auditor, Pengalaman Kerja dan Kompetensi Terhadap Kualitas Audit Pada BPKP Provinsi Sumatera Selatan

A quality review can be utilized to discover out infringement within the bookkeeping framework used by the client. To attain this, the information and competence of an evaluator are required. This study analyzes evaluator morals, work involvement and competence. The most objective of this ponder is to analyze how evaluator morals, work involvement, and competence influence the quality of reviews conducted by the Budgetary and Improvement Supervisory Office (BPKP) in South Sumatra Territory. The information utilized in this think about were gotten through surveys dispersed to 50 inspectors as respondents. In information investigation, different direct relapse investigation procedures were utilized with the assistance of the SPSS 25 program to test the theory. The test comes about appeared that reviewer morals had a positive and signitificant impact on review quality. Moreover, inspector work involvement and competence were moreover demonstrated to have a positive and signitificant impact on review quality. In expansion, at the same time, the three factors of inspector morals, work encounter, and competence together gave a positive and signitificant impact on the quality of the review created.

Operational Feasibility of Point-of-Care Testing for Sickle Cell Disease in Resource-Limited Settings of Tribal Sub-Plan Region of India

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) individuals in India are mostly identified when they become symptomatic. To provide a timely diagnosis of SCD to participants, healthcare workers should be competent in using the point-of-care test (POCT). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the competence of healthcare workers to screen infants and adult populations through POCT. Methodology: This study was conducted in pilot mode over 8 months from April to November 2023. A random sampling method was used to select ten auxiliary nursing midwives (ANMs), ten lab technicians (LTs), and five medical officers (MOs). Each selected ANM and LT was supposed to conduct ten tests and MOs to conduct five tests. The POCT used to diagnose sickle cell disease was HemoTypeSC. Results: Among the healthcare workers who participated in the study, 67% belonged to the scheduled tribes. When the ANM and LT competencies were compared for the pre-analytical phase (phase I), ANMs were more competent than the LTs. ANMs were more adept at handling people, whereas the LTs were more competent in conducting the test procedures. When the comparison was made for the analytical phase (phase II), both the ANMs and LTs were found to be equally competent. ANMs followed the standard operating procedure (SOP) more precisely than MOs and LTs. In the post-analytical phase, LTs were found to be more competent than ANMs. The approach used in this study with sub-centers and primary health centers (PHCs) appears to have encouraged the feasibility of the screening program. Conclusions: The results of this study conclude that the healthcare workers in the region are competent to perform the POCT for the diagnosis of sickle cell disease. The POCT may be introduced in the program for the diagnosis of SCD.

Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja, Motivasi dan Kompetensi Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) Di Kcp Buah Batu 2

This study aims to analyze the influence of Work Discipline, Motivation, and Competence on Job Satisfaction at Bank BSI Buah Batu 2 using a quantitative research method with a verificative and descriptive analytical approach. The primary data was collected through pre-surveys, questionnaires, document collection, and interviews with employees of BSI Buah Batu 2. The research sample was selected using a non-probability sampling method, specifically the judgment sampling technique, resulting in a total of 31 employees as both the population and sample of the study. Regression analysis results indicate that Work Discipline, Motivation, and Competence significantly influence Job Satisfaction. The coefficient of determination shows a value of 0.795 or 79.5%, meaning that overall, the variables of Work Discipline, Motivation, and Competence simultaneously influence Job Satisfaction, contributing 79.5%, while the remaining 20.5% is influenced by other factors.

Towards person-centred maternal and newborn care in Ethiopia: a mixed method study of satisfaction and experiences of care.

Person-centred maternal care is associated with positive experiences in high-income countries. Little is known about the transferability of this concept to non-Western, low-income settings. We aimed to explore women's experiences of care and investigate satisfaction with antenatal care (ANC) in relation to person-centred care and unmet psychosocial needs in rural Ethiopia. Design: facility-based, convergent mixed-method study. A cross-sectional survey included 2079 consecutive women attending ANC at eight health centres. Service satisfaction was measured using a 21-item validated measure. [1] person-centred care (1A: receipt of information; 1B: perceived adequacy of health worker responses) and [2] unmet psychosocial needs (2A: Patient Health Questionnaire for depressive symptoms; 2B: screening questionnaire for intimate partner violence (IPV)). Linear mixed effect regression assessed hypothesized associations between person-centred care/unmet psychosocial needs and service satisfaction, accounting for clustering at the health centre level. A linked qualitative study comprised eight in-depth interviews with women accessing ANC. Structured observations of ANC consultations rated health worker competencies (n = 65) and adherence to guidance promoting person-centred care (n = 53). Qualitative data were analysed thematically and triangulated with quantitative and observational data. Women reported lowest satisfaction in relation to family involvement (71.5% dissatisfied) and continuity of care (65.7% dissatisfied). As hypothesised, satisfaction increased with more information received (adjusted regression coefficient (ARC) 0.96 95%CI 0.71,1.20) but reported adequacy of help from health workers did not show a dose-response relationship (test-for-trend p = 0.157). Undetected depressive symptoms (ARC - 0.21 95%CI -0.27,-0.15) and IPV (ARC - 1.52; 95%CI -2.43,-0.61) were associated with lower service satisfaction scores. Most observed consultations scored low on most indicators of person-centred care. In qualitative interviews, women valued respectful and responsive communication from health workers, which affected their willingness to disclose psychosocial problems. Triangulation of findings indicated a mismatch between what women valued about care, their reported satisfaction with care and the actual care they were observed to receive. Systems strengthening interventions to support person-centred maternal care appear contextually relevant but need to increase women's expectations of care and agency to demand change. Prioritization of person-centred care could improve women's experience of maternal care and better address psychosocial needs.

The influence of trust and job satisfaction on structural empowerment and social work competency

ABSTRACT This study examines the interrelationships among trust, job satisfaction, structural empowerment, and social work competency within the Malaysian Department of Social Welfare (JKM). Drawing on data collected from 407 social workers, the research investigates how trust and job satisfaction influence the four dimensions of structural empowerment: opportunity, information, support, and resources. The findings reveal that trust and job satisfaction play critical roles in enhancing access to these empowerment dimensions, which directly impact the competency levels of social workers. Specifically, social workers with higher trust in their organizations and greater job satisfaction report improved access to critical resources and support systems, leading to better professional knowledge, skills, values, and ethics. The study highlights the necessity of implementing welfare policies that promote trust-building, enhance job satisfaction, and provide robust structural support to empower social workers effectively. These insights offer practical recommendations for strengthening the social work framework, ensuring more competent and resilient practitioners capable of addressing community needs effectively. By prioritizing these factors, policymakers and administrators can create an environment conducive to optimal social work outcomes and sustainable community development. This research contributes to the understanding of empowerment dynamics and their critical implications for professional social work practice.

DEVELOPMENT OF MOIST WOUND HEALING METHOD GOVERNANCE MODEL BASED ON PATRICIA BANNER AND KATHERINE KOLCABA THEORY

Background: Nursing management is the specific responsibility of the nursing manager to plan, organize, direct, and supervise resources, including personnel, equipment, and funds, to provide effective nursing care to patients, families, and the community. The head of the ward is responsible for managing the health care activities in a particular ward. Patricia Benner identified seven key areas in surgical practice, namely the assisting role, teaching and training functions, monitoring diagnosis and patients, managing change, therapeutic interventions, monitoring the quality of practice, and organizational work competencies. Benner developed this concept to describe the practical knowledge and skills in wetting, including the application of moist wound healing methods. Objective: This study aims to develop a governance model for the moist wound healing method based on Patricia Benner and Katherine Kolcaba's theories to improve the quality of wound care at RSUD Anugerah Tomohon. Method: The research design employed an action research method with a qualitative approach. The study sample consisted of 10 nurses working in the wound care unit. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and direct observation and were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes related to the application of the moist wound healing method. Result: the moist wound healing method enhances the quality of wound care and accelerates the healing process. The implementation of the governance model based on Kolcaba and Benner's theories has a positive impact on wound care outcomes. Conclusion: This study recommends that hospitals adopt this model more widely and provide intensive training to nurses to enhance their wound care skills.

Structural Competence in Social Work

ABSTRACT This article reviews the concept of structural competence as a powerful analytic tool to advance social work education and improve social work pedagogy, practice, and research. Structural competence offers a promising avenue for improving approaches to understanding and addressing the root causes of the social, economic, and health disparities affecting social work clients and historically marginalized communities. A tailored social work definition of structural competence is presented and related core competencies are discussed. Three case examples are provided to demonstrate how to apply a structural competence lens, even in clinical contexts.

The Development of Medical Skills Through Human Resources Management in Griya Sehat Shareeah, Depok City

In the era of globalization, traditional therapy clinics are required to ensure high personnel performance in providing services to the community, especially patients as the object of service. The low level of knowledge of health workers regarding health credential management affects the performance and quality of services in clinics. The aim of the health workers credential training activity is to improve the quality of health services at Griya Sehat Shareeah, Depok City. The community service activity was attended by 13 health workers from Griya Sehat Shareeah. Training is carried out with several practice sessions and an ongoing training program that focuses on technical and moral support efforts. The results of training show that there are differences in the level of knowledge after being given training to health workers. Thus, credential management training using lectures and practice methods can increase health workers knowledge about credential management and strengthen knowledge of the competence and authority of health workers at Griya Sehat Shareeah in providing health services so as to improve service quality. In the end, Griya Sehat Shareeah became an exemplary model that was able to combine traditional medicine with modern medicine in society.

Citizenship behaviors against organizational interests: perceived follower support and supervisor competence uncertainty

PurposeAdopting a followership perspective and drawing upon the literature on perceived support, we provide new theoretical insights into when and why supervisors engage in unethical behavior with the intention of benefiting a “favorite” follower, referred to as unethical favoritism behavior (UFB).Design/methodology/approachWe conducted two studies: an experiment and a multi-rater field study. Data were collected and analyzed using AMOS and the Macro process for SPSS.FindingsWe found that a follower’s standing among his or her peers in terms of citizenship behaviors toward their supervisor (i.e. relative organizational citizenship behaviors toward supervisor or ROCBS) has a positive effect on the supervisor’s perception of the follower’s support. The results further reveal that the choice of the supervisor on whether to reciprocate or not the perceived support (triggered by ROCBS) with UFB depends on the supervisor’s competence uncertainty (i.e. the degree of supervisor uncertainty regarding his/her work competencies).Originality/valueOur findings broaden the way the supervisor–follower relationship has traditionally been investigated in the organizational behavior literature by showing that under certain circumstances, followers’ good behaviors might become an antecedent to supervisors’ unethical acts.

Analysis of Factors Afeective Employee Performance At BKPSDM Payakumbuh City Using Binary Logistic Regression

This research aimed to examine the factors influencing employee performance at Payakumbuh City Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency (BKPSDM). Using binary logistic regression, the dependent variable (Y) represented employee performance, while the independent variables included work initiative, discipline, qualifications, competence, and leadership. The analysis revealed that competence and leadership significantly impacted employee performance. These findings highlighted the critical role of competency development and leadership strengthening in enhancing employee performance. The binary logistic regression results indicated that 16 employees exhibited low performance, while 15 employees demonstrated high performance. Recommendations were made, including the need for the development of employee competencies, enhancement of leadership capabilities, monitoring of discipline and work initiatives, and periodic evaluation of qualifications. The implementation of these recommendations is expected to contribute to improved employee performance and service quality at BKPSDM Payakumbuh City.

A Literature Review of Dinamics Teacher Welfare in Indonesia

The welfare of teachers plays an important role in improving the quality of education and professional performance. This article explores various dimensions of teacher well-being, including economic, psychological, and social aspects, and their impact on work motivation, competence, and teaching performance. The analysis also includes the influence of certification, workload, and role model teacher figures in building student readiness for a career as an educator. Self-efficacy is identified as a significant mediating variable in the relationship between teacher well-being and career readiness. This study uses a literature approach to understand the relationship between welfare policies, work motivation, and improving education quality. The results emphasize the importance of fair and inclusive welfare policies, accompanied by competency-based training programs, to support teachers as the spearhead of national education in the digital era. This article recommends strengthening synergy between the government, educational institutions, and the community to create a sustainable, quality education ecosystem.

Analisis Ilustrasi Manajemen Pelatihan dan Keterampilan Pekerja Tambang Di PT. Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk. (Sebuah Pendekatan Deskriptif Terhadap Implementasi dan Peran Manajemen Pelatihan dan Keterampilan Pada SDM Tambang)

Mining workers are crucial human resources in operating mining production processes, in addition to machinery and digital equipment. These workers possess specialized, specific, and complex skills, facing significant risks both to human lives (mortality) and corporate assets. Therefore, nurturing, developing, and enhancing their well-being, particularly in knowledge and skills (both soft skills and hard skills), are the main focus of this study. This research aims to illustrate the management of training and skills for mining workers at PT. Semen Baturaja (Persero) Tbk. and analyze it descriptively in terms of realization, achievements, and objectives. The subjects of this research are the Operation and Waste Management divisions at SMBR. This study employs a qualitative method with data collection techniques involving triangulation, yielding findings that show: 1) Training and skills are worker competency standards, 2) Training and skills are necessary to fulfill competency and certification requirements, 3) Training is tailored to job positions, and 4) Competency evaluation and job rotation practices are implemented. The conclusion is that SMBR has adequately implemented training and skill management, covering both soft and hard skills. Hard skills are reflected in training aligned with Ministerial Regulation of Energy and Mineral Resources (Permen ESDM) No. 1827, while soft skills are included in in-house training implementation.

Implementation of CTL-Based Practicum Learning Method on the Achievement of Students' Work Competencies at SMKN Winongan

This study aims to explore the influence of blockchain technology on financial transparency and its implications for auditing and compliance in corporate accounting culture. Using qualitative methods through literature studies, this study collects and analyzes various relevant sources to understand how the application of blockchain can improve transparency in financial reporting. The results show that blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize accounting practices by providing a more transparent and reliable system, which in turn can strengthen audit and compliance processes. Additionally, the study identifies the challenges companies face in integrating these technologies, including the need for organizational culture change and training for accounting professionals. The implications of these findings suggest that blockchain adoption not only affects the technical aspects, but also requires adjustments in the company's internal policies and procedures to achieve maximum benefits. This research provides important insights for academics and practitioners on how blockchain can be a strategic tool in improving financial transparency and strengthening the integrity of financial statements in the digital era.

Foster parents’ encounters with the system: the importance of child welfare workers’ traits in promoting satisfaction with the foster care system

ABSTRACT Despite the substantial role child welfare workers play in the foster care system, few studies have examined how their traits contribute to foster parents’ satisfaction with the foster care system. This study addresses this gap using a survey of 515 Danish foster parents. Results showed that competence, trust, and favorable decisions had significant and independent effects on foster parent satisfaction, while warmth and acknowledgment did not. These findings emphasize the need to prioritize trust and competence in child welfare workers’ interactions with foster parents to enhance satisfaction and address recruitment and retention challenges in the foster care system.

The Mediating Role of Locus of Control: The Effect of Work Discipline and Competence on Employee Performance

Using employees' sense of agency as a moderator, this research will look at how job competency and discipline affect productivity. Although competence and work discipline are both critical components of employee performance, this study found no evidence that work discipline had a substantial impact on performance. Contrarily, competence has a favorable and substantial effect on productivity in the workplace. The association between work discipline and employee performance was found to be significantly moderated by locus of control, which describes individuals' ideas about control over their work outcomes. As the data shows, workers who place their sense of agency inside themselves are more likely to take the initiative to enforce rules and regulations in the workplace that will boost productivity. But since locus of control isn't a mediator in the connection between competence and performance, it follows that competence has sufficient influence on performance to warrant its own mediation. A quantitative descriptive methodology based on a path analysis technique is employed in this work. 150 employees from different departments were chosen at random to make up the sample. The results offer light on the need for management to place a greater emphasis on providing employees with appropriate training and education to build their capabilities and on fostering an environment where workers feel they have some say in the results of their job. In terms of enhancing employee performance, competence was the most important component. Work discipline was also crucial, but it needed psychological variables like locus of control to really make a difference.

INTERACTIVE TRAINING OF PERSONNEL ON ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUES FOR AN OIL PUMPING COMPANY

The article is devoted to electrical safety issues in the oil industry, where a significant proportion of injuries are associated with personnel errors in the performance of their work functions. In order to reduce personnel errors and, consequently, reduce the level of injuries and accidents associated with the action of the human factor, a simulator has been developed for training employees of an oil pumping enterprise in the safe handling of electrical equipment. The article analyzes modern approaches to training, including traditional methods and the use of simulators that simulate both current work and emergency situations. Practical application of such solutions will improve the competence of workers in electrical safety issues by practicing the skills of performing work in conditions close to real ones, which emphasizes the relevance of developing simulators for the oil industry. The simulator includes the creation of an intuitive interface and integration with training management systems, consisting of two modules covering safety procedures, working with electrical equipment and filling out work permits. In conclusion, areas for further research are outlined, including the development of new modules to improve work efficiency.

Professional competencies in social work concerned with alcohol use problems in Lithuania: Moving beyond 'know-how'.

Aims: There has been relatively little research on professional competencies in social work with individuals with alcohol use problems. The present study investigates the patterns of competencies and abilities that constitute different competence dimensions in this field of social work. Additionally, the study attempts to confirm the validity and assess the reliability in the use of the Perceived Social Work Competence Scale (PSWCS) for measuring professional competencies in Lithuania. Exploratory factor analysis was used for both purposes. Methods: First, the translated scale's reliability and validity were examined, after which an interpretative competence dimension analysis was performed. Results: The study shows that the translated scale, consisting of 30 items covering eight competence dimensions (consultation, emotional support, case management, professional resilience, retrospective consultation, team working, community work and relationship formation), demonstrates strong reliability. Conclusions:The study provides insight into the ways in which Lithuanian social workers employ a combination of procedural and meta-competencies with field-specific characteristics in their work with alcohol use problems.

Impact of work competencies on job performance among university counsellors.

This study aims to examine the relationship between work competency factors-namely knowledge, skills, traits, motives, and self-concepts-and job performance among university counsellors in China. Data were collected from 310 university counsellors using multiple sampling techniques. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), via Smart-PLS version 3.3.2, was employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that four competency factors-knowledge, skills, traits, and motives-were significantly related to job performance among university counsellors in Hunan Province. These results contribute to a deeper understanding of the impact of work competencies on job performance. It can provide valuable insights for administrators and policymakers aiming to improve the competencies and performance of university counsellors, as well as to enhance the overall development of the counselling team.

The Relevance of the Curriculum of Vocational High School (SMK) In Machining Engineering to the Needs of the Industrial Workforce in The Yogyakarta

This study aims to: (1) Analyze the core competencies of the 2013 Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering taught at vocational schools (SMK), (2) Analyze the competency requirements of the workforce in the industry, (3) Compare the relevance of core competencies in Mechanical Engineering at SMK with the competency requirements of the industry workforce. This is a qualitative descriptive study. The validity of the research instrument was assessed internally by expert lecturers and externally by the industry representatives of PT. Sinar Mulia Teknalum and PT. Harimukti Teknik. The study subjects consisted of four industries in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, namely PT. Yogyakarta Presisi Tehnikatama Industri, PT. Harimukti Teknik, PT. Madani Technologi, and PT. MBG Putra Mandiri. Data collection was carried out using observation, questionnaires, and interviews. The data obtained was analyzed qualitatively and descriptively. The study results indicate that: 1. The core competencies of the 2013 mechanical engineering curriculum taught in vocational schools include (a) Technical Drawing competency, taught at SMK at 93.3%, (b) Basic Mechanical Work competency, taught at SMK at 88%, and (c) Mechanical Engineering Design competency, taught at SMK at 35%. 2. The Mechanical Engineering curriculum at SMK aligns with industry workforce requirements in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Research results show that Technical Drawing competency is categorized as 45% Highly Relevant and 55% Relevant. Basic Mechanical Work competency is 80% Highly Relevant. Mechanical Engineering Design competency is categorized as 93.7% Relevant.

Cultural Competence Among Nursing Students in Pakistan: A Literature Review

Today's nursing practice mostly draws on cultural competence in light of patients' diverse needs. This literature review explores ways in which structural learning techniques, such as settings like clinics, simulations, and in vivo cultural learning, could strengthen the teaching of cultural competencies in nursing training. Aim: To evaluate the progression of cultural competence and various educational interventions' effectiveness for the advancement of the culture, after taking into account the most relevant research works such as Leininger's Transcultural Nursing Theory and Social Identity Theory. Different research has proven that cultural competence reduces health inequities and improves patients' outcomes, satisfaction, and adherence to treatments. However, despite these benefits, many educational institutions face many challenges, especially in Pakistan. The different cultural barriers to the training initiative include language problems, gender conventions, and resources. The review findings provide a basis for calling for organized programs, tying the theoretical construction together with effective practical experience. The most crucial aspect in conducting such a gap-closing, culturally competency-building program lies in the necessity to use only evidence-based training methods. More study should be focused on long-term studies and high-tech techniques, such as simulation-based learning, to better promote culturally competent care in nursing education. To enhance their readiness to offer equitable treatment in multicultural settings, especially in culturally variant countries like Pakistan, it will be essential to strengthen the cultural competency of healthcare workers.