Generic and Specific Competencies: Analysis and Interaction from Business Administration for the Tourism Sector
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| Title: | Generic and Specific Competencies: Analysis and Interaction from Business Administration for the Tourism Sector |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lina Marcela Padilla-Delgado (ORCID |
| Source: | Cogent Education. 2024 11(1). |
| Availability: | Cogent OA. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Business Administration, Tourism, Competency Based Education, Competence, Barriers, Student Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Job Skills, Soft Skills, Minimum Competencies, Business Administration Education |
| Geographic Terms: | Colombia |
| DOI: | 10.1080/2331186X.2024.2393519 |
| ISSN: | 2331-186X |
| Abstract: | This study examines the opportunities, challenges, and competencies required for business administration professionals, particularly the interaction between generic competencies and specific performance outcomes in organizational settings. Using competency-based education (CBE) principles, the research identifies competencies demanded by the tourism industry. A mixed-method approach was employed, gathering qualitative data through focus groups and interviews with stakeholders, and quantitative data from 229 tourism entrepreneurs. The analysis, conducted with Smart PLS software, highlights the importance of collaboration among quadruple helix actors to align educational outcomes with industry needs. Key findings emphasize the critical role of generic competencies like teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving in enhancing professional performance and employability. The study underscores the need to integrate generic and specific skills in curriculum development to prepare graduates for the evolving demands of the tourism sector. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1453115 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study examines the opportunities, challenges, and competencies required for business administration professionals, particularly the interaction between generic competencies and specific performance outcomes in organizational settings. Using competency-based education (CBE) principles, the research identifies competencies demanded by the tourism industry. A mixed-method approach was employed, gathering qualitative data through focus groups and interviews with stakeholders, and quantitative data from 229 tourism entrepreneurs. The analysis, conducted with Smart PLS software, highlights the importance of collaboration among quadruple helix actors to align educational outcomes with industry needs. Key findings emphasize the critical role of generic competencies like teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving in enhancing professional performance and employability. The study underscores the need to integrate generic and specific skills in curriculum development to prepare graduates for the evolving demands of the tourism sector. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-186X |
| DOI: | 10.1080/2331186X.2024.2393519 |
