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Title: Information and Communication Technology Workforce Employability in Malaysia
Language: English
Authors: Suhaimi, Mohammed Adam, Hasan, Muhammad, Hussin, Husnayati, Shah, Asadullah
Source: Campus-Wide Information Systems. 2012 29(2):80-89.
Availability: Emerald. One Mifflin Place Suite 400, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138. Tel: 617-576-5782; e-mail: america@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emeraldinsight.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2012
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Employment Potential, Information Technology, Foreign Countries, Achievement Gap, Job Skills, Skill Analysis, Skill Development, Labor Force, Influences, Performance Factors, Research Projects, Research Reports, Literature Reviews, Educational Quality, Supply and Demand, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Graduate Surveys, Specialization, Alignment (Education), Curriculum Development, Labor Needs, Educational Needs, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education
Geographic Terms: Australia, India, Malaysia
DOI: 10.1108/10650741211212340
ISSN: 1065-0741
Abstract: Purpose: The purposes of the study are to understand ICT workforce employability in Malaysia, to identify the causes that influence the growth of skill gaps in the ICT workforce, and to determine ways to reduce these gaps. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology of the study comprised project reports and a literature review. Findings: The findings show that not only Malaysia but also Australia and India are facing the challenges of demand-supply gap as regards a quality ICT-related workforce. The study also indicates that these countries do have similar obstacles and issues of sufficiently trained and experienced ICT graduates. Practical implications: This study suggests that in the light of the skills demanded by industries and organizations, ICT workers could be trained through an updated course curriculum in line with the needs of industry. Originality/value: The employability of the workforce in general has been discussed in many papers. This paper specifically discusses employability issues of the information and communication technology (ICT) workforce, and provides values to ICT educators and employers, as well as to potential ICT graduates. (Contains 1 figure.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 17
Entry Date: 2012
Accession Number: EJ959843
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