The Perceptual Gaps Between Companies’ and University Students’ Views on Fundamental Competencies

Takashi Okamoto (), Nobuyuki Soga (), Taro Kumagai () and Hideo Arai ()
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Takashi Okamoto: Ehime University
Nobuyuki Soga: Ehime University
Taro Kumagai: Matsuyama University
Hideo Arai: Matsuyama University

The Review of Socionetwork Strategies, 2017, vol. 11, issue 2, 143-157

Abstract: Abstract This study examines the gap between the competencies that companies expect of university students and those that university students believe companies are seeking. We find that a gap exists between companies’ and students’ evaluations of the competencies required in the workplace. Surprisingly, companies’ and students’ priorities related to competencies are different. Our results show that both companies and students highly value versatile personal competencies as essential skills for employees. Teamwork skills are not a top priority for companies although students value them highest of the various attributes. Gaps also exist between the two groups regarding their evaluation of personality traits. These findings contribute to the development of appropriate curricula for universities and career education.

Keywords: Fundamental competencies for working persons; University students’ perceptions; Companies’ perceptions; Perceptual skills gaps; Conjoint analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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