Skill Formation And Globalization

Author : Marcus Powell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351148986

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Originally published in 2005. Countries at different stages of social, cultural and economic development approach the process of skill formation in different ways. In this enlightening collection, Marcus Powell uses empirical evidence to document how different nations formulate their training strategy, including how labour market information is used to inform decision making and the role stakeholders play in the process. Drawing on unique practical and research based experience from a variety of authors (all of whom have been employed as senior advisors or consultants to national governments or multilateral donor agencies) it provides unparalleled access to the expertise of key professionals and their knowledge about skill formation.

Author : Phillip Brown,Andy Green,Hugh Lauder
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2001-09-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780191588358

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High Skills : Globalization, Competitiveness, and Skill Formation by Phillip Brown,Andy Green,Hugh Lauder Pdf

Economic globalization has led to intense debates about the competitiveness of nations. Prosperity, social justice, and welfare are now seen to depend on the creation of a 'high skilled' workforce. This international consensus around high skills has led recent American presidents to claim themselves 'education presidents' and in Britain, Tony Blair has announced that 'talent is 21st-century wealth'. This view of knowledge-driven capitalism has led all the developed economies to increase numbers of highly-trained people in preparation for technical, professional, and managerial employment. But it also harbours the view that what we regard as a 'skilled' worker is being transformed. The pace of technological innovation, corporate restructuring, and the changing nature of work require a new configuration of skills described in the language of creativity, teamwork, employability, self-management, and lifelong learning. But is this optimistic account of a future of high-skilled work for all justified? This book draws on the findings of a major international comparative study of national routes to a 'high skills' economy in Britain, Germany, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States, and includes data from interviews with over 250 key stakeholders. It is the first book to offer a comparative examination of 'high skill' policies -- a topic of major public debate that is destined to become of even greater importance in all the developed economies in the early decades of the twenty-first century.

Author : Marcus Powell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351148993

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Originally published in 2005. Countries at different stages of social, cultural and economic development approach the process of skill formation in different ways. In this enlightening collection, Marcus Powell uses empirical evidence to document how different nations formulate their training strategy, including how labour market information is used to inform decision making and the role stakeholders play in the process. Drawing on unique practical and research based experience from a variety of authors (all of whom have been employed as senior advisors or consultants to national governments or multilateral donor agencies) it provides unparalleled access to the expertise of key professionals and their knowledge about skill formation.

Author : Samia Mohamed Nour
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319019161

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Technological Change and Skill Development in Arab Gulf Countries by Samia Mohamed Nour Pdf

This book discusses skill formation, upskilling of workers, and their interaction with technological change in Gulf countries. Heavy dependence on oil, the 'Dutch Disease', and the high incidence of unskilled foreign workers have caused serious structural imbalances in the labour market in the Gulf. The author shows that success of economic development strategies to address such imbalances are all contingent upon the development of adequate and appropriate skills in the region. This book confirms the role and impact of the deficiencies in the educational system alongside the well established effects of the excessive use of uneducated foreign workers and lack of incentives in the labour market. A comprehensive investigation of the skill problem and an elaborate in-depth analysis to assess the causes, consequences and relationships between poor skills and technological performance are highlights of this book. This is an ideal resource for policy makers in the Gulf region and researchers of the topic.

Author : Merve Sancak
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780192604750

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Global Production, National Institutions, and Skill Formation by Merve Sancak Pdf

Many middle-income countries (MICs) that saw rapid growth in the 1990s and 2000s have been facing the danger of remaining in the 'middle-income trap' unless they shift from labour-intensive, low value-added production to higher value-added activities that require more advanced skills. Intermediate skills and vocational education and training (VET) systems that generate these skills are critical for addressing the challenges for MICs in achieving high-road development. This book examines the skill systems in Mexico and Turkey, with a focus on auto parts producers, and the implications of these systems for these countries' development. It adopts a multi-layered understanding of the term 'skill system', which comprises firm-level hiring and training practices as well as the national and global dynamics that influence these practices. Drawing on discussions around globalization and the convergence of economic activity vs. national institutions and divergence, as well as interviews with auto parts producers and stakeholders of the skill systems, the book examines how the participation of local firms in global supply chains and these firms' institutional environment affect the firm-level skilling practices. It highlights key differences in the role of the state in the skills systems of Mexico and Turkey and investigates the implications of skilling practices for the high/low-road development prospects of both nations.

Author : John Benson,Howard Gospel,Ying Zhu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135044763

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Workforce Development and Skill Formation in Asia by John Benson,Howard Gospel,Ying Zhu Pdf

Asia has undergone rapid transformation over the past several decades as many countries have embraced new technologies and the processes of globalisation. Over this period the inflow of foreign capital into the region, the level of trade amongst these countries, and trade with other parts of the world has increased substantially. The ensuing economic growth has led to some significant changes in labour markets and the demand for skilled employees and their deployment within organisations. Focusing on a number of developed and developing Asian economies, this book explores the dynamics of workforce development and skill formation, and considers questions of both skills shortages and skills gaps. The book assesses the current state of training in the selected Asian economies, the weaknesses and strengths of their various training approaches, and what the present state of training means for the future economic development of these economies.

Author : Giuliano Bonoli,Patrick Emmenegger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-29
Category : Knowledge economy
ISBN : 9780192866257

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Collective Skill Formation in the Knowledge Economy by Giuliano Bonoli,Patrick Emmenegger Pdf

Interest in collective skill formation systems has been high for a long time, but recent structural economic and societal developments have led commentators to question their viability. In particular, the shift towards a knowledge economy creates a number of challenges for these highly praised systems of vocational training. These challenges relate to the growing importance of knowledge intensive production in advanced economies and with the accelerated pace of change due to innovation and globalization. What is more, these issues are compounded by coinciding developments in growing inequality and the emergence of multicultural societies. Can collective skill formation systems adapt fast enough to the needs of the knowledge economy? Can they continue to be as successful as they have been in the past in integrating youth in the labour market? Will employers be willing to participate in the delivery of vocational training in this new context? In this book, a world class team of leading experts on collective skill formation systems provide a thorough discussion of these and other questions raised by the shift to a knowledge economy. The book argues that collective skill formation systems remain attractive for firms and governments. However, continuous and profound adjustments will be needed if they are to fulfil their objectives in terms of equity and efficiency.

Author : Marius R. Busemeyer,Christine Trampusch
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191618864

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The Political Economy of Collective Skill Formation by Marius R. Busemeyer,Christine Trampusch Pdf

Education, skill formation, and training continue to be important areas of consideration for both public policy and research. This book examines the particular types of vocational training known as collective skill formation systems, whereby the training (often firm-based apprenticeships) is collectively organized by businesses and unions with state support and cooperation in execution, finance, and monitoring. With contributions from leading academics, this book is the first to provide a comprehensive analysis of the varying historical origins of, and recent developments in, vocational training systems, offering in-depth studies on coordinated market economies, namely Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Denmark. It also contains comparative chapters that analyse how these countries react to common challenges such as deindustrialization, labour market stratification, academic drift, gender inequalities, and Europeanization. Whereas previous research has focused on the differences between various kinds of skill regimes, this book focuses on explaining institutional variety within the group of collective skill formation systems. The development of skill formation systems is regarded as a dynamic political process, dependent on the outcome of various political struggles regarding such matters as institutional design and transformations during critical junctures in historical development.

Author : Joseph E. Stiglitz
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-04-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780393071078

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Globalization and Its Discontents by Joseph E. Stiglitz Pdf

This powerful, unsettling book gives us a rare glimpse behind the closed doors of global financial institutions by the winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics. When it was first published, this national bestseller quickly became a touchstone in the globalization debate. Renowned economist and Nobel Prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz had a ringside seat for most of the major economic events of the last decade, including stints as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and chief economist at the World Bank. Particularly concerned with the plight of the developing nations, he became increasingly disillusioned as he saw the International Monetary Fund and other major institutions put the interests of Wall Street and the financial community ahead of the poorer nations. Those seeking to understand why globalization has engendered the hostility of protesters in Seattle and Genoa will find the reasons here. While this book includes no simple formula on how to make globalization work, Stiglitz provides a reform agenda that will provoke debate for years to come. Rarely do we get such an insider's analysis of the major institutions of globalization as in this penetrating book. With a new foreword for this paperback edition.

Author : John Benson,Howard Gospel,Ying Zhu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135044770

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Workforce Development and Skill Formation in Asia by John Benson,Howard Gospel,Ying Zhu Pdf

Asia has undergone rapid transformation over the past several decades as many countries have embraced new technologies and the processes of globalisation. Over this period the inflow of foreign capital into the region, the level of trade amongst these countries, and trade with other parts of the world has increased substantially. The ensuing economic growth has led to some significant changes in labour markets and the demand for skilled employees and their deployment within organisations. Focusing on a number of developed and developing Asian economies, this book explores the dynamics of workforce development and skill formation, and considers questions of both skills shortages and skills gaps. The book assesses the current state of training in the selected Asian economies, the weaknesses and strengths of their various training approaches, and what the present state of training means for the future economic development of these economies.

Author : D. N. Ashton,Francis Green
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1852789700

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Education, Training and the Global Economy by D. N. Ashton,Francis Green Pdf

A response to the popular political "education and training" myth which permeates current discussions for solving economic problems. Ashton (sociology, U. of Leicester) and Green (economics, U. of Leeds) survey empirical data, examine theoretical approaches to education and training, and take a close look at current skills trends in the global economy determining the institutional and historical determinants to low or high skill occupations. They conclude with an examination of public policy in industrial countries and its profound influence on education and training. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Andy Green
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0854735771

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East Asian Skills Formation Systems and the Challenge of Globalisation by Andy Green Pdf

Author : Dr. Henry N. Tatangang
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781453577226

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EDUCATION-TRAINING-EMPLOYMENT, THE KEY TO AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION by Dr. Henry N. Tatangang Pdf

No one argues today that our world is modern. History teaches us that this modernity is the fruit of an evolution. This evolution that is the mainstream direction of world history has not been uniform on the entire face of the earth. At certain periods, in certain parts, localities, or countries of the world, changes and transformations took revolutionary forms. These changes and transformations are the result of the combination of factors. While some are involuntary, some are desired and sought for. The impacts of these changes and transformations affect the environment, life settings, as well as the lives of the people who are at their origin. The effects of changes and evolutions have taught human beings that change outcomes on the environment, on life setting, and to life itself can be induced. It is to these voluntary and planned transformations at the level of a community, a country, or group of countries from one continent to another, from one part of the world to another, has led to their classification as rich or poor, developed or underdeveloped. Other classifications place countries in three categories: developed countries (first world), emergent countries (second world), underdeveloped countries (third world).

Author : David Ashton,Francis Green,Donna James,Johnny Sung
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134677146

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Education and Training for Development in East Asia by David Ashton,Francis Green,Donna James,Johnny Sung Pdf

The East Asian miracle, or its supposed demise, is always news. The Four Tiger economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea have experienced some of the fastest rates of economic growth ever achieved. This book provides the first detailed analysis of the development of education and training systems in Asia, and the relationship with the process of economic growth.

Author : Sharon Waller,Lee Waller,Vongai Mpofu,Mercy Kurebwa
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781839624698

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Education at the Intersection of Globalization and Technology by Sharon Waller,Lee Waller,Vongai Mpofu,Mercy Kurebwa Pdf

Today’s educators stand at the crossroads of globalization and technology. The world is rapidly shrinking. The workplace is being transformed before our very eyes. Technology is forever changing the way we perceive reality and the way we do business. Educators are required to equip students for a workplace that has yet to emerge. The skill sets of today’s job market are often obsolete before students can enter the workplace. Now is the time for educators to rise to the challenges of our modern world. By embracing the vision of yesterday’s practitioners and joining hands with tomorrow’s practitioners, educators can transform our world and equip their students for the upward mobility and career flexibility required in tomorrow’s workplace.