Learning for Purpose: Challenges and Opportunities for Human Capital Development in the Social Sector

The Social ◽

Conceptual Problems ◽

There are following prerequisites outlined in this article: worldwide democratization trend; complexity of structures of social systems; growing needs in human capital development; autonomy of national higher education institutions; civilizational problem of Ukraine in national elite. Conceptual problems on a road to real democracy in higher education institutions were actualized and analyzed. Determined and characterized three models of higher education institutions activities based on the level of democratization needs of their social environment as: negative, neutral and favorable.

Human capital development in the global-knowledge economy

SHS Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/shsconf/20207402004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 74 ◽

pp. 02004

Author(s):

Nail Gabdullin

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Russian Federation ◽

Global Knowledge ◽

The Social ◽

Pca Method ◽

The Russian Federation ◽

Capital Development ◽

Relevant Factors

The national economy is as competitive as its human capital is effectively capitalized in modern hypercompetitive global markets. The world digital technologies contribute to the globalization of the economy and accelerate the accumulation of human capital by digitizing jobs, providing the population and households with electronic services and data mining technologies. The article analyzes the structure of multivariate data on the factors of human capital development, e-education and the use of ICT by households in Russian regions. The average annual values of the relevant factors of monitoring the development of the information society in the Russian Federation for the period from 2010 to 2017 were selected as factors of each object of analysis. The reliability of the research results is ensured by applying standardization and rationing of the initial matrix of factors, reducing the dimension of the normalized matrix of factors using the PCA method, cluster analysis using the method of EM-maximizing expectations and the hierarchical clustering method. The author has built a rating of regional clusters of the Russian Federation, differing in the quality of human capital depending on the development of electronic infrastructure, availability of digital resources and the features of the social environment.

Does institutional logic matter in microfinance delivery? An empirical study of microfinance clients

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research ◽

10.1108/ijebr-10-2018-0713 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 177-202

Author(s):

Victor Yawo Atiase ◽

Samia Mahmood ◽

Yong Wang

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Social Welfare ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Financial Capital ◽

Primary Data ◽

Entrepreneurship Training ◽

Content Type ◽

The Social ◽

Purpose From an institutional theory perspective, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the combined impact of financial capital (microcredit) and human capital development (entrepreneurship training) delivered by financial non-governmental organisations (FNGOs) on the performance of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach Adopting a multiple linear regression analysis, the study used primary data collected from 506 Ghanaian MSEs. Microcredit was measured using four main constructs, namely, loan cost, loan amount, the flexibility of loan repayment and loan accessibility. Entrepreneurship training was measured using four main constructs, namely, training content, training efficiency, training frequency and training accessibility. MSE performance was also measured using three main indicators, namely, sales, employment and profitability growth. The study controlled for business age, industry category, manager’s educational level and gender. Findings The results of this study show that the combined delivery of financial and human capital development by FNGOs has a significant impact on MSE performance. The social welfare logic adopted by FNGOs seems to be legitimate to the needs and growth of MSEs in Ghana. However, the cost of microcredit remains a drawback, constraining the performance of MSEs in Ghana. Research limitations/implications This study was carried out in the Volta Region, which is one of the ten regions of Ghana. Even though the sample size suffices, the findings from this study could not be generalised to the whole of Ghana. Also, this study is a quantitative study and could benefit from a triangulated method where the qualitative inputs could offer insights into the findings in this study. Originality/value Theoretically, this study contributes to the understanding of institutions and the type of impact they have on the growth of MSEs. Practically, the provision of a conducive environment and access to financial capital is crucial to the growth of MSEs. Also, the adoption of the social welfare logic in microfinance delivery could be one of the major steps in promoting the performance of MSEs in Ghana.

Proceedings of the 2nd International Scientific and Practical Conference “Modern Management Trends and the Digital Economy: from Regional Development to Global Economic Growth” (MTDE 2020) ◽

Digital Transformation of Russian Enterprise and Human Capital Development: Challenges and Opportunities

10.2991/aebmr.k.200502.021 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yu.I. Seliverstov ◽

V.V. Moiseev ◽

O.A. Komarova

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Digital Transformation ◽

Russian Enterprise ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

From Social Investment to Investing in the Social: Insiders’ Perceptions, Experiences, and Expectations

Journal of Social Policy ◽

10.1017/s0047279420000069 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-18

Author(s):

DASSI POSTAN-AIZIK ◽

RONI STRIER

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Labour Market ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Structural Changes ◽

Social Investment ◽

Daily Lives ◽

The North ◽

The Social ◽

Abstract Social investment is a policy approach intended to promote the social inclusion of excluded individuals and groups, mainly through labour market participation and long-term human capital development. Since the 1980’s this approach has spread from Europe worldwide and is now regarded as the latest shift from both ‘traditional’ welfare and the unrestrained neoliberal policy implemented under the austerity regime of the last decades. Most social investment studies focus on the social and economic impacts of policy at the macro-level. This article takes a different perspective to examine how members of excluded communities experience social investment policy in their daily lives. The study analyzes qualitative data collected from a purposive sample of 96 participants from excluded communities in the North of Israel. Findings indicate that participants strongly support social investment ideas of inclusion via human capital development and the labour market. However, their experiences in both areas point to continued struggles with social mechanisms that marginalize them and reinforce multigenerational exclusion. Findings affirm critique of social investment when implemented without major structural changes. The study implications for policy suggest that, without such changes, the paradigmatic promises of social investment may further entrench social exclusion by replicating discriminatory and oppressive practices.

Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies - Sustainable Technologies, Policies, and Constraints in the Green Economy ◽

Social Economy

10.4018/978-1-4666-4098-6.ch013 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 236-250

Author(s):

Maria Magdalena Turek Rahoveanu

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Social Economy ◽

Strong Impact ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Eu Member States ◽

Specialized Human Capital ◽

Market Shares ◽

The Social ◽

At the European and global levels, the social economy has a strong impact in society with significant results that can be summarized both by the market shares held and their activity contribution to GDP, and by the number of members and the citizens’ welfare offered by the jobs created. This chapter is part of the CAP reform in Europe after 2013, by which Romania will have to undergo a series of transformations including promoting the social economy by encouraging cooperation and joint agriculture, stimulating the development of alternative economic activities such as organic farming, ecotourism, development, and promotion of local products labeled, specialized human capital development, and collaboration and sharing of best practices with experts from other EU Member States.