scholarly journals Requisite Management Knowledge and Skills for State Civil Officer Competence

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Sergey N. Klepikov
Keyword(s):  
Management Skills ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Management Knowledge ◽  
Comprehensive Study

This article examines the universal management knowledge and skills required for head state civil officer competence. In this regard, the purpose of the study is to determine what universal management knowledge and skills include and what civil officers should know about management. The author conducts a comprehensive study of the concept of management and identifies an approximate list of civil officer management skills. It concludes that management skills are formed mainly through the constant application of universal management principles.

Providing project management knowledge and skills through scaffolding and project-based learning strategy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaligram Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Management Knowledge ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Project management skills are important for today’s engineers, as they get involved in various project-based employment roles. The purpose of this paper is to discuss a learning model to provide project management knowledge through scaffolding and project-based learning (PjBL) methods in the project engineering course. Design/methodology/approach This paper discusses a generic learning model that includes how scaffolding and project-based methods are integrated to provide project management skills to the students. The paper uses the survey method to collect and analyze data on the applicability of the model. Findings Statistical analysis of the collected data shows that the respondents positively perceive the value of the learning model to gain project management knowledge and skills. The response shows that the model is useful not only to the current students but also the graduates who use project management skills in their employment. Practical implications The learning model can be used by the instructors to provide project management skills to undergraduate and graduate students from all education disciplines. Originality/value This paper focuses on the development of a unique learning model, and artifacts used by the students and the instructors for interactive learning and gaining skills on project management.

scholarly journals Classroom Management Competencies for School Counselors: A Delphi Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1983429
Author(s):  
Helen Runyan ◽  
Tim Grothaus ◽  
Rebecca E. Michel
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Management Competencies ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Comprehensive Program ◽  
Management Knowledge

The school counseling core curriculum is an essential element of a comprehensive program. School counselors need to be proficient in classroom management to successfully implement this intervention, yet few recent empirical investigations of school counselors’ classroom management knowledge and skills exist. We conducted a Delphi study with school counseling classroom management experts to create a consensus list of competencies associated with effective classroom management for school counselors. We provide implications for school counseling stakeholders.

scholarly journals Skills and Knowledge Transfer for Transitioning into the Green Economy

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-77
Author(s):  
John Ogony Odiyo ◽  
Agnes Musyoki ◽  
Rachel Makungo
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Skills Transfer ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Technical Management ◽  
Education Levels

AbstractThis chapter aimed at identifying skills required for transitioning into green economy in the transport sector, preferred careers and institutions, challenges that could hinder transition to green economy in transport sector in addition to suggesting policy recommendations in case study carried out Limpopo Province. Case studies are required to provide insight into the nature of the current situation with respect to transition to green economy in the transport sector and providing knowledge and evidence on skills required transition to green transport. The study followed a qualitative and exploratory methodology involving administering questionnaire to purposively selected participants and stakeholder workshop aimed at discussing and debating on required knowledge and skills for transition to green economy in Limpopo Province, identifying challenges and policy recommendations. A total of twenty questionnaires were completed while 56 delegates from different departments and organisations participated in the workshop. A wide range of specific skills needs within technical, management skills and knowledge on techniques and skills on innovation and management for change categories, in the transport sector and their value chains were identified. Many of the skills required in the transport sector correspond to those required for the general green economy indicating that the transport sector will also benefit through implementation of the green economy in all sectors in the province. Most people chose environmental science as the most suitable career to follow in ensuring green economy. The respondents recognized the importance of mainstreaming the green economy at all levels of study. Challenges that could hinder transition to green economy include inadequate training and awareness programs, lack of existing skills directly related to the green economy at work places and inadequate funding for skills development in the green economy. Some of the policy recommendations include green growth capacity building for public administrators and policy makers, knowledge and skills transfer to be identified following the value chain based on the jobs required for each mode of green transport, development of methodology to mainstream green economy in all work places, mainstreaming green economy at all education levels, government to fund policy and legislation, and research and innovation related to green transport.

Managing small and medium-sized enterprises the Malaysian perspective

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Khairuddin Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Management Knowledge ◽  
Small Business Management ◽  
Insight Into

Managing small and Medium-sized Enterprises: The Malaysian Perspective provides an insight into managing small businesses more effectively in the Malaysian context. The book not only offers a comprehensive overview of the Malaysian SMEs but also highlights the problems faced by these firms. In addition, the book helps readers to analyze and understand the causes of the problems confronted by the SMEs. More significantly, the book explains how to develop the management knowledge and skills needed to overcome the problems faced by small businesses.This book consists of nine chapters. Each of the chapters in the book focuses on a topic that is not only relevant but of concern to many owners and managers of small businesses. Taken together, this book offers insightful information concerning the issues that can help readers to not only better understand how to manage SMEs, but also in assisting their development, growth and survival. Since the book addresses various managerial issues of importance to small businesses, it serves as a useful source of reference for students of small business management and entrepreneurship, owners and managers of SMEs as well as policymakers involved in supporting the development and growth of SMEs.

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