scholarly journals Skills mismatch in the labor market: The future of work from the viewpoint of enterprises in case of Kosovo

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 104-116
Author(s):  
Besime Ziberi ◽  
Donat Rexha ◽  
Kosovare Ukshini
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
Skills Mismatch ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Right

The transition path from education to employment is a key determinant of sustainable economic growth and development. A poorly trained workforce penalizes companies when they try to grow (Cojocaru, 2017, p. 25). It is generally accepted that university graduates as workforce are the key driver of economic growth and development. The main aim of this study is to identify the difficulties faced by enterprises in the Republic of Kosovo to provide the necessary profiles with adequate skills. Employers say students don’t have the ability to think critically, innovate, solve complex problems and work well in a team (Alsop, 2015) In order to analyze the problems that companies face during the selection process, the necessary training, and also the projections for new employments for the coming years, this study uses the primary data provided by the face-to-face questionnaire. The program used for data analysis in SPSS. We came to the conclusion that enterprises find it difficult to ensure the right skills they require, the university graduates lack practice experience and soft skills. The right person with the right skills in the right workplace is the driving force behind the well-functioning of the labor market. The study comes up with further recommendations for the well-functioning of the triangle higher education institutions, policymakers, and enterprises.

scholarly journals SMEs and product mix decisions: fact or fiction

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 608-616
Author(s):  
Michael C. Cant ◽  
Safura Mohamed Kallier ◽  
Johannes A. Wiid
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Product Mix ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
The World ◽  
The Right

Research over the years has shown that in order for any business to survive, the correct product mix must be offered to the market. If the product does not satisfy the needs of the market, its reason for existence can be questioned. This principle applies to all businesses – big or small. The question arises if SMEs adhere to this fact and, if so, how they go about doing this. SMEs over the world make huge contributions to economic growth and job creation and are seen to be a driving force for economic growth and development in any economy. In the highly competitive environment that SMEs operate in, selecting the right merchandise for the right customer is important and, in most instances, its ability to survive or perish. This study aimed to determine if SMEs in South Africa make decisions regarding the product mix and, if so, if they conform to different profiles regarding the decisions that they make. A questionnaire was used to collect the data and was sent to SMEs around South Africa operating in different industries. The results indicated that SMEs in South Africa consider product characteristics, consumer behavior and strategic aspects when making product mix decisions. Keywords: merchandising, product, SMEs, product mix, business, South Africa. JEL Classification: M00, M300, M310

Economic Growth, Sustainable Development, and the Role of Markets

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
The Road ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
Important Notion

This chapter tracks the long path that Development Theory has traversed over the last century. Its origin traces back to the notions of economic growth and development and eventually reached a stage where governments and academics are more concerned with more holistic notions of development than merely growth. Sustainable development has become the most important notion of the day and provides a more comprehensive definition of development, linking ecological services and quality of life with economic growth. Such a paradigm shift in less than a century is no less than a revolution. Expectedly, this shift has been marked by cognitive dissonance, bitter debates, and scholastic antagonism. This chapter traces the story of how the road has been traversed and the shift achieved. It highlights the various theories of economic growth and development and focuses on the debates among economists that have helped the discipline traverse this long way. Finally, this chapter talks of markets. While it has often been understood that markets can promote economic growth, this chapter further emphasizes how markets, under enabling conditions, might be the right catalysts to promote sustainable development.

Economic Growth, Sustainable Development, and the Role of Markets

2017 ◽  
pp. 41-59
Author(s):  
Nilanjan Ghosh ◽  
Anandajit Goswami
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
The Road ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
Important Notion

This chapter tracks the long path that Development Theory has traversed over the last century. Its origin traces back to the notions of economic growth and development and eventually reached a stage where governments and academics are more concerned with more holistic notions of development than merely growth. Sustainable development has become the most important notion of the day and provides a more comprehensive definition of development, linking ecological services and quality of life with economic growth. Such a paradigm shift in less than a century is no less than a revolution. Expectedly, this shift has been marked by cognitive dissonance, bitter debates, and scholastic antagonism. This chapter traces the story of how the road has been traversed and the shift achieved. It highlights the various theories of economic growth and development and focuses on the debates among economists that have helped the discipline traverse this long way. Finally, this chapter talks of markets. While it has often been understood that markets can promote economic growth, this chapter further emphasizes how markets, under enabling conditions, might be the right catalysts to promote sustainable development.

scholarly journals Enhancing Sustainable Economic Growth and Development through Human Capital Development

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Godfrey Oshilim Nkogbu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Human Capital Development ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
Capital Development ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth

This study examined enhancing sustainable economic growth and development through human capital development in Nigeria. Primary data were collected through structured interviews from 296 respondents via questionnaire.The survey research design was used to collect data for the study. Data collected were analyzed using simple percentage (%), mean score (x) and chi-square (X2). Results of the findings showed that human capital development plays a critical role in economic growth and development; investment in human capital development will result in improved economic growth and development and that economic growth and development cannot be sustained without human capital development.The study concluded that to enhance and sustain economic growth and development, and for human capital to have an impact on economic growth and development, Nigeria needs to invest more on its human capital development as well as the provision of opportunities for developed human capital to express their skills, knowledge and abilities. The study suggested that more priority should be given to human capital development as well as the educational sector and human capital development should be the responsibility of all and sundry and not government/organizations alone. 

scholarly journals Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law and Crimes of Pollution

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazmiye Özenbaş
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
The Future ◽  
Humanitarian Values ◽  
The Right

Environmental problems due to economic growth and development policies in the last century ignorant to humanitarian values has become a risky issue for the future of humanity. Since 70's it become a debatable problem in the international arena and due to the search of solutions for the environmental problems, right to environment has stated as a part of fundamental human rights and protected with law. Recently with the emphasis to the preventive functions of criminal law actions against the right of living in a healthy and balanced environment has started to be described as crime and are becoming subject to penalty in the criminal codes. With this study we will analyze crimes of polluting the environment.

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