International Perspectives on Competence in the Workplace: Implications for Rese

Description: International Perspectives on Competence in the Workplace by Christine R. Velde As the worlds economy develops, the future will require a more competent workforce. In this revised second edition of Christine Veldes book, a variety of researchers from around the world provide a truly international perspective on this issue. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As the worlds economy develops into a more dynamic, fast-moving, and unpredictable entity, it is crucial that the workers who create wealth have the ability to assess and respond to new and unforeseen challenges. In other words, the future will require a more competent workforce. What, though, does this mean in practice? In this, the fully revised second edition of Christine Veldes book, a variety of researchers from around the world provide a truly international perspective on the issue. They help to redefine the term competence. Rather than responding to challenges using a pre-existing set of skills, they see competence as having the ability to assess new situations, and then adapt ones response accordingly, particularly in collaboration with others.Providing the reader with insightful perspectives about competence in different situations and contexts, the books sections explore the concept of competence in industry and vocational education, in schools and colleges, in small businesses and companies, and in universities. The interpretation, experience and teaching of competence in the workplace is boiled down to five essential components that in themselves represent an argument for a more holistic conception of competence. Velde herself concludes the book by synthesizing and reflecting on the contents.This book provides the reader with insightful perspectives on competence, and the characteristics of learning environments in different workplace contexts. Drawing on phenomenographic insights allows it to present a more enlightened view of competence, at the same time as opening up an international dialogue about the meaning and interpretation of competence in the workplace. Useful not only to educators and researchers, this volume will also assist leaders and managers in a variety of contexts to develop more meaningful workplaces. Notes A revised and updated 2nd editionUpdated to meet current trends in the field; and the broader socio, economic, political and global issues, in order to retain its holistic strengthsForward thinking, in presenting an enlightened conceptualisation of competence for future workplaces, where workers will be required to predict and deal with novel situations at workAhead of its time, in furthering an international dialogue about the impact of culture, the need for effective intercultural communication, and the challenges of globalisation for workplaces across international contexts, e.g. the West: Australia and Europe, and the East: China, Singapore, Hong KongThe structure of the book around four major themes is based on different types of workplacesAll chapters in the book are based on research findings from studies carried out across international contexts, and include a high level of conceptual thinking and analysisAll authors are active researchers in exploring different and more holistic conceptions of competence based on phenomenographic insights, and across a variety of global workplace contexts Back Cover As the worlds economy develops into a more dynamic, fast-moving, and unpredictable entity, it is crucial that the workers who create wealth have the ability to assess and respond to new and unforeseen challenges. In other words, the future will require a more competent workforce. What, though, does this mean in practice? In this, the fully revised second edition of Christine Veldes book, a variety of researchers from around the world provide a truly international perspective on the issue. They help to redefine the term competence. Rather than responding to challenges using a pre-existing set of skills, they see competence as having the ability to assess new situations, and then adapt ones response accordingly, particularly in collaboration with others. Providing the reader with insightful perspectives about competence in different situations and contexts, the books sections explore the concept of competence in industry and vocational education, in schools and colleges, in small businesses and companies, and in universities. The interpretation, experience and teaching of competence in the workplace is boiled down to five essential components that in themselves represent an argument for a more holistic conception of competence. Velde herself concludes the book by synthesizing and reflecting on the contents. This book provides the reader with insightful perspectives on competence, and the characteristics of learning environments in different workplace contexts. Drawing on phenomenographic insights allows it to present a more enlightened view of competence, at the same time as opening up an international dialogue about the meaning and interpretation of competence in the workplace. Useful not only to educators and researchers, this volume will also assist leaders and managers in a variety of contexts to develop more meaningful workplaces. Christine Velde, the editor, has published widely about the meaning and interpretation of competence in different workplaces. Her work has included the development of more holistic models of competence. More recently, Velde has expanded her research and writing interests to include the challenges to competence development across global contexts. Table of Contents Competence in the Workplace: A Focus on Industry and Vocational Education.- Understanding of Work: The Basis for Competence Development.- Exploring Opportunities for Collaborative Linkages in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Sector.- Workplace Competence: Integrating Social and Personal Perspectives.- Competence in the Workplace: A Focus on Schools and Colleges.- The Changing Context of Business Education: Competency Requirements for the New Paradigm.- Professional Competencies: Perspectives and Challenges for the Tertiary Sector.- Employers Perceptions of Graduate Outcomes: A Case Study of a Private College in Shanghai.- Competence in the Workplace: A Focus on Small Business and Companies.- Workplace Trainers in Enterprises: Merging and Emerging Areas of Practice.- Developing Entrepreneurial Competencies Through Dilemma Reconciliation.- Learning Environments of Employees in Knowledge-Intensive Company Units.- Competence in the Workplace: A Focus on University and Global Contexts.- Intercultural Knowledge Management: A Competency Model for the Repatriation of Expatriates in the Asia-Pacific.- Local Needs, Global Contexts: Innovation and Excellence in Teaching in the Modern University.- Demands for Intercultural Communicative Competence in Working Life.- Conclusion. Long Description As the worlds economy develops into a more dynamic, fast-moving, and unpredictable entity, it is crucial that the workers who create wealth have the ability to assess and respond to new and unforeseen challenges. In other words, the future will require a more competent workforce. What, though, does this mean in practice? In this, the fully revised second edition of Christine Veldes book, a variety of researchers from around the world provide a truly international perspective on the issue. They help to redefine the term competence. Rather than responding to challenges using a pre-existing set of skills, they see competence as having the ability to assess new situations, and then adapt ones response accordingly, particularly in collaboration with others. Providing the reader with insightful perspectives about competence in different situations and contexts, the books sections explore the concept of competence in industry and vocational education, in schools and colleges, in small businesses and companies, and in universities. The interpretation, experience and teaching of competence in the workplace is boiled down to five essential components that in themselves represent an argument for a more holistic conception of competence. Velde herself concludes the book by synthesizing and reflecting on the contents. This book provides the reader with insightful perspectives on competence, and the characteristics of learning environments in different workplace contexts. Drawing on phenomenographic insights allows it to present a more enlightened view of competence, at the same time as opening up an international dialogue about the meaning and interpretation of competence in the workplace. Useful not only to educators and researchers, this volume will also assist leaders and managers in a variety of contexts to develop more meaningful workplaces. Feature A revised and updated 2nd edition Updated to meet current trends in the field; and the broader socio, economic, political and global issues, in order to retain its holistic strengths Forward thinking, in presenting an enlightened conceptualisation of competence for future workplaces, where workers will be required to predict and deal with novel situations at work Ahead of its time, in furthering an international dialogue about the impact of culture, the need for effective intercultural communication, and the challenges of globalisation for workplaces across international contexts, e.g. the West: Australia and Europe, and the East: China, Singapore, Hong Kong The structure of the book around four major themes is based on different types of workplaces All chapters in the book are based on research findings from studies carried out across international contexts, and include a high level of conceptual thinking and analysis All authors are active researchers in exploring different and more holistic conceptions of competence based on phenomenographic insights, and across a variety of global workplace contexts Details ISBN1402087535 Short Title INTL PERSPECTIVES ON COMPETENC Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1402087535 ISBN-13 9781402087530 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 DEWEY 331.2592 Edited by Christine R. Velde Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Author Christine R. Velde Subtitle Implications for Research, Policy and Practice Pages 244 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4020-8754-7 AU Release Date 2009-10-22 NZ Release Date 2009-10-22 US Release Date 2009-10-22 UK Release Date 2009-10-22 Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description 2nd ed. 2009 Publication Date 2009-10-22 Replaces 9780792368458 Alternative 9789400790544 Illustrations XVII, 244 p. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96253214;

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