IMPACT OF THE CURRENT 4CS SKILLS GAP IN ORGANIZATIONS using emotional intelligence to develop competencies

The shortage of skills in the workforce is one of the major problems facing enterprises today.This book explores the impact of the 21st-century 4Cs skills gap in organizations and how it affects their performance, innovation, and competitiveness.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Bakhshandeh, Behnam (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [S.l.] : PRODUCTIVITY PRESS 2024.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Table of Contents
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Advance Organizer
  • About the Author
  • Chapter 1 Overview and Background of Study
  • Introduction
  • The Knowledge Base
  • Absence of 4Cs Training in Schools
  • Problem Facing the Job Market
  • Background of the Study
  • Generation Gaps
  • Soft Skills and Personal Traits
  • Soft Skills and Employability
  • Purpose, Intention, and Guidance
  • What Is Next?
  • References
  • Part I Recognizing the Problem, and the Role of 4Cs Skills Gap in the Economy
  • Chapter 2 Understanding the 21st-Century 4Cs Skills
  • Introduction
  • What Are Soft Skills?
  • The 21st-Century 4Cs Skills in Business Context
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Collaboration
  • What Is Next?
  • References
  • Chapter 3 The External Elements Impacting the Skills Gap
  • Introduction
  • External Elements with Impact on Causing 4Cs Skills Gap
  • Motivational and Behavioral Theories
  • Relativity of Perspective
  • Herzberg's Two Factors Theory
  • Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristics Theory
  • Educational System and Learning Theories
  • Constructivism
  • Contextual Learning
  • Deficiency of Career and Technical Education Teachers
  • Political Policies and Theories
  • Fiscal Status of CTE Funding
  • School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994
  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
  • Family and Society Theories
  • Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligence
  • Sociological Perspectives of Work
  • Family Influences of Work and Prestige Attainment
  • Other Relevant Issues
  • Closing the Skills Gap
  • The Skills-Employability Paradigm
  • The Aging Workforce
  • What Is Next?
  • References
  • Chapter 4 4Cs Skills Gap: A Present and Persistent Problem for Organizations-A Brief Literature Review
  • Introduction
  • What Is the Problem?
  • Skills Gap
  • Skills Shortage
  • Skills Problems
  • Is This Problem a Failure of the Education System?
  • P21 Approach
  • Math Proficiency
  • Push for College
  • Need More Than Career Technical Programs
  • Lack of Urgency
  • Essentials for Senior Management
  • Soft Skills Are as Important as Cognitive Skills
  • Help from the 21st-Century Teaching and Learning Environment
  • Implementing Technology
  • P21 Challenging 21st-Century Education
  • Recognizing the Value of Soft Skills
  • Strategies for Integration of Soft Skills and 4Cs Skills
  • Readiness
  • Leadership Skills
  • Variety of Soft Skills
  • Student-Centered Approach and Developing Soft Skills and 4Cs Skills
  • Debates and Discussions
  • Collaborating Groups
  • What Is Next?
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Impact of 4Cs Skills Gap on the Economy
  • Introduction
  • Distinguishing Skills, Competencies, and Training
  • Skills
  • Soft Skills
  • Hard Skills
  • Competencies
  • Training
  • The 21st Century Economy Link to the 4Cs and Soft Skills Gap