Essays about: "importance of soft skills"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words importance of soft skills.

  1. 1. Soft skills and the Erasmus+ programme : A qualitative study of Swedish Erasmus+ students and their experiences of exchange studies

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, didaktik och utbildningsstudier

    Author : Gustaf Holmberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Erasmus ; soft skills; higher education; exchange studies;

    Abstract : Traditionally, higher education has put a lot of emphasis on cognitive ways of knowing. Although the focus on theoretical knowledge still remains, the labor market’s demand for social skills have increased rapidly over the past decades. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the Role of Eco-Communities in Fostering Environmental Stewardship : A Study of Volunteer Tourism at Cloughjordan Eco-Village

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Maximilian Kress; [2023]
    Keywords : Place attachment; transformative learning; environmental stewardship; voluntourism; eco-communities; ecovillages; Cloughjordan ecovillage; community attachment;

    Abstract : In recent years, there has been a shift in interest in travel, toward an increasing interest in sustainable travel and alternative forms of travel. As a result, there is also an interest in research studying these alternative travel concepts. Therefore, this qualitative study looks at experiences in ecovillages, focusing on volunteer workers. READ MORE

  4. 3. Human Aspects of Software Development : The Impact of Human Aspects of Software Development Teams Using Agile Methodologies

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för programvaruteknik

    Author : Emil Wallin; [2023]
    Keywords : Human factors; Software engineering; Communication; Collaboration;

    Abstract : The role of a software engineer is often misconceived as an isolated task, needing nointerpersonal communication skills. Contrary to this perception there is a growingrecognition of the importance of soft skills in the field, with a lot of research, includingthis paper, pointing at the importance of the human factors. READ MORE

  5. 4. Leading with Soft Skill-Z : An exploratory case study on the influence of soft leadership skills on the motivation and engagement of Generation Z as employees

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Emma Riksen; Tamara Spies; [2023]
    Keywords : Generation Z; leadership; soft skills; motivation; engagement;

    Abstract : Background and problem discussion: With Generation Z entering the workplace, organizations are faced employing up to four generations at the same time, which leads to disparate perspectives on work ethics, values, and leadership on the work floor. According toexisting research, Generation Z tends to value certain interpersonal qualities, so-called soft skills, in their leaders more than previous generations do. READ MORE

  6. 5. Middle Ground, Major Impact: The Enabling Role of Middle Managers in Digital Transformation

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Matteo Festa; Mathias Östlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Transformation; Dynamic Capabilities; Competitive Advantage; Middle Managers; Skills and Mindsets;

    Abstract : In the digital age, incumbent firms must evolve to stay competitive and face the disruption brought by technological change. Companies wishing to undertake this shift not only need to acquire new digital technologies, but significantly reshape their processes and their human resources. READ MORE