An investigation into the possible gaps between the employees' needs and tertiary courses in quantitative subjects
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Article Title | An investigation into the possible gaps between the employees' needs and tertiary courses in quantitative subjects |
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ERA Journal ID | 36153 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Nooriafshar, Mehryar (Author), Maraseni, Tek Narayan (Author) and Gunter, Greg (Author) |
Journal Title | Australasian Journal of Business and Behavioural Sciences |
Journal Citation | 1 (2), pp. 79-88 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2005 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1832-0422 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.abbsa.org/Volumes/Vol1Iss1/Vol1Iss2.html |
Abstract | [Abstract]: This paper reports the findings of an investigation into the employers' requirements with regard to quantitative skills. The main purpose is to investigate possible gaps between the employers' need and the skills provided by tertiary courses in quantitative subjects and to recommend possible solutions if needed. The surveyed employers were selected randomly from the regional Australia. In many cases, quantitative modelling approaches can certainly aid managerial decision making to reduce wastage; and increase productivity and profitability. It was discovered that the majority of the surveyed firms however, did not perceive mathematical skills as being important in their decision making activities. A close analysis of the data demonstrated that these industries, regardless of their type, had a preference for graduates with practical skills in quantitative subjects. Hence, this lack of interest by the employers for quantitative tools and techniques could be due to the nature of materials and teaching approaches adopted in tertiary courses. |
Keywords | employers' needs, quantitative, statistical forecasting, tertiary courses |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy |
Public Notes | No contact available for copyright advice. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Management and Marketing |
Department of Surveying and Land Information |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xqy4/an-investigation-into-the-possible-gaps-between-the-employees-needs-and-tertiary-courses-in-quantitative-subjects
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