We study the political careers of provincial governors in Iran and ask whether competence and loyalty shape the risk of exit from office. Using province-year panel data with province and year fixed effects, we implement two IV strategies to address selection into hard postings and measurement...

Objective: This study investigates open innovation (OI) competence development through a dynamic capabilities lens, offering a systematic understanding of how OI competencies are distributed across higher education contexts in mature and post-transition economies. Research Design & Methods: We...

Sports organizations, to be profitable and competitive, become structures that demand the integration of competent personnel with certain characteristics and specific attributes determined by the job profile. This position rests on the purpose of productivity through good performance to fulfill...

Middle managers play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between senior leadership and employees, often navigating competing demands and pressures. This study investigates experiences of autonomy, competence, and relatedness among middle managers serving as department heads in the University and...

The technology innovation, especially in the case of artificial intelligence, has significantly transformed the work processes and how they are organised and performed. Even if the adoption of advanced technologies usually leads to a higher work performance, there are risks of negative...

This study was conducted to analyze the role of work competence on work creativity, employee performance, and the competitiveness of woven products produced by SMEs. The research population is weaving employees in 152 weaving companies in Bali. The research sample was determined using the Slovin...

This study offers a descriptive analysis of complex thinking as a form of cognitive competency among a group of 52 public servants holding local leadership positions in the Philippines. By extending the empirical examination of complex thinking beyond educational contexts and into local public...

Background: Recent research has increasingly explored instructional quality in shaping Vocational Education and Training (VET) outcomes. However, how instructional quality in company-based training influences vocational competence development remains unclear, particularly regarding its dynamic...

This study utilizes survey data from 248 high-tech enterprises in China's Yangtze River Delta and employs hierarchical regression and bootstrap mediation analysis to investigate the mediating role of organizational learning (i.e., competence exploration and competence exploitation) in the...

Objective: This study proposes a cross-cultural competence (CCC) model for Chinese college students in the cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) sector, aiming to identify key dimensions and support talent development in digital global trade. Research Design & Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional...

The Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PGP) at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS, formerly DIE) has been training young professionals for German and European international cooperation since 1965. How successful is the programme in supporting its...

This study examines the factors influencing information and communication technology (ICT) adoption behavior in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through the lens of organizational competencies and the technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework. The objective is to enhance the...

Context: Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers face increasingly complex challenges, driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving educational demands. Traditional teacher education programs often focus primarily on pedagogical skills and subject-specific expertise but fail...

This paper forms part of a broader research project on mapping digital skills in initial vocational education and training (IVET) curricula using natural language processing (NLP) techniques across eight European countries at ISCED level 3. It draws on eight harmonised national reports,...

Ambiguous tasks present information that is subject to varying interpretations. Extensive research suggests that ambiguous tasks may lead to dishonest behaviour in various contexts (e.g. claiming back expenses or setting project deadlines), because individuals interpret the information in...

Context: Most education systems equip graduates with the professional knowledge and cognitive skills needed to enter the world of work. However, there are other competencies also important for young graduates to become successful employees. Due to the growing uncertainty that characterizes the...

This paper presents a fundamental reassessment of the global human resources crisis in primary health care, using nationally representative survey data from 7,915 health facilities across 10 Sub-Saharan African countries. The reassessment consists of three main parts. First, in contrast to a...

In the broader context of quality management, testing and calibration laboratories are increasingly adopting ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation as a key benchmark for achieving operational excellence. This management system standard outlines the essential requirements laboratories must meet to...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of companies have been reported to generate favorable consumer attitudes towards the business, which in turn, encourages positive consumer behavior. But the application of this conclusion in the mobile commerce domain remains limited. Drawing on...

This study aims to investigate the effects of entrepreneurial competencies and coopetition strategy on sustainable performance, the mediating role of innovation, and the regulatory role of digitalisation capability. Data were collected from 357 leaders at all levels of business in Ho Chi Minh...