The Prevalence and Impact of Skills Gaps on Latin America and the Caribbean
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| author | Wes A. Schwalje |
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| contents | The Prevalence and Impact of Skills Gaps on Latin America and the Caribbean Wes A. Schwalje Economía y Finanzas knowledge skills gaps based economy Competitiveness economic development In Latin America and the Caribbean anecdotal evidence from business leaders, the press, and numerous government reports suggest many firms express a serious concern that they face internal employee skills deficiencies that limit performance, a phenomenon that has been labeled as a “skills gap”. This article explores the extent of national skills gaps; the importance of skills gaps relative to other business challenges; the industries facing the most severe skills gaps; and the prevalence of skills gaps by firm size. Based on international example, the article also discusses the ramifications of skills gaps on firms and regional competitiveness. 2011 artículo científico 1988-7116 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=511851326001 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=5118 Journal of Globalization, Competitiveness & Governability / Revista de Globalización, Competitividad y Gobernabilidad / Revista de Globalização, Competitividade e Governabilidade application/pdf Portal Universia S.A. Journal of Globalization, Competitiveness & Governability / Revista de Globalización, Competitividad y Gobernabilidad / Revista de Globalização, Competitividade e Governabilidade (España) Num.1 Vol.5 |
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| spellingShingle | The Prevalence and Impact of Skills Gaps on Latin America and the Caribbean Wes A. Schwalje Economía y Finanzas knowledge skills gaps based economy Competitiveness economic development The Prevalence and Impact of Skills Gaps on Latin America and the Caribbean Wes A. Schwalje Economía y Finanzas knowledge skills gaps based economy Competitiveness economic development In Latin America and the Caribbean anecdotal evidence from business leaders, the press, and numerous government reports suggest many firms express a serious concern that they face internal employee skills deficiencies that limit performance, a phenomenon that has been labeled as a “skills gap”. This article explores the extent of national skills gaps; the importance of skills gaps relative to other business challenges; the industries facing the most severe skills gaps; and the prevalence of skills gaps by firm size. Based on international example, the article also discusses the ramifications of skills gaps on firms and regional competitiveness. 2011 artículo científico 1988-7116 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=511851326001 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=5118 Journal of Globalization, Competitiveness & Governability / Revista de Globalización, Competitividad y Gobernabilidad / Revista de Globalização, Competitividade e Governabilidade application/pdf Portal Universia S.A. Journal of Globalization, Competitiveness & Governability / Revista de Globalización, Competitividad y Gobernabilidad / Revista de Globalização, Competitividade e Governabilidade (España) Num.1 Vol.5 |
| title | The Prevalence and Impact of Skills Gaps on Latin America and the Caribbean |
| topic | Economía y Finanzas knowledge skills gaps based economy Competitiveness economic development |
| url | https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=511851326001 |