Transformation of knowledge and skills by entry-level graduates
Perception of logistics and supply chain managers in Oman
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22189200 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nasser Hamed Al Harrasi (0000-0003-4456-0926), Nasser Al Harrasi, Reason Masengu (0000-0002-6200-9524, Middle East College), Masengu Reason, Mohamed Salah El Din (0000-0002-9360-8589, Majan College), Badriya Al Balushi, Jowhara Al Habsi (0009-0009-5107-3094) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 4773 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-06 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2572-7923 • E-ISSN: 2572-7931 |
| Publisher | EnPress Publisher (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.24294/jipd.v8i8.4773 |
| OpenAlex | W4401372189 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
This study aimed to examine and assess the impact of the logistics industry’s environment, entry-level graduates’ characteristics and the logistics and supply chain management (LSCM) program design on the transformation of knowledge and skills at Sohar port in the Sultanate of Oman. The study employed a pragmatic research philosophy involving a structured questionnaire. The sample size included 49 mid-managers from the logistics industry who were working at Sohar Port. The study found that entry-level graduates’ characteristics and LSCM program design positively and significantly influenced the transformation of knowledge and skills. However, the organisational environment had a negative and insignificant impact on the transformation. This study revealed several dimensions that may require further research. It is pertinent to broaden the research scope to other towns, ports, and other countries in the Gulf Council Countries (GCC) to broaden the scope and generalisability of the results. According to the study findings, several recommendations are proposed for the logistics and supply chain sector in Oman to enhance the transformation of knowledge and skills by entry-level graduates, as well as for higher education institutions (HEIs). To meet the sector requirements, HEIs may improve the current university-industry collaborations by increasing the inputs of the industry in designing and developing the LSCM program. The organisational environment must reconsider the knowledge and skills transformation by entry-level graduates in their strategic plan of resources management, which must be emphasised by the remuneration system and career paths incentive. While other studies have explored knowledge and skill transformation in the context of employee training, this study aims to fill a specific research gap by focusing on the transformation of knowledge and skills by entry-level graduates, an area which has not been extensively studied before. Furthermore, this study is unique as it examines the impact of the industry’s environment, entry-level graduates’ characteristics and the LSCM program on the transformation of knowledge and skills within the unique context of Oman. This novel approach provides an opportunity to understand the specific challenges and opportunities faced by entry-level graduates in Oman and suggests strategies for addressing them
Business · Economic growth · Economics · Higher education · Incentive · Knowledge management · Remuneration · Supply chain · Supply chain management · Computer Science · Engineering · Organizational and Employee Performance · Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management · Socioeconomic Development in MENA · Marketing
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