Workforce Development and Skill Formation in Asia

Asia has undergone rapid transformation over the past several decades as many countries have embraced new technologies and the processes of globalisation. Over this period the inflow of foreign capital into the region, the level of trade amongst these countries, and trade with other parts of the world has increased substantially. The ensuing economic growth has led to some significant changes in labour markets and the demand for skilled employees and their deployment within organisations. Focusing on a number of developed and developing Asian economies, this book explores the dynamics of workforce development and skill formation, and considers questions of both skills shortages and skills gaps. The book assesses the current state of training in the selected Asian economies, the weaknesses and strengths of their various training approaches, and what the present state of training means for the future economic development of these economies.

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Workforce Development and Skill Formation in Asia

Asia has undergone rapid transformation over the past several decades as many countries have embraced new technologies and the processes of globalisation. Over this period the inflow of foreign capital into the region, the level of trade amongst these countries, and trade with other parts of the world has increased substantially. The ensuing economic growth has led to some significant changes in labour markets and the demand for skilled employees and their deployment within organisations. Focusing on a number of developed and developing Asian economies, this book explores the dynamics of workforce development and skill formation, and considers questions of both skills shortages and skills gaps. The book assesses the current state of training in the selected Asian economies, the weaknesses and strengths of their various training approaches, and what the present state of training means for the future economic development of these economies.

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Overview

Asia has undergone rapid transformation over the past several decades as many countries have embraced new technologies and the processes of globalisation. Over this period the inflow of foreign capital into the region, the level of trade amongst these countries, and trade with other parts of the world has increased substantially. The ensuing economic growth has led to some significant changes in labour markets and the demand for skilled employees and their deployment within organisations. Focusing on a number of developed and developing Asian economies, this book explores the dynamics of workforce development and skill formation, and considers questions of both skills shortages and skills gaps. The book assesses the current state of training in the selected Asian economies, the weaknesses and strengths of their various training approaches, and what the present state of training means for the future economic development of these economies.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781135044763
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 05/29/2013
Series: Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 288
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

John Benson is Professor and Head of the School of Management at the University of South Australia.

Howard Gospel is a Professor at King’s College, University of London, and the Said Business School, University of Oxford.

Ying Zhu is Professor and Director of the Australia Centre for Asian Business at the University of South Australia.

Table of Contents

1. Workforce Development in Asia 2. Workforce Development in Theory and Practice 3. Workforce Development in Japan 4. Workforce Development in South Korea 5. Workforce Development in Singapore 6. Workforce Development in Hong Kong 7. Workforce Development in China 8. Workforce Development in Taiwan 9. Workforce Development in India 10. Workforce Development in Malaysia 11. Workforce Development in Asia: A Comparative Analysis

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