Knowledge and Skills Required by Public Servants in a Fast‑changing World of Work.
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Authors
van Jaarsveldt, Liza Ceciel
Issue Date
2018
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Skills , Knowledge , Public Servant , Fast Changing World , World of Work , Public Sector
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Abstract
This article explores scholarly literature and international standards in respect
of curricula on Public Administration in order to determine what skills
and knowledge students should have in order to function adequately in a
fast-changing world and work environment. Since it is the responsibility
of inter alia, universities to prepare students for their future work environment,
it is essential that the curricula used remain relevant concerning
changing needs and expectations. Consequently, it is the aim of this article
to determine what skills and knowledge should be included in Public
Administration curricula to prepare students adequately for a fast-changing
world and work environment. Based on an assessment of literature and
international standards; this article determines that current curricula on
Public Administration probably do not provide students with sufficient
skills and knowledge to meet the requirements of a fast-changing world
and work environment. The outcomes indicate that communication skills,
collaborative skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of people in
multinational and international teams are becoming increasingly important.
This study contributes to the development of initiatives relating to Public
Administration curricula to assist students and public servants to be successful
in their work environment.
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Citation
Van Jaarsveldt, Liza Ceciel. 2018. Knowledge and Skills Required by Public Servants in a Fast‑changing World of Work. Administratio Publica, 26(2), p. 43-64
Publisher
ASSADPAM
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DOI
ISSN
1015-4833