Pulling in one direction? Stakeholder perceptions of employability in Malaysia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-3-2021
Abstract
This paper examines the role of higher education and higher education providers, more specifically, regarding employability. The paper draws upon a three-year research project examining the key stakeholders in this process; from parents, to students, to teachers, to institutions, to employers. The paper offers critical insight and analysis into the importance of perception, government action, institutional capability and context in the development of human capital. The paper raises vital questions about the value and role of education in preparing students for meaningful contributions to society and the workplace.
Keywords
Employability, Human capital, Higher education, Perception, Malaysia
Publication Title
Studies in Higher Education
Volume
46
Issue
4
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publisher Location
2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND