Presentation of the Preliminary Soft Skills Indicator (3Si) Model to Teachers and Curriculum Planners of Business Schools – A Sample From Finland

Authors

  • Kai Schleutker Turku University of Applied Sciences
  • Jose-Luis Poza-Lujan Valencia Polytechnic University
  • Keijo Varis Turku University of Applied Sciences
  • Valeria Caggiano UniTre
  • Nuria Lloret Valencia Polytechnic University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i13.6314

Keywords:

higher education, soft skills, soft skills indicator (3Si) model, young professionals, business schools

Abstract

Although Soft skills have been reported as indispensable elements of personal and organizational performance in business environments, their role in business education is not fully acknowledged. Being often considered as inborn abilities, guidelines for their development are needed. This study aims to provide business educators insights on essential soft skills and their promotion by asking business professionals to assess them in three dimensions. The results exhibit variations in the perceived significance of soft skills and suggest specific skills appropriate for bachelor-level business education. As a main contribution, the 3Si Model is introduced. The findings are expected to be of interest for business teachers and curricula designers in Business Higher Education Institutions (HEI).

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Published

2023-08-23

How to Cite

Schleutker, K., Poza-Lujan, J.-L., Varis, K., Caggiano, V., & Lloret, N. (2023). Presentation of the Preliminary Soft Skills Indicator (3Si) Model to Teachers and Curriculum Planners of Business Schools – A Sample From Finland. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 23(13). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v23i13.6314

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