Enhancing the intercultural competence of postgraduate logisticians

Pyne, Robyn; Dinwoodie, J. M.; Roe, Michael

doi:10.1080/13675560701467102

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“…The graduate student body has become more diverse as more students seek to obtain graduate degrees from universities abroad (Blumenfield and Nerad, 2012; Walsh, 2010; Young et al , 2013). Focusing on master’s students in logistics in British universities, Pyne et al (2007) found that enhancing students’ intercultural competence requires well-designed opportunities to encourage social interactions between students of different cultural backgrounds and language proficiency. Using a mixed-methods approach, Young et al (2013) studied factors related to the successful integration of international graduate students in British universities and found a positive correlation between student intercultural competence and academic success, as well as non-academic well-being.…”

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Intercultural competency among engineering doctoral students

Main

Wang

2020

SGPE

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Purpose Although engineering doctoral students are at the forefront of discovery and innovation and have great potential for establishing partnerships to address engineering challenges crossing national borders, there are few studies of their intercultural competency. The purpose of this study is to identify factors that are associated with intercultural competency – the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments. Design/methodology/approach The intercultural competency levels of 390 engineering doctoral students were measured by using the Miville–Guzman Universality-Diversity Scale-Short Form (MGUDS-S). Data were analyzed using ordinary linear squares regression. Results are considered descriptive, rather than causal. Findings Results show that female engineering doctoral students are more likely to score higher on the MGUDS-S than male engineering doctoral students. Proficiency in multiple languages and previous work- or volunteer-related travel experiences are positively associated with doctoral students’ intercultural competency. Originality/value As internationalization of engineering research and innovation continues to expand, findings suggest that providing students with more opportunities and support for work- or volunteer-related travel and opportunities for learning new languages may help facilitate the development of intercultural competency and students’ willingness to engage in long-term international professional opportunities and research partnerships.

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Intercultural competency among engineering doctoral students

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Wang

2020

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“…Pyne et al reported findings from a longitudinal survey, where they collected opinions about "approaches which might enhance their intercultural competence" [13] of postgraduate logisticians at their point of enrolment and several months of work experience. The goal of their study is to test the importance of socio-cultural and language-related variables, comparing different years of the survey and nationality groups.…”

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An Analysis of the Differences in Business Students' Intercultural Sensitivity in two Degree Programmes

Margarethe¹,

Hannes²,

Wiesinger³

2012

LICEJ

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The initial assessment and the in-between assessment of intercultural sensitivity of students of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (UASUA) is examined, representing an important part of a planned longitudinal study. Additionally, the researchers present the design of the future. In general the researches want to explore the effects of intercultural education on business students. In this paper the researchers want to evaluate whether there is a difference in cultural sensitivity of students choosing two different business studies, one with, the other one without intercultural courses and inputs. Furthermore, the disparity between objective and subjective intercultural sensitivity is compared. In a next step the researchers analyze the effects of the first intercultural education part in one of the selected business studies. An approved test instrument (IDI) and an additional survey developed by the researchers are used for evaluation and t-tests are used to compare the two groups of students and the development of the sensitivity measurements over time. These findings contribute to a longitudinal study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of specific input on intercultural sensitivity over several generations of students.

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“…Skills can be introduced through cases, lectures, quizzes, tours, etc. In addition, educators can provide greater skills awareness and competency development by exposing students to stimulating group work and special projects (Pyne, Dinwoodie, and Roe, 2007;Yi, 2012). This can also be accomplished through supply chain simulations and logistics case competitions, student organization activities involving real-world projects, professional development events (e.g.…”

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Identifying critical skills for logistics professionals: Assessing skill importance, capability, and availability

Goffnett

Williams

Gibson

et al. 2016

JTM

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The purpose of this research is to identify critical skills needed in the logistics profession now and in the future. This study uses survey research, means tests, and importance analysis to explore a multi-factor framework that identifies critical supply chain skills perceived by 176 experienced supply chain professionals from manufacturing, transportation, and retail/wholesale segments. Results indicate significant differences exist between current and future needed skills, among current capabilities and current availability of skills, and among skill needs utilizing a multi-factor index. Identifying needed skills based on importance is common. Considering more factors than just importance offers a more thorough assessment that reduces potential oversights and inefficiencies that can occur if decision makers focus on one factor when planning key processes, such as recruiting, hiring, and training, in a talent management program.

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Enhancing the intercultural competence of postgraduate logisticians

Cited by 12 publications

References 7 publications

Intercultural competency among engineering doctoral students

Intercultural competency among engineering doctoral students

An Analysis of the Differences in Business Students' Intercultural Sensitivity in two Degree Programmes

Identifying critical skills for logistics professionals: Assessing skill importance, capability, and availability

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