The Application of Human Capital Theory and Educational Signalling Theory to Explain Parental Influences on the Chinese Population’s Social Mobility Opportunities

Hung, Jason; Ramsden, Mark

doi:10.3390/socsci10100362

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“…In the context of EE, these findings contribute to the development of human capital theory by pointing out the role that EE plays in acquiring knowledge, addressing gender differences, emphasising the influences of attitudes and behaviour, and emphasising the role of universities in promoting entrepreneurship (Anosike, 2019;Hung & Ramsden, 2021). Specifically, this study makes four specific contributions to the development of Human Capital Theory (HCT).…”

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confidence: 82%

“…From the perspective of Human Capital Theory (HCT), education can increase productivity and efficiency of individuals (Schmidt, 1952;Anosike, 2019;Hung & Ramsden, 2021). HCT has recently been recognised as one of the most fundamental pillars of global education policy discourse.…”

Section: Literature Review and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Based on HCT core tenets, education is an "investment" that yields returns, through building, and developing skills and knowledge. From this view, ˇˇ' ˇˇ human capital is the intangible economic value of an individual's experiences, knowledge and skills (Gillies, 2015;Boldureanu et al, 2020;Hung & Ramsden, 2021). Thus, human capital serves specifically as a tool for helping individuals identify and exploit opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible to them.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Examining the influence of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intention: A gender-focused analysis of intentions among undergraduate students

Ode,

Shitu,

Adegbe

2023

JEI

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Background: In recent years, there has been a growing interest in understanding the impact of entrepreneurship education (EE) on entrepreneurial intentions (EI) among undergraduate students, as EI is a critical precursor to actual entrepreneurial behaviour. However, there is limited research that specifically explores the influence of EE on EI with a focus on gender differences, especially in developing countries.Purpose: This study investigates the influence of EE on undergraduate students’ EI, with a focus on the cognitive, behavioural, and affective components of EE. Additionally, the study explores how perceived competence of entrepreneurship lecturers, adequacy of facilities and equipment, and perceived adequacy of instructional materials and curriculum content influence students' EI. Furthermore, the study examines whether the effect of these factors varies among male and female undergraduate students. Methodology: The researchers collected data from undergraduate students over a three-year period via a self-reported online questionnaire. Hierarchical regression analysis was used for data analysis using SPSS version 24.Findings: The findings reveal a positive relationship between students’ EE and EI. The results further indicate that while cognitive attitudes do not influence EI, behavioral and affective attitudes do. Moreover, the study highlights that the influence of EE on EI differs among male and female students. Implications and conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the teaching and delivery of EE in higher education institutions (HEIs), emphasizing the importance of instructional methods, materials, facilities, and equipment in shaping EI in developing countries.

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confidence: 82%

Section: Literature Review and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Review and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Examining the influence of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intention: A gender-focused analysis of intentions among undergraduate students

Ode,

Shitu,

Adegbe

2023

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“…In line with the review of literature, the theories that underpinned this study are the human capital theory by Becker (1964), and the social exchange theory by Homans (1958). Human capital represents the skills, abilities, and knowledge of individuals employed in the organisation (Jason and Ramsden 2021). The tenet of human capital theory in this study is that employees are assets to the organisation that must be provided with relevant knowledge that would enable them to accomplish their task; otherwise, when the old knowledge fades, they would be tempted to leave the organisation in search of greener pasture elsewhere.…”

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An Investigation into the Effect of Knowledge Management on Employee Retention in the Telecom Sector

Zayed

Edeh

Islam

et al. 2022

Administrative Sciences

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Employees in the telecom sector are knowledge workers and, thus, managers, HR professionals, and policymakers in the industry need to retain them through knowledge management policies. It is against this premise that this study investigated the effect of knowledge management on employee retention in the telecom sector. Research design employed in this study is a cross-sectional survey with an accessible population of thirty telecom companies in the southeastern region of Nigeria using a simple random sampling technique. The sample size was determined with the Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table. A questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Respondents’ profiles were analysed with frequency distribution while the formulated hypotheses were analysed with linear regression. The study found that knowledge management dimensions have a significant effect on the measures of employee retention. The study concludes that knowledge management measured in terms of knowledge acquisition, knowledge storage, and knowledge sharing predicted employee retention that is measured by supervisor support, coworkers support, and flexible working arrangements. One of the implications of this study is that managers of telecom companies should liaise with their board of directors to make funds available that would be used to train employees to acquire relevant knowledge that is needed in the telecom industry.

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“…Theodore Schultz developed the theory in the 1960s and improved by Gary Becker, as described in the latter's landmark book, Human Capital, where he described Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Volume 6, Issue 1, 2024, PP 1-20, ISSN 2707-8027 various types of capitals, such as education, computer training, and medical care expenses (Hung & Ramsden, 2021). Becker, while comparing capital investments, noted that human capital is the most useful and he distinguished into two types: specific (firm) as well as general-purpose human resource.…”

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confidence: 99%

Influence of Strategic Human Resource Capability on the Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Seed Companies in Kenya

Kosiom,

Uzel,

Otieno

et al. 2024

ijbmed

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The objective of this study was to look into the influence of strategic capabilities on the sustainable competitive advantage of seed companies in Kenya. The theories that supported the study were: Human Capital Theory and Competitive Advantage Theory. The research adopted a positivist approach because the role of the researcher was limited to data collection and interpretation in a manner which was observable and verifiable. The research used cross-sectional and descriptive where qualitative data was collected through reviewing of company manuals. A questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from 76 private seed firms in Kenya, using stratified sampling technique, with 280 respondents from top management, finance, operations, and information communication technology departments. Strategic human resource capability was found to be positively related to sustainable competitive advantage (R= 0.356, p<0.05; β= 0.34542, p<0.05). Changes in sustainable competitive advantage among seed companies could be accounted for by strategic human resource capability for up to 12 percent. In conclusion, strategic human resource capabilities had a significant influence on the sustainable competitive advantage of seed companies in Kenya. This conclusion was supported by the study models’ statistics that indicated that strategic human resource capabilities influenced sustainable competitive advantage among seed companies in Kenya. Seed companies should foster a culture of continuous learning by the staff, job rotations and promote knowledge transfer. Skills identification and recruitment from the industry will promote the use of technology and benchmarking with industry best practices are encouraged to enhance organization strategic human resource capabilities.

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The Application of Human Capital Theory and Educational Signalling Theory to Explain Parental Influences on the Chinese Population’s Social Mobility Opportunities

Cited by 13 publications

References 32 publications

Examining the influence of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intention: A gender-focused analysis of intentions among undergraduate students

Examining the influence of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Intention: A gender-focused analysis of intentions among undergraduate students

An Investigation into the Effect of Knowledge Management on Employee Retention in the Telecom Sector

Influence of Strategic Human Resource Capability on the Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Seed Companies in Kenya

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