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Peer reviewedSmith, Douglas C.; Nelson, Sandra J.; Moncada, Susan M. – Business Education Forum, 1998
Responses from 150 public accountants and 108 management accountants identified communication skills needed in accounting. Top writing skills areas included working papers, memoranda, business letters, instructions and procedures, and systems documentation. (SK)
Descriptors: Accounting, Entry Workers, Higher Education, Job Skills
Peer reviewedSzul, Linda F.; Moore, Wayne A. – Business Education Forum, 1999
Using the DACUM Process, teams reviewed lists of competencies developed in 1993 to revise curriculum standards for entry-level office-related positions. Competencies in organization/operations, information, technology, interpersonal skills, and resources were identified. (JOW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Employment Potential, Entry Workers, Job Skills
Peer reviewedSmith, Brien N.; And Others – Business Education Forum, 1997
Responding employers from two business samples (286 of 2,700 and 67 of 400) perceived a lack of desired competencies in entry workers. High school graduates rated no higher than 3.07 and college graduates 3.89 on a 7-point scale. Social competencies (sociability, responsibility, self-management, integrity, self-esteem) were thought in need of most…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Employer Attitudes, Entry Workers, High School Graduates
