Exploring Impact of Engineering Background on Employability of Management Candidates

Authors

  • Ayush Bhargava, Anvay Bhargava

Abstract

 It has always been debated whether management is a science or an art. In Indian context, there is a perception that engineers are better suited to the role of managers. Engineers are more inclined towards the science aspect of management and are expected to be more systematic in approach. The authors explored the employability parameters for undergraduates, that are preferred by recruiters and their perception of engineers as better managers. The study was subject to 101 recruiters who were administered a structured questionnaire, wherein they rated each of the skills on the Likert scale. The skills for the survey were based on the literature review. A descriptive analysis was done in order to figure out which skills were the most desirable ones among the recruiters. Then from the survey, the skills found in most of the engineers were mapped to the ones required by management students. The study discusses whether there are any skills that provide engineers an edge above the graduates of other disciplines or is that just a myth.

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2020-05-17

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