An Exploratory Study of Skills Shortages within the Oil and Gas Industry in Scotland
An Exploratory Study of Skills Shortages within the Oil and Gas Industry in Scotland
Author(s): Nuria CampsSubject(s): Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, School education, Vocational Education, Higher Education , State/Government and Education, Social development, Sociology of Culture, Sociology of the arts, business, education, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: New Millennium Discoveries Ltd
Keywords: Skills shortage; Scottish oil and gas industry; Perceived Career Attractiveness; Talent Trends; Human Capital Trends;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to analyse the perceptions and awareness that school leavers and university students, aged between 14 and 25 in Dundee, have of the Scottish oil and gas industry in relation to skills shortage issues faced by the industry. A survey was carried out in one secondary school and one university in Dundee with a total of 145 respondents taking part in the survey. Findings indicate that school leavers and students have certain misperceptions of the Scottish oil and gas industry and hence more effort is required to communicate the attractiveness of the industry.
Journal: International Journal of Management and Applied Research
- Issue Year: 2/2015
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 130-143
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English