Sandra Newton
ABSTRACT
IT workers need an appropriate skill set to effectively exploit technology. The purpose of this study is to explore the nature of actual and desired systems developer, job skills. In viewing job skills from a social constructivist viewpoint, this study also investigates the perspectives of male and female systems developers recognizing that societal influences related to gender may affect IT job choices. Survey methodology was used to obtain self-reports of actual skill level and desire to use common dimensions of the systems developer skill set. Anticipated results will add to the existing body of IT job skills knowledge and may provide practice with job development and career planning guidance.
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