Article 2020

Hard skills versus soft skills: Which are more important for indonesian employees innovation capability

International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology
Journal · Vol. 29 · Issue 3 · pp. 6431-6453
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to measure the influence of hard skills and soft skills on employee innovation capability in Indonesia through organizational learning as a mediating variable. Data were collected by using simple random sampling via electronic to the employee population in Indonesia. The number of returned and valid questionnaires was 573. Data were processed by using SEM with SmartPLS 3.0. The results of the study concluded that hard and soft skills had positive and significant influence on employee innovation capability, both directly and indirectly through a mediating effect of organizational learning. This study proposed a model for improving employee innovation capability of employees in Indonesia through hard skills and soft skills with organizational learning as a mediator. This study can open the way to improve employee readiness in facing 4.0 era. © 2019 SERSC.

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Industrial revolution 4.0 soft skills Hard skills Organizational learning Employee innovation capability

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Pelita Harapan University, Tangerang, Indonesia
Pelita Harapan University, Tangerang, Indonesia, STIE Insan Pembangunan, Tangerang, Indonesia
Pelita Harapan University, Tangerang, Indonesia, Bina Bangsa University, Jakarta, Indonesia
Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Insan Pembangunan, Tangerang, Indonesia
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  • EID 2-s2.0-85083105822
  • Language English