EQUALITY IN COMPETENCY AMONG K-WORKERS: GENDER-BASED ANALYSIS

Abstract

The government of Indonesia recognizes the importance of knowledge workers (k-workers) in driving economic growth and development. In today's rapidly changing and competitive global landscape, having a skilled and competent workforce is essential for the country to maintain its competitiveness and achieve its goals. The objective of this study is to determine gender equality in mastery of k-workers competence. Is there a difference in mastery of k-workers' competence in gender. There are some problems to be discussed in this study, namely (1) How does Technical Competence affect K-Workers Competence? (2) How does Human and Social Competence affect K-Workers' Competence? (3) How do Learning Competencies and Methodologies affect K-Workers Competencies? (4) Is Technical Competency different from K-Workers Competency between men and women? (5) Are Human and Social Competencies different from K-Workers Competencies between men and women? (6) Are the Learning Competencies and Methodologies different from the K-Workers Competencies between men and women? This study is a quantitative, supported by data from questionnaire distributed to students in faculty economic and business of Telkom University in the amount of 1401. The analyses were conducted through demographic analysis, descriptive analysis, using SEM and MGA analysis. The study shows that students’ competency is not difference betwen gender. The findings have significance in terms of theory, practice, and policy formation and can contribute to practices in education and training institutions, industry, and employment empowerment agencies as well as testing and certification bodies.

Keywords: Gender, Competencies, K-Workers Competencies, SEM-PLS, MGA