WORKING SKILLS OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL IN THE DIGITAL AGE TO ADAPT TO CHANGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Authors

  • Suppachock Maneemai -
  • Pannawat Kosayodom

Keywords:

Digital Work Skills, 21st-Century Work, New Work Skills

Abstract

This academic article aimed at presenting the necessary digital work skills of public sector employees to adapt to the changes in the 21st century, promoting their work processes for public administration, and suggesting necessary skills to public sector employees leading to effective public administration in accordance with people’s needs. It was found that the working skills of the government personnel were crucial and necessary for them to get ready for the fast-changing world and the organization must support personal development. The popular concepts of 21st century working skills in today’s world consisted of three main parts: 1) digital life skills, 2) learning skills, and 3) life skills. These skills would promote and encourage the government personnel and organizations to survive in today's rapidly changing world.

 

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2023-06-17

How to Cite

Maneemai, S., & Kosayodom, P. (2023). WORKING SKILLS OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL IN THE DIGITAL AGE TO ADAPT TO CHANGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY. Academic Journal Phranakhon Rajabhat University, 14(1), 206–220. Retrieved from https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AJPU/article/view/264228

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