Job Prospects and Opportunities In an Era of Globalization

In a labor-surplus country with a steadily growing economy like the Philippines, the impending interactions and alliances with its neighbors would result in structural changes, most especially in the field of manpower planning.

Focusing on employment prospects in a globalizing economy, the study states that the country’s bid to become internationally competitive rests on its ability to produce graduates in the fields of agriculture engineering, and science and technology, and wherein the skills and trainings are at par with internationally accepted standards.

It also discusses approaches in human resources development such as vertical disintegration, self-managed work teams, flexible working arrangements, and cross-cultural managers, among others, which would further enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Filipino workers.