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The Impact of Demographic Variables on Managerial Competencies and Career Advancement

Diana J. Haladay | Rommel Pilapil Sergio

 

Abstract:

One of the greatest challenges facing global organizations is the need for organizational standards for performance and career advancement that transcend cultural and national identities. Thus, this research paper examines the use of managerial competencies and their role in the career advancement of 338 managers in two different countries: Te United Arab Emirates and Malaysia. Specifically, the research focuses on the impact of selected demographics (organizational culture, gender, and education) on the use of managerial competencies and career advancement. Te descriptive-correlational survey method was used. Research findings show that both gender and the nature of the company do not significantly impact managerial competencies or career advancement; whereas, education has a significant impact on managerial competencies and career advancement. Given the limited research on the role of demographics on competencies and career advancement in non-western countries, this research study provides significant insights into the use of competencies as universal standards for performance and career advancement.