Aproximación al entorno laboral a través de la implantación de la metodología ágil para la gestión de equipos eficaces en un contexto universitario

  1. Raúl Castaño Urueña 1
  2. Alba Yela Aránega 1
  3. María Teresa Del Val Núñez 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Alcalá
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    Universidad de Alcalá

    Alcalá de Henares, España

    ROR https://ror.org/04pmn0e78

Journal:
Esic market

ISSN: 0212-1867

Year of publication: 2023

Volume: 54

Issue: 2

Type: Article

DOI: 10.7200/ESICM.54.331 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Objective: The main aim is to combine two methodologies, case studies and agile methodologies, in order to see how it influences team management acquiring knowledge on conflict resolution to achieve a higher degree of employability and approach to the working environment. Methodology: During the 2021–2022 and 2022–2023, agile methodology was introduced for the first time in the subject “Talent Management and Development” at University of Alcalá to solve business cases focused on everyday problems that arise in company departments for a sample of a total of 52 young professionals. A questionnaire comprising a total of 16 variables was developed. Smart PLS 4.0 was used to analyse the sample results. Results: As results, we evaluated the impact and non-impact factors on the dependent variable “closer vision to the world of work”, through two mediating variables, “usefulness to better understand the syllabus” and “achievement of objectives”. In addition, it was identified that the participants were receptive to the new methodology. Practical implications: The agile methodology is offered as a means to develop key competences and bring the business world closer to the university classroom. On the academic side, this study can help teachers to assess the transversal competences. Originality: It is a new tool implemented among undergraduate students. It is also a new concept that is widely used in business environments and which is useful for students to get to know it and begin to internalize it in their way of working and team building.

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