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Table1.7: Skills Need in South Asia
Mumbai
(India)
Bhopal (India) Lahore
(Pakistan)
Dhaka
(Bangladesh)
Non-cognitive
Communication Aptitude Quest for
knowledge
Voluntarism Diligence
Leadership Willingness to
learn
Good
Communication
skills
Leadership Interpersonal
skills
Appearance
and
personality
Team work and
social
interaction
Career planning Behavioral
skills
Diligence and
hardworking
Quick
responsiveness
Communication Adaptability
Influencing
skills
Time
management
Entrepreneurial
skills
Time
management
and attitude
Multitasking Positive thinking
and attitude
Attitude Attitude
Dignity of labor
Cognitive
Critical thinking 3R’s Conceptual
understanding
Specific and technical skills
Problem
solving
Flexibility and
adaptability
Hands-on
experience
Secretarial
skills
Physical fitness
and stamina
Language
ICT
Business
acumen
Negotiation
skills
Secretarial
skills
Accounting
skills
Kaizen method
Values
Values and
ethics
Loyalty Understanding
Honesty Respect for
seniors
Commitment
Commitment
and Dedication
Sincerity
Source:(Jayaram& Engmann, 2017, p. 4)