THE IMPACT OF COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY OF STUDENTS AND DEVELOP SKILLS AS THE MARKET DEMANDS ON PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS: A STUDY OF THE MEDIATING ROLE OF MANAGEMENT INNOVATION
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.5892Keywords:
Student Performance, Comprehensive Student Quality, Market-Oriented Skills, Management Innovation, PLS-SEM AnalysisAbstract
This study explores the impact of Comprehensive Quality of Students and Development of Skills as the Market Demands on Student Performance, with a focus on the mediating role of Management Innovation. A quantitative research approach was adopted, and data were collected through questionnaires from 300 samples of students in higher education institutions across major Chinese cities. The collected data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypothesized relationships. The results provide valuable implications for educational institutions and policymakers. For institutions, integrating management innovation into educational strategies can optimize the cultivation of comprehensive quality and market-demanded skills, thereby boosting student performance. For policymakers, promoting management innovation in education systems can enhance the effectiveness of talent development and bridge the gap between education and industry requirements in an increasingly competitive knowledge economy.
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