Algerian business schools internships effectiveness analysis : case study: EHEC Alger
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2018-06
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The School of Higher Commercial Studies
Abstract
Internship has been viewed as an effective approach to equip high education
institutions students with preliminary job knowledge and experience, thus enhancing
their employability in the competitive labor market. Focusing on indentifying and
evaluating the effectiveness of internship, this study aims to explore the extent to
which the characteristics of student interns and organization practices account for
their internship success.
Based on literature review and the findings, individual factors (academic
preparedness, positive attitude, and self-initiative) and four organizational factors
(challenge job, effectiveness of supervision, task clarity, and compensation) were
identified as important ingredients of an effective internship. To explore it further, a
quantitative research involving 140 student interns was conducted and the results
showed that the individual factors played a major role in determining internship
effectiveness but effectiveness of supervision and task clarity were also positively
associated with the success of the internship program.
Implications and examples of practical application are discussed and
recommendations are given to student interns and organizations to maximize the
effectiveness of internship program.
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Expertionnel learning, Knwolege, Knowledge management, Knowledge transfer, Internship, Internship effectiveness, Business schools.