Qualified to Work?

Synopsis

How important are qualifications in getting work? How are they perceived by employers and employees? Do they debase the education system? In 1985 Jill Howard of Sussex University conducted a research project into work orientation and behaviour in Sussex, investigating amongst other things the role of qualifications in people’s expectations of, and suitability for, various categories of employment. The view of various industries are given, as well as those of Prof. Ronald Dore of Imperial College, London, whose radical look at qualifications entitled ‘The Diploma Disease’ encouraged a revolution in the importance of qualifications to the world of work.

Series

Exploring Educational Issues, Course E208

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1990

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Education

Keywords

educational qualifications; work orientation

Credits

Producer

Nick Brenton

Contributor

Donald Mackinnon

Cast

Donald Mackinnon

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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