Readiness and Competence of Public and Private Employees in the Philippines Under the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Abstract

The Philippines as it is recognized as the developing country in Asia Pacific region has continually resurfacing its political, social, economic and cultural programs to abide with the prevailing international standards, norms and trends. Hence, the study described and examined public and private employees’ readiness and competence under the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The study utilized mixed method and was participated by private and public employees who were randomly selected throughout the country. Findings revealed that private and public employees were highly prepared as they work under the prevailing utilization of advanced technology in terms of adoption of organization’s goals, participation to healthy working environment, behavioral work interest and behavioral control. Apparently, the study also revealed that private and public employees were highly competent as they perform their functions and responsibilities dependent on the nature of their work. As such, they were highly competent in terms of technological knowledge, general digital literacy and interpersonal skills. Results also showed that private and public employees’ educational attainment and number of years in working in the organization have significantly influenced their readiness and competence in working under the Fourth Industrial Revolution.