Kimpton, Jean. Making Sense of Labour Market Information for Prince Edward Island: Moving Forward into the 21st Century. University of Prince Edward Island, 2010, https://scholar2.islandarchives.ca/islandora/object/ir%3A3630.

Genre

  • Signature Project
Contributors
Thesis advisor: Carroll, Wendy
Author: Kimpton, Jean
Date Issued
2010
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
Place Published
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Extent
77
Abstract

Executive Summary: Labour markets in Canada continue to be affected by three principle forces of change, namely globalization of competition, technological advances, and changes in the demographic structure of the workplace (Maxell & Saunders, 2003). Elizabeth Beale, President of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council, stated in a public session that Prince Edward Island's aging population, decreased literacy levels and shortage of skilled workers creates a major challenge for the province moving forward (Day, 2009). Given these challenges, understanding the current labour market is essential for the government of Prince Edward Island in order to set policies and develop focused programs that will contribute to economic prosperity. (Continued)

Language

  • English

ETD Degree Name

  • Master of Business Administration

ETD Degree Level

  • Master

ETD Degree Discipline

  • School of Business
Degree Grantor
University of Prince Edward Island
Rights
Contact Author

Department

Permission Statement
In presenting this signature project report in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Prince Edward Island, the author has agreed that the Robertson Library, University of Prince Edward Island, may make this signature project freely available for inspection and gives permission to add an electronic version of the signature project to the Digital Repository at the University of Prince Edward Island. Moreover the author further agrees that permission for extensive copying of this signature project report for scholarly purposes may be granted by the professor or professors who supervised the author's project work, or, in their absence, by the Dean of the School of Business. It is understood that any copying or publication or use of this signature project report or parts thereof for financial gain shall not be allowed without the author's written permission. It is also understood that due recognition shall be given to the author and to the University of Prince Edward Island in any scholarly use which may be made of any material in the author's report.