@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1852,
	  title     = {Understanding Work Integrated Learning in ICT: A Systems Perspective},
	  author    = {Anneke Harmse and  Roelien Goede},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Information and communication technology (ICT) is
essential to the operation of business, and create many employment
opportunities. High volumes of students graduate in ICT however
students struggle to find job placement. A discrepancy exists between
graduate skills and industry skill requirements. To address the need
for ICT skills required, universities must create programs to meet the
demands of a changing ICT industry. This requires a partnership
between industry, universities and other stakeholders. This situation
may be viewed as a critical systems thinking problem situation as
there are various role players each with their own needs and
requirements. Jackson states a typical critical systems methods has a
pluralistic nature. This paper explores the applicability and suitability
of Maslow and Dooyeweerd to guide understanding and make
recommendations for change in ICT WIL, to foster an all-inclusive
understanding of the situation by stakeholders. The above methods
provide tools for understanding softer issues beyond the skills
required. The study findings suggest that besides skills requirements,
a deeper understanding and empowering students from being a
student to a professional need to be understood and addressed.},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Information and Communication Engineering},
	  volume    = {7},
	  number    = {4},
	  year      = {2013},
	  pages     = {977 - 983},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1852},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/76},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 76, 2013},
	}