Designing a talents training model for cross-border e-commerce: a mixed approach of problem-based learning with social media

Xusen Cheng, Linlin Su, Alex Zarifis

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Abstract

Cross-border e-commerce has developed rapidly integrating the global economy. Research has presented some solutions for the challenges and barriers in cross-border e-commerce from the perspective of the enterprise. However, little is known about the requirements of cross-border e-commerce talents and how to train them. In this paper, we firstly conducted semi-structured interviews to acquire the requirements of cross-border e-commerce talents. Business and market knowledge, technical skills, analytical ability and business practical ability were found to be the four core requirements. Then, we integrated problem-based learning and social media to design a talents training model for cross-border e-commerce and did a program to evaluate effectiveness of the model. Finally, its effectiveness was evaluated from the four evaluation dimensions of attitude, perceived enjoyment, concentration and work intention. The talents training model was improved according to the suggestions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)801-822
Number of pages22
JournalElectronic Commerce Research
Volume19
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cross-border e-commerce (CBEC)
  • Problem-based learning (PBL)
  • Social media
  • Talent training model

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