Human capital management with a professional socialization perspective in the university induction stage

Abstract

The university provides a space for the construction of knowledge and personal growth in an environment of socialization that fosters both individual and collective training experiences. Like every organization, it requires the integration of various disciplines for its operation and evolution, with Educational Administration being one of them. This discipline allows us to view students and workers as part of the institution's human capital, which must be responsible for continuous improvement processes that promote the development of its members.

One such process is induction, which helps new members assimilate the values and norms of institutional culture.

This research measures the perception of newly admitted Business Management Engineering students regarding their induction process at the Orizaba Technological Institute. Data was collected using the questionnaire for evaluating the quality of virtual courses and the focus group technique.

The results led to the development of an induction proposal titled “Human Capital Management in the University Induction Stage with a Professional Perspective”, which integrates academic, organizational, vocational, and motivational aspects. The proposal is based on the following axes:

• Academic and administrative induction for new students.
• Mentoring with advanced-semester students.
• Professional prospecting.

Finally, it is essential to mention that this process must include all staff and students of the institution to promote a culture of induction. This approach aims to prevent issues such as mental health challenges, poor academic performance, and dropout rates among students.