E-skills as a Key Factor for Participation in the Workplace

Abstract

Global competitiveness, rapid progress in information and telecommunications technology, more and more widespread use of electronic commerce, knowledge and information have become the most important organizational capital. Creation and distribution of information and knowledge have become the main source of an organization`s wealth. Compared to the traditional resources, e-knowledge is increasing. Today, e-knowledge is becoming the basis of every business and the key factor for the development of organizational skills and competitive advantages, which depend on the ability to generate the added value of employees with knowledge. Increasingly emphasized knowledge on the use of new technologies generates the need to acquire e-competences, which have become crucial for an individual's education, participation in the workplace and for accessing everyday services in organizations. The management’s task is to master the electronic knowledge with successful tracking of changes and to introduce the learning concepts to employees, making it easier for them to cope with the challenges of modern times.