A PRESENÇA DE SOFT SKILLS NA FORMAÇÃO DOS DISCENTES DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO: evidências nos Projetos Pedagógicos dos Cursos da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the soft skills being developed in the Administration programs at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). In a scenario where the market is increasingly volatile, organizations require constant adaptation. Consequently, employees need to be aligned with organizational purposes in order to contribute to achieving corporate objectives. In this context, professionals and future professionals must develop competencies. These competencies have evolved from a predominantly technical (hard) perspective to a more behavioral (soft) approach. Therefore, it is essential that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are aligned with these competencies to adequately prepare graduates. This study adopts a quantitative research approach. Data were collected from the Pedagogical Political Projects (PPCs) of the Administration programs offered at eight UFMS campuses. The results show that soft skills are not receiving adequate attention within the programs.