The necessity of having expertise in multiple disciplines is becoming more apparent as technology advances and as competition in the job market increases. An employee with a diverse set of skills and knowledge, in addition to having an area of expertise, is a more sought after individual than one that is too specialized [1]. However, most employees' formal education is narrowly focused, and thus, individuals are not sufficiently educated for their particular career field. Over the course of several years, many employees simply gain the required experience needed to adequately perform their multidis-ciplinary job through work experience versus completing formal education and training.
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