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Chapter 1 Introduction To The Study of Careers
Chapter 1 Introduction To The Study of Careers
5. International competition
Evolving global economy reflects another major change in the world of work.
The emergence of new world markets, foreign competition and political
realignments has force to adopt more global business strategies as a mean to
optimize competitiveness.
In general all managers must learn to understand foreign markets, consumer
perferences, and the new management style if they are to be effective in today’s
multinational corporation.
Career Management
What is a Career?
One approach sees a career as a structural property of an occupation or an
organization. The other primary approach views a career as a property of an
individual rather than an occupation or an organization.
Def: The pattern of work related experiences that span the course of a person’s
life
Career Management
Career Development
Individuals who define career success in broad terms and who feel the need
to combine different parts of their lives into a satisfying lifestyle have a real
need to understand the nature of careers and manage their careers actively
Career Management