Reviews
"For those responsible for careers advice and human resources development, this book provides a comprehensive and rigorous analysis of careers and career management in the new, uncertain, and flexible world of employment. A compelling mix of academic analysis and practitioner experience."Vicky Wright, Group Managing Director, Hay Group, 'this timely study of the current thinking and research on careers is welcome ... it provides a useful study of changes which are taking place in the relation between employees and employing organisations.' Aslib Book Guide, Vol.65, Aug. 2000.'A book that is thoroughly researched and well integrated.' Tom Barry, People Management, 13/4/00."For those responsible for careers advice and human resources development, this book provides a comprehensive and rigorous analysis of careers and career management in the new, uncertain, and flexible world of employment. A compelling mix of academic analysis and practitioner experience." Vicky Wright, Group Managing Director, Hay Group, "A terrific collection that takes us beyond the media hype, providing insight and thoughtful commentary on the changing nature and meaning of careers." Barbara S. Lawrence, Professor, The Anderson School at UCLA, 'this timely study of the current thinking and research on careers iswelcome ... it provides a useful study of changes which are taking place in therelation between employees and employing organisations.'Aslib Book Guide, Vol.65, Aug. 2000., "For those responsible for careers advice and human resources development,this book provides a comprehensive and rigorous analysis of careers and careermanagement in the new, uncertain, and flexible world of employment. A compellingmix of academic analysis and practitioner experience." Vicky Wright, GroupManaging Director, Hay Group, 'this timely study of the current thinking and research on careers is welcome ... it provides a useful study of changes which are taking place in the relation between employees and employing organisations.' Aslib Book Guide, Vol.65, Aug. 2000.
Table of Content
Provisional Contents:1. Topics for Conversation, Maury Peiperl and Michael ArthurPart I: Career Theory: Where do we go from here?2. Boundaries in a 'Boundaryless' World, Hugh Gunz, Martin Evans, Mike Jalland3. Theories of Managerial Action and their Impact on the Conceptualization of Managerial Careers, Jose Luis Alvarez4. Motivation-Selection-Connection, Nigel Nicholson5. Performance, Learning, and Development as Modes of Growth and Adaptation throughout our Lives and Careers, Richard E. Boyatzis and David Kolb6. Careers, Organizing, and Community, Polly Parker and Michael ArthurPart II: Knowledge Workers: Professionals in the post-corporate age7. Promotion Policies and Knowledge Bases in the Professional Service Firm, Tim Morris8. Careers as Strategy in Professional Services, Candace Jones and Benyamin Lichtenstein9. Career as Life Path, Susan Eaton and Lotte BailynPart III: Work and Non-Work in Boundaryless Careers10. Examining Facets of Women Managers' Career Stories, Judi Marshall11. The Overworked American Manager, Jeanne Brett, Victoria Medvec, and Linda Stroh12. Workaholics and Overworkers, Maury Peiperl and Brittany Jones13. Making the Rhetoric of New Careers a Reality for Employees, Lynda Gratton and Veronica Hope HaileyPart IV: Careers and Cultures for a Global World of Work14. Career Development and the Cultural Context, Miriam Erez15. An Empirical Test of Boundaryless Careers in the French Context, Loic Cadin, Anne-Francoise Bailly, and Veronique de Saint-Giniez16. The Impacts of Mentorship upon Middle Managers' Psychological Empowerment and their Leadership Behaviour, Toshihiro Kanai, Hiroshi Fujii, and Hiroya Hirakimoto17. Culture, Community, and Career, Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones18. The Conversations Continue, Maury Peiperl and Michael ArthurObservations and Trends (Conclusion)
Copyright Date
2000
Topic
Human Resources & Personnel Management, Careers / General, Management
Intended Audience
College Audience
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Business & Economics