Careers: An Organizational Perspective

by A.M.G. Schreuder, A.L. Theron

This comprehensive study examines a wide range of career issues for both individual members of the work force and human resource professionals, focusing on change in organizations, in the labor force, and in people's lives. Described is the concept of the protean career, which is defined as one that is not managed by the idea of upward movement controlled by the employer, but rather frequently changes as dictated by the individual. Case studies and activities are included.

236 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

Reviews

[Graham · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's an undergraduate textbook for students of industrial psychology and human resource management. So its a tough read. Not the most attention-holding prose.

But the concepts are important and thought-provoking, including the different meanings of "work" and "leisure", career goals are and how to choose them, and so forth.