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Career Development
Example of Sound Theory
Citation and Abstract:
Arthur, M. B. (1994). The boundaryless career: A new perspective for organizational inquiry. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 15, 295-306.
Put simply, the boundaryless career si the anytonym of the 'bounded' or 'organizational' career that has denominated empirical research in recent times. Within this general meaning, lie several particular meanings or emphases. The most prominent is when a career, like the stereotypical Silicon Valley career, moves across the boundaries of separate employers. A second meaning is when a career, like that of an academic or carpenter, draws validation -- and marketability -- from outside the present employer. A third meaning is when a career, like that of a real estate agent, is sustained by extra-organizational networks or information. A fourth meaning occurs when tratitional organizational career boundaries, notably hierarchical reporting and advancement principles are broken. A fifth meaning occurs when a person rejects existing career opportunities for personal or family reasons. Perhaps a sixth meaning depends on the interpretation of the career actor, who may perceive a boundaryless future regardless of structural constraints. A common theme to all these meanins is one of independence from, rather than dependence on, traditional organizational career principles.
Example of Sound Practice
Citation and Abstract:
Holton, E. & Naquin, S. (2001). So You're New Again: How to Succeed When You Change Jobs. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.
A guide for those involved in the transition to a new job, showing how to fit in, be accepted, be respected, and earn credibility in a new work environment. Built around a 12-step process, this text shows how to find out how the new organization really works and how to be part of that. Help for new hires, whether just out of college or in a mid-career job change, understand and adapt to the culture of an organization—the real key to long-term success. Uses a dynamic, field-tested, easy-to-follow 12-step process. Addresses the needs of more seasoned employees making transitions into new workplaces. This book reveals not only what experienced professionals must learn, but also what they must unlearn, showing readers how to let go of old ways of doing things to effectively embrace the work culture in their new job.