Career orientations and career success among research,and development and engineering professionals |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, Sweden;2. Stress Research Institute, Stockholm University, Sweden;1. Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham, UK;2. Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK;1. Department of Psychology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;2. Department of Work and Social Psychology, Maastricht University, Maastricht 6200MD, the Netherlands;3. Department of Business Administration, University of Manitoba |
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| Abstract: | Managing the careers of research, development and engineering (RD&E) professionals is important to the strategic use of RD&E in the economy. Appropriate mechanisms for motivating RD&E professionals will probably emerge as a critical success factor for organizations that want to compete in world markets. This study examines dimensions and levels of career orientation and their correlations with individual and work-related outcome variables among 78 RD&E professionals. The findings reveal a rich diversity of career orientation in RD&E professionals. The data strongly suggest that RD&E professionals are service, lifestyle and security oriented. However, they scored low on technical orientation and entrepreneurship. This paper suggests that the dual career ladder is not an effective device for managing RD&E professionals. Organizations must be careful to provide career paths that retain and motivate workers and, more importantly, find matches between organizational needs and individuals' needs, and restructure jobs accordingly. The authors offer suggestions for future research and identify implications for management. |
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