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Career Development Theory, 2004.
An analysis of D. Super's "Career Development Theory," with a focus on the mentally disabled population.
2,079 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper discusses the career development theory by D. Super, a professional career psychologist. The paper explores the application of this theory to the mentally disabled population. The paper contends that career development for the mentally disabled should incorporate life-long learning, understanding of self, and specific interventions that work to motivate mentally challenged workers and help them acquire skills and adapt to challenges in their work environment.
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"Super, a professional career psychologist developed a theory of career patterns particularly emphasizing attention to students still in school. His theory of vocational development or career development emphasized life long learning, change and growth. Super is well noted for bringing to forefront of counseling the notion that people continually learn and adapt over the course of a lifetime, thus he suggested that a career development program should be developed to accommodate an individual during the various stage of learning that occur during one?s life span."
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Career Development for the Disabled, 2005.
This paper discusses issues of career development for the general category of the disabled.
1,890 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 96.95
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This paper explains that a major problem in the use of diagnostic systems centered around over or under representation of disabilities in the development career identification tools. The author points out that one of the most important factors, especially for those just starting out in a career, is finding a mentor and becoming involved in a mentoring relationship in the workplace. The paper stresses that the disabled individual in career development must learn to deal with conflict in the workplace by individuals who may not be understanding of the disability.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Career Development
Relevant theory
Outcomes
Conclusion
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"Career development is a way of reaching many people with disabilities. This is also visible in the educational setting. Many individuals who receive special education are labeled as learning-disabled for future career development, while others with behavioral disorders, which are perhaps more complicated in terms of diagnosis, are seen to be under-identified in comparison. Particularly in cases in which the person is not overtly aggressive, and their behavior is normative, diagnostic tactics may allow this sort of individual, who may be suffering from depression or social isolation, to be less prone to career development because they are too concentrated on detecting learning disorders and identifying socially aggressive rather than regressive behaviors."
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Career Managment and Development in South Africa, 2001.
A look at the challenges, issues and demands of career managment and development in the new world of work for both individuals and organisations in the South African context.
3,705 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 163.95
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This essay identifies and explains the issues, challenges and demands of career management and development in the new world of work, for both individuals and organizations. It then recommends some practical ways to address the most important of these. In doing this, it first defines what is meant by career management and career development. It then places the essay in the context of the new world of work. This is done through a short explanation of the impact of e-commerce and globalization. It then looks at how this has impacted on the world of work in general, before looking at how it has effected career management and development for individuals and organizations.
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"E-commerce has radically changed organizational structure, co-ordination systems and task specification, and thus the world of work. Job designs have become increasingly flexible, and a whole range of new issues are being raised. In fact, Furnham (2000) believes that, due to e-commerce, the world of work has changed. He looks at what he calls ?alternative work arrangements?. These include part-time employment (defined as varied work, taking up less than 30 hours per week), contingent employment (defined as when an individual is working for an organization, but is not considered a regular employee), flextime (defined as when employees vary their starting and quitting times, but are required to work a standard number of hours within a specific time period), compressed work weeks (defined as re-allocating the work time by condensing the total hours in the traditional five-day week into fewer days), and teleworking (defined as working at a location away from the traditional place of work, and involving the use of telecommunications and the electronic processing of information) ( Furnham, 2000)."
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Ginzberg's Tentative Stage of Adolescent Career Development, 2005.
A discussion of Eli Ginzberg's tentative stage of adolescent career development.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 84.95
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This paper examines a specific theoretical approach to the study of career development. Specifically, the author expounds upon the work done by Eli Ginzberg in the late 1940s. In his theory, Ginzberg proposes that adolescents develop through a tentative stage of career development. This paper describes the nature of the tentative stage, its usefulness as a theory, and its application in the real world.
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"The study of human development is complex and demanding discipline. It requires researchers to develop theoretical frameworks that are capable of accounting for a myriad of environmental, social, cultural, economic, and even genetic factors. This is no easy task. Therefore, the creation of a theoretical approach to development, in any specific regard, is important if that theory can stand up to critical scrutiny. This importance is evident when we consider the study of how career choices are made by growing individuals through the eyes of a developmental psychologist. The purpose of this study is to examine one specific element of Eli Ginzberg's theory on career choice. He and his research associates developed this theory and published their findings in 1949 (Frey, 2005). Ginzberg approached the question of how individuals choose careers for themselves by isolating the developmental process that leads up to the actual decision."
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Women's Career Development, 2008.
This paper explores career development for women in the workplace.
1,592 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 83.95
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The paper explains the process of career development and why the challenges are often greater for women. The paper explores women in the workplace today and the concern that they experience a glass ceiling that prevents them from rising to the higher levels of the corporate world. The paper concludes that for women to move even higher and increase their numbers in the boardroom, they must give more attention to career development and overcome some of the stereotypes still promulgated by society.
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"Career development is a process that can begin as early as grade school and that becomes a formal process in high school and into college. The process involves an analysis of capabilities and preferences and matching these to a career path that may then help the young person decide on courses of study and other actions geared to achieving the goals set. The process continues into the individual's work life, with companies making decisions about employees, suggesting career moves, and providing added training and instruction as needed to help employees in the development of a career. The challenges are often greater for women in career development because they may be acting as pioneers in areas previously closed to women, or at least with limited experience with women, and so they have to help form their career path to a greater degree than men who can emulate those who have gone before."
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Career Development and Disability, 2004.
A paper discussing some of the difficulties faced by individuals with disabilities in the realm of career development.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 50.95
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This is a paper about career development and disability. The paper discusses career problems encountered by adults with sensory or physical disabilities and explains the various difficulties that must be overcome. The paper also looks into the impact that the expectations of others have on individuals with disabilities.
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In their article, "Life-span Perspectives on Disability and Work: A Qualitative Study", Liza M. Conyers, Lynn C. Koch and Edna Mora Szymanski offered an insightful perspective of the career problems encountered by adults with sensory or physical disabilities. For them the transition from college to the working world often entails the need to reach higher expectations with decreased assistance in a wide variety of areas. Their struggles to carve a niche in the working world by overcoming various obstacles associated with their disability, ethnicity and gender can often lead..."
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Career Development Among Chinese Women, 2007.
An analysis of the relationship between culture and occupation among Chinese women working in the banking industry in New Zealand.
20,420 words (approx. 81.7 pages), 22 sources, APA, AU$ 396.95
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This study attempts to investigate career development among Chinese women in the banking sector in New Zealand. It discusses career, not only in terms of the relationship between the organization and occupation, but it also looks beyond to factors such as family and religion. The paper then discusses how culture and religion influence an individual in the way they dress and eat as well as many other customs.
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Abstract
Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2 - Women and Career Development
Career Theories
Career Planning
Differences Between Men & Women In Career Development
Barriers for Women
Career Development For Non-White Women
Chapter 3 - Minority Women in Careers
African-American Women as Minority
Remuneration Issues for Minority Women
Bi-culturalism
Family and Education Issues
Immigrants in Workforce
Chapter 4 - Chinese Women
Chinese Women In History
First Generation Chinese
Second Generation Chinese
Chinese in New Zealand - Current Situation
Chapter 5 - Banking Industry
Climate in the Banking Industry
Barriers for Women
Current Situation for Women in Banking
Chapter 6 - New Zealand Labor Market
Employment in New Zealand
The Effects of Immigrants
Women in the Labor Force
Other Issues
Chapter 7 - Methodology
Qualitative Research
Face To Face Interview
Participants
Sampling
Reason For Choice Of Method
Advantages and Limitations
Data Analysis
Chapter 8 - Findings
Education
The Predicaments Of Chinese Women In The Banking Industry In New Zealand
Glass Ceiling for Chinese Women
Negative Social Stereotyping
Issues In Future Career Development
Chapter 9 - Conclusion
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"The changes in the immigration policy of New Zealand are serving as tools to increase the country's human capital which is necessary for the nation's economic growth and development (Trlin & Henderson, 2000). However, with the increase in New Zealand's number of participants in the labour market, issues regarding the immigration policies have surfaced. Among the problems that trigger issues on immigration policy are the apparent rate of unemployment among the nation's locals as well as the unemployment of some migrants."
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Career Development in Organizations, 2004.
Introduces and analyzes the topic of career development in organizations.
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 88.95
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This paper discusses the importance of a career development plan in organizations and what benefits could be derived for various functions within the human resources department and the organization as a whole.
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"What is career development? Many college students have experience with the counseling department, and the career development questionnaires that assess their strengths, weaknesses, and interests then analyze the best careers for their personalities and talents. Career development in the workplace uses similar tools to assess employee strengths and talents, but it also encourages the employee to strive for more, work to their best advantage, and continually grow and change with the company as it grows and changes. Career development is a growing force in the competency of America's workforce, and it is a useful and beneficial tool for just about any Human Resources department. Career development does not encourage the staff to look elsewhere for job satisfaction; it encourages the staff to develop their own potential, while also developing their talents where they are most beneficial to the company. The company wins, the employees win, and the HR department can concentrate on other issues, rather than employee retention and turnover."
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Career Development, 2005.
This paper discusses career support programs for the disadvantaged sectors of society.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 42.95
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The paper identifies the key issues related to welfare reform and discusses the influence of career and professional development on those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The paper explains that there are many conflicts amongst this government-sponsored system. The paper also points out that there is the desire of individuals to escape these circumstances, which creates many challenges for growth and advancement in society.
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"One of the primary tasks of individuals in modern society is to provide support for those in need and for those that possess intelligence and a strong desire to advance their own careers. It is anticipated that in the process of career development, many individuals from disadvantaged environments will not be able to experience the benefits of career support programs that are offered by many organizations. Therefore, these individuals will become increasingly dependent upon low-paying jobs and even the welfare system as a means of survival. Many programs are offered by a number of organizations that provide assistance to individuals in order to avoid these circumstances altogether. The following discussion will identify the primary objectives and considerations regarding a proposed organizational perspective and its relationship to a general sociological perspective."
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Career Development, 2003.
Focuses on military communications specialists.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 50.95
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Discusses career-related resources relevant to technical and career development. Describes methods used to identify sources. Includes business magazine articles, monographs, the Internet, government resources, etc.
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This research provides an overview of career-related re.sources for military communications specialists. The research will explain methods used to identify sources of information relevant to technical and career development and then discuss which ..."
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Career Development Cycle, 2004.
Looks at factors which need to be addressed by teachers just entering the profession.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 151.95
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This paper looks at factors which need to be addressed by young teachers or those just entering the profession. It looks at various theories, and how some teachers have coped with the realities of teaching which differ in many respects from what they have been taught in education theory. It suggests ways teachers can become more effective, how they can develop a philosophy of teaching, and what changes need to be made in teacher education.
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"According to Fessler the first few years of employment constitute the induction phase for teachers. This is the period when they are socialized into the system as they strive for acceptance by their students and peers as well as by their supervisors ..."
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Career Guidance Theory, 1995.
Analyzes John Holland's assumptions and ideas as applied to guidance situations, using personality typing.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 101.95
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"Introduction
Peterson and Nisenholz (1990) define career guidance as:
...an organized, systematic program to help the individual develop self-understanding...and knowledge of the world of work...(it)...emphasizes the process of planning, decision-making, and implementation of decisions. (p. 239)
The purpose of this paper is to describe and discuss the career guidance theory of John L. Holland and to review research applying this theory to a variety of guidance situations.
Holland's Theory of Career Guidance
Holland's (1992) theory of career guidance rests on four basic assumptions. The first assumption is that most people can be characterized as one or a combination of six measurable ..."
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Theory X and Theory Y, 2008.
An examination of Theory X and Theory Y discussed by Douglas McGregor and how they compare to the maturity / immaturity theory developed by Chris Argyris.
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper examines the Theory X and Theory Y that were proposed by Douglas McGregor in his book titled "The Human Side of Enterprise." The paper discusses the assumptions that the theories are based on and how they relate to the way that employees work in an organization. The paper then looks at the maturity / immaturity theory developed by Chris Argyris and how it differs from McGregor's theories.
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Maturity/Immaturity Theory
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"According to the content of the theory, 'the command and control environment is not effective because it relies on lower needs as levers of motivation, but in modern society those needs already are satisfied and thus no longer are motivators' (Leslie, 2001). In this regard, it is expected that the employees will develop their discomfort towards the work, and will be reluctant to accept any responsibility, and 'will have no interest in organizational goals, resist change'. This eventually proves the fact that the theory 'is a self-fulfilling prophecy' (Andrew, 2005). As per the content of the theory, work is taken as a medium responsible for the satisfaction of the lower requirements of the employees, whereas the leisure time is the source of satisfaction of higher needs, but 'it is in satisfying their higher needs that employees can be most productive' (Andrew, 2005)."
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Career Counseling: Two Theories, 2002.
Explores the two theories of career guidance scholars, John Holland and Donald and Ann Roe to determine the similarities and differences between them.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 84.95
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Career counseling, from the outside, appears to be little more than an established network of people who maintain binders of job postings and help people with tips about interviews. At the high school level, they are seen as the people who carry binders of college materials and help students fill out applications and write essays. These misconceptions do a significant injustice to the field of career guidance, for they miss the entire point of what it is that the career counselor does. Helping a person discover what it is that they want to define their life with and helping them achieve that goal requires the analytical skills of a psychologist, the patience of a priest and the business eye of a CEO. At the core of career guidance are schools of philosophy and thought which center upon the work of scholars the like of John Holland and Donald and Ann Roe. It is the purpose of this paper to explore these two theories of career guidance and to find their common and uncommon ground.
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World System Theory and Regime Theory, 2005.
An exploration of two systems theories (World System Theory and Regime Theory) within the discipline of global political economy.
2,290 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 112.95
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This paper deals with two system theories that attempt to explain how asymmetrical power relations in respect of economics, politics and society from the global organisation of nations and states. It includes a brief history of these system theories, their ontology and epistemology and an analysis of their critiques.
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"The idea of a systems approach to political economy originated in the natural sciences; the world is seen as a whole entity and in this respect it is a holistic view, i.e. the properties of a system cannot be determined or explained by the sum of its components alone. This is a departure from previous subjectivist theories that considered the objective sphere an unknown and/or an unknowable concept. "
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Chaos Theory, Complexity Theory and Health Services, 2005.
A discussion on "In Commentary: The Potential of Chaos Theory and Complexity Theory for Health Services Management", by Margaret Arndt and Barbara Bigelow.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, AU$ 84.95
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This paper examines Margaret Arndt and Barbara Bigelow's book which discusses the relevance and potential of the chaos and complexity theories in terms of improving health services management in the United States. It highlights that reevaluating professional knowledge and assumptions in a field as complex as health care can be unsettling, but it can also invigorating.
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"In "Commentary: The Potential of Chaos Theory and Complexity Theory for Health Services Management", Margaret Arndt and Barbara Bigelow examine the relevance and potential of these theories in terms of improving health services management in the United States. They emphasize that reevaluating professional knowledge and assumptions in a field as complex as health care can be unsettling, but it can also invigorating. Because of the potential benefits of such an approach, Arndt and Bigelow (2000) argue in their article that applying chaos theory and complexity theory to health services management is worthy of pursuit, despite potential controversy or disputes regarding the validity of this approach. Since America's health care system is plagued by inherent complexity and chaos, applying ..."
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