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Conceptualization and exploration of composite career anchors: An analysis of information systems personnel
Author(s) -
Ramakrishna Hindupur V.,
Potosky Denise
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
human resource development quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.756
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1532-1096
pISSN - 1044-8004
DOI - 10.1002/hrdq.1060
Subject(s) - conceptualization , competence (human resources) , psychology , autonomy , empirical research , career planning , matching (statistics) , social psychology , applied psychology , public relations , political science , pedagogy , computer science , philosophy , statistics , mathematics , epistemology , artificial intelligence , law
Some researchers have emphasized the importance of identifying individuals' dominant career anchors andperhaps matching these anchors with HR planning initiatives. However, there has been little empirical researchaddressing the existence and impact of clusters of dominant career anchors. This study addresses this gap in theliterature and examines the career anchors of 163 information systems (IS) professionals. Consistentwiththe findings of earlier studies, nine career anchors (managerial competence, identity, variety, service,geographic security, autonomy, organizational stability, technical competence, and creativity) were evidentinthis sample. Results provide evidence of multiple dominant anchors for many individuals, and that individualswithmultiple dominant anchors do not report significantly different career‐related outcomes than those withsingle dominant anchors. The results suggest that clusters of career anchors, rather than a single dominantanchor,should be considered in HR planning efforts for IS personnel, and potentially for personnel in other careerfields.