Answer to Question #204047 in Management for Millicent

Question

The main dilemma in which the strength-based approach will bring into the HR department is based on the career management. Career management is the process by which the individual profession is being shaped and planned in accordance with the needs of the organisation. Career management is different from career development in that it is not based on the individual shaping their careers in accordance with their personal needs and inspirations.

3.1 Making reference to the above statement, what is the fundamental difference between career management and career development? (10)

3.2 What are some of the strategies companies can use to promote career management instead of career development in their organisation

Answer 1

(a) Career development is a training that teaches individuals the skills they need to stay current or advance in their institution while Career management is the continual process of advancing career-related goals and planning a route to achieve those goals.

(b) Some of the strategies companies can use to promote career management are;

• Take a personal interest in employee career goals.
• Promote virtual training and learning.
• Encourage mentoring and job shadowing.
• Rotate employee roles.
• Support work-life balance.