Career Development of Managers and Executives: A Compendium.
Abstract
This paper summarizes selected materials in the professional literature. There is clear evidence that the mix of required skills and knowledge is quite different for workers, supervisors, managers, and executives. Consequently, development occurs at all stages in career progression. Strong indicators suggest that guided on-the-job experience is more valuable than classroom experience in developing an understanding of work processes, although the classroom is a preferred forum for the development of conceptual skills. Technological obsolescence of senior personnel is a common concern in both private and public enterprise. Empirical evidence strongly suggests that, given an adequate experience background, certain personal characteristics are primary determinants of performance excellence. Other studies suggest that achievement is related to positive and supportive attitudes. While breadth of experience is often highly regarded, personnel practices tend to foster specialization. Serious attention to issues relating to employee development, over a broad spectrum of American public and private enterprises and over a very long period of time, clearly indicates that there is no preferred, most effective, or 'best' program design. Each enterprise must design its own program to fit its own environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA146212
Entities
People
- A. Klotz
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses