Career Development: A Human Resource Development Perspective

by Kimberly S. McDonald, Linda M. Hite

Overview

Career Development: A Human Resource Development Perspective second edition offers an integrated framework for career development within the Human Resource function. It goes beyond conventional interventions, providing an interdisciplinary perspective. The authors explore challenges associated with contemporary careers and how a complication of contextual factors, individual attributes, and support mechanisms have and will influence career development.

As with the previous edition, McDonald and Hite bring together the strengths of both theory and practical application, offering an integrated framework for career development. New to this edition are:

• Cases to support further reflection and problem-solving.
• Supplementary material for each chapter that includes discussion questions and further resources.
• An enhanced chapter on ethics and social justice.
• A concluding chapter which explores ongoing trends to expand the career development conversation.

This book will help prepare human resource development students, scholars, and practitioners to develop and maintain successful career development programs, and to foster more innovative research that advances the discourse, as well as address their own professional interests.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032157191
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/26/2023
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	258
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kimberly S. McDonald, EdD, is a professor emerita of organizational leadership and supervision. For over 30 years, she taught and held administrative positions at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Her research has been published in a number of career and HRD publication outlets. She also served on the AHRD Board of Directors and was Editor-in-Chief for Advances in Developing Human Resources.

Linda M. Hite, PhD, is professor emerita of organizational leadership and supervision. Her early experience as a career counselor fostered an interest in career development that continued when she joined the faculty at Purdue University Fort Wayne, where she taught for 24 years and served as department chair. Her research has appeared in multiple book chapters and journals, and she has been on editorial boards for three HRD journals.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Career Development: What Does It Mean to Have a Career?

Chapter 2: Career Theory and Concepts

Chapter 3: Strategic Career Development

Chapter 4: Career Development Interventions

Chapter 5: Career Development Links to Career Psychology

Chapter 6: Career Development and Diverse Populations

Chapter 7: Career Challenges

Chapter 8: Ethical and Social Justice Considerations

Chapter 9: Concluding Thoughts: The Ongoing Career Conversation

Case study A: Jake Jackson's First Day

Prepared by: Michael J. Kirchner

Case Study B: The New Training Specialist

Prepared by: Michael J. Kirchner

Case C: The Employee, The Social Media Policy, and The Post

Prepared by: Kimberly W. O’Connor

Case Study D: The Remote Worker

Prepared by: Kimberly W. O’Connor

Case Study E: Elise Morgan – Vice President of Operations

Prepared by: Linda Hite

Case Study F: Staying Valued Over a Long Career

Prepared by: Paresh Mishra

Case Study G: Social Justice and the Office of Racial Equality and Social Unity at Corning

Contributors/Authors: Millicent Ruffin, Crystal Brown, Henriette Lundgren and Cathy Mazan Murata

Index

Editorial Reviews

Simply put, this exemplary text provides a much-needed resource on an important topic. The demands of today’s work settings require that employees know how their learning activities will help advance their interests and address the performance needs of their organizations. McDonald and Hite provide a thoughtful understanding of career development, guiding HRD professionals and managers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. – Ronald L. Jacobs, University of Illinois, USA

McDonald and Hite's book does not disappoint. The title encompasses contemporary career theories and the latest research, making both accessible to the researcher and HRD practitioner. The authors also consider the changing nature of work, such as the role of technology and workforce demographics, and offers strategic career development advice for individuals and organizations. – Eddy Ng, PhD, Dalhousie University, Canada

This new textbook provides a concise and comprehensive analysis of the core theories and frameworks underpinning career development.Written in an engaging and accessible style, it is suited to both undergraduate and graduate-level students. It is sure to become a favourite amongst academics and students alike. – David McGuire, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland

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