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Making sense of one's career: An analysis and typology of supervisor career stories

Authors :
Canary, Heather E.
Canary, Daniel J.
Source :
Communication Quarterly. May, 2007, Vol. 55 Issue 2, p225, 22 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A study examines accounts of supervisors from two companies of how their careers began and developed. A typology of story features reveals that participants made sense of their careers by utilizing topoi of agency, organizational and task features, and supportive relationships.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01463373
Volume :
55
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Communication Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.167673748