Thesis Research Overview
I would like to look at the extent to which employees in the financial services industry (banking/insurance/accounting) manage their careers. This would include the extent to which they are included in decision making of the organisation into what ultimately affects the individual employee � their own career. In this section I would also be interested in seeing if there were differences between levels within the organisation. Is it common that those in a more senior position have more influence over their career management than those at the bottom, such as tellers in a bank or graduates coming into a new company? This is why I would like to look at the financial services industry because there are larger organisations that have a more hierarchical structure, and clear layers can be seen. If I am able to get into these large organisations then I would be able to have a bigger sample size.
It would be interesting to look closer at the role employers play. Do they consider it important for employees to have some, or complete control over career development? Also, do they see it as important to include employees in career progression decision-making?
Research Questions
1. To what extent do employees have input into decisions regarding the management of their own careers? (i.e. career development and progression).
2. To what degree would employees like to participate in the management of their own careers?
3. Is there a difference between employee involvement in career management decision-making and their level in the organisation?
4. What kind of importance do employers place on formal career management (development and progression) for strategic and economic gain?
5. To what degree do employers see employees as playing an important role in career management decisions?
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