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A Study of Career Development Programs in Japanese Companies

Research Project

Project/Area Number 11630116
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Business administration
Research InstitutionHokkaido University

Principal Investigator

FIRKOLA PETER  Hokkaido University, International Student Center, Associate Professor, 留学生センター, 助教授 (30301013)

Project Period (FY) 1999 – 2000
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2001)
Budget Amount *help
¥2,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,900,000)
Fiscal Year 2000: ¥1,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000)
Fiscal Year 1999: ¥1,800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,800,000)
Keywordscareer / Japanese companies / career development / career planning / HRM / career path / Japanese management / CDP / キャリア志向
Research Abstract

In this research project, career development practices in large Japanese companies are examined as a means of forecasting possible future management trends in Japan. Based on in-depth interviews, the data shows that a new career development paradigm has emerged in these companies. The results indicate that there is a significant difference in the traditional career development paradigm compared with the emerging career development paradigm in each of the four key career development areas: 1) training, 2) promotion, 3) transfers, and 4) career planning. In this emerging career development paradigm, the emphasis is on employees being made more responsible for their own career development. The implications of these shifts in career development-practices in Japan-are discussed.

Report

(3 results)
  • 2001 Final Research Report Summary
  • 2000 Annual Research Report
  • 1999 Annual Research Report

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Published: 1999-04-01   Modified: 2021-04-07  

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