Impact of Career Choice on Performance

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THE IMPACT OF CAREER CHOICE ON PERFORMANCE CASE STUDY OF KENYA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY CHAPTER ONE 1. INTRODUCTION This introductory chapter on the impact of career choice selection on performance focuses on definition of key concepts, background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, research questions, significance of the study, scope and limitations of the study and the conceptual framework of the study. 1. Background of the Study Career is a life long assignment, which enables an individual to earn money to satisfy himself/herself. It is a way of life for a person. A career imposes a number of responsibilities and duties on an individual. Different careers have different requirements in terms of human skills, knowledge, personality, location and climate. “A career may be thought of as a long-term project for an individual’s life. One’s career may be “in” business, law, teaching, entertainment, professional philanthropy, or something else” (Care, 1984). According to Jon Van Maanen (1977) “career is a series of related experiences that makes an individual’s life” Sociologically, career refers to any pattern of occupational change (vertical and/or horizontal) of any occupational group.(Nosow and Form, 1962). Consistent with this concept of career, Hall (2002) defines career as different attitudes and behaviours that are linked with individuals and their work related experiences and actions. Schein (1978) relates career to the career “anchors” an inner feeling of motivation or a power of inspiration for an individual. He has mentioned that there are a number of stages in the career cycle including growth, fantasy and exploration. An individual can reach a realistic career choice by performing a number of jobs and by utilizing his/her abilities interests, thoughts and skills. Career choice starts during early age,
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