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Chapter 25 • Developing an Effective Organization

who are interested in or have the skills to qualify for hard-to-fill jobs are encour-
aged to participate in the special programs. For example, if a company is having
difficulty recruiting computer programmers or product design specialists, it may
undertake a career development program to encourage current employees to com-
plete the necessary training for those jobs. These efforts demonstrate the company’s
commitment to its current employees. They provide opportunities for promotion
and advancement that serve as a strong motivator for employees and encourage
them to make a career with the business rather than look for opportunities outside
the company. Finally, developing current employees who have already selected the
company and have demonstrated their abilities is usually less expensive and more
reliable than recruiting outside the company.

CHECKPOINT
In what situations might a company offer special career
development programs that are not open to all employees?

25.3 Assessment

UNDERSTAND MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
Determine the best answer for each of the following questions.
1. A progression of related jobs with increasing skill requirements and
responsibility is a career
a. goal
b. review
c. plan
d. path
2. Career development programs are managed by
a. the human resources department
b. each employee
c. company executives
d. specially trained consultants hired by the company

THINK CRITICALLY
Answer the following questions as completely as possible.
3. What evidence would you look for in a business that would
demonstrate it believes in the importance of career development?
4. How can a business believe in equal opportunity for all employees
and still have special career development pro-
grams that are not open to all employees?

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