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Nonsalaried U.S. Employees' Careers: An Exploratory Study.
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McDonald, Kimberly S.; Hite, Linda M.; Gilbreath, Brad – Career Development International, 2002
Focus group interviews with 49 hourly employees explored job satisfaction and the role of career development activities. Satisfied workers were either not interested in advancement or felt they had advancement opportunities. Dissatisfied workers perceived inadequate rewards and lack of opportunities. Results suggested that fairness issues may…
Descriptors: Career Development, Job Satisfaction, Occupational Aspiration, Promotion (Occupational)
Gender Issues in Management Development: Implications and Research Agenda.
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Hite, Linda M.; McDonald, Kimberly S. – Journal of Management Development, 1995
Research documenting gender bias in higher education points to similar problems women face in management training. More research is needed on gender issues in selection, development, and promotion processes in organizations. (SK)
Descriptors: Career Development, Equal Education, Gender Issues, Higher Education
HRD Initiatives Contributing to Women's Career Progress.
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McDonald, Kimberly S.; Hite, Linda M. – Performance Improvement, 1999
Highlights findings from the literature on management development experiences that influence women's advancement. Discusses results of a study of 27 female managers about their participation in management development. Describes four human resource development (HRD) initiatives with the potential to enhance women's management development: training,…
Descriptors: Career Ladders, Careers, Employment Level, Females