The relationship between career establishment strategies and self-directedness in generation Y men and women: Insights from Malaysia's multinational employees

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on investigating career strategies of Malaysian generation Y employees, and uncovers that pursuing a creating career opportunities strategy, a seeking career guidance strategy, or a self-nomination strategy positively influences self-directedness in individuals. Yet far fewer female than male respondents pursued a creating career opportunities strategy driven by career self-directedness at their career establishment stage, but both genders did equally seek career guidance from mentors in a strategic way.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "The relationship between career establishment strategies and self-directedness in generation Y men and women: Insights from Malaysia's multinational employees", Strategic Direction, Vol. 35 No. 12, pp. 33-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-09-2019-0176