Understanding Proactive Behaviours and Career Success: Evidence From an Emerging Economy

Roziah Mohd Rasdi; Thomas N. Garavan; Maimunah Ismail

doi:10.15388/omee.2011.2.2.14281

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Roziah Mohd Rasdi

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Thomas N. Garavan

University of Limerick

Maimunah Ismail

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Published 2011-12-30

https://doi.org/10.15388/omee.2011.2.2.14281

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Keywords

proactive behaviors
individual career management
networking behavior
computer skills
career success

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Rasdi, R.M., Garavan, T.N. and Ismail, M. (2011) “Understanding Proactive Behaviours and Career Success: Evidence From an Emerging Economy”, Organizations and Markets in Emerging Economies, 2(2), pp. 53–71. doi:10.15388/omee.2011.2.2.14281.

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Abstract

This article explores the relationship between proactive career behaviours and both objective and subjective career success. The study was conducted on a sample of managers within the public sector of an emerging economy (Malaysia). A sample of 288 managers reported on their proactive career behaviours and career success. Results show that managers who engage in individual career management and networking behaviours report more subjective career success. Networking is positively related to both objective and subjective career success. We discuss the implications for managers' career in emerging economies.

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