Title :
Climbing the ladder (career advancement)
Author :
Youst, David B. ; Lipsett, Laurence
fDate :
4/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Changes in the work environment and in the traditional rungs to success brought about by increasing global competition, which has pressured leading American companies to place more emphasis on profitability, are discussed. The different career tracks traditionally found in manufacturing companies are examined. Strategies for building skills that lead to increased respect and influence throughout the industry are described.<>
Keywords :
personnel; professional aspects; American companies; career advancement; global competition; industry; manufacturing companies; profitability; work environment; Aging; Companies; Contracts; Costs; Engineering profession; Manufacturing; Production; Productivity; Profitability;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE