The Effect of Organizational Experience on Managerial Career Attainment in an Internal Labor Market

Authors: Hurley A.E.¹; Sonnenfeld J.A.²

Source: Journal of Vocational Behavior, Volume 52, Number 2, April 1998 , pp. 172-190(19)

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Abstract:

There is a lack of empirical research on determinants of career attainment regarding top management. This study explored the effects of demographic, human capital, and organizational experience factors on top managers' career attainment in an internal labor market. A sample of 683 managers selected for top management was compared with a sample of 683 managers still in middle level positions. The inclusion of women and minorities in our sample allowed us to explore the moderating effects of gender and race on career attainment. The results indicated that both human capital and organizational experience factors contributed to top level managerial selection. Gender moderated the results between nature of organizational experience and career attainment. The study highlights the importance of specifying the level of career success researchers are exploring in their studies and the type of career systems in which this success is observed. Copyright 1998 Academic Press.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Chapman University 2: Emory University

Publication date: 1998-04-01