The role of human capital, motivation and supervisor sponsorship in predicting career success
Journal of Organizational BehaviorPublished 1 September 1999
Sandy J. Wayne, Robert C. Liden, Maria L. Kraimer, Isabel K. Graf
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Abstract
Based on Turner's (1960) contest- and sponsored-mobility systems, a comprehensive model of the determinants of career success was examined. Human capital and motivational variables represented the contest-mobility system whereas leader–member exchange and supervisor career mentoring represented the sponsored-mobility system. Results based on data from 245 supervisor–subordinate dyads indicated limited support for the contest-mobility system and strong support for the sponsored-mobility system. Interestingly, the two forms of sponsorship were differentially related to career outcomes. Specifically, leader–member exchange was positively related to salary progression, promotability, and career satisfaction. Career mentoring, however, was only related to promotability. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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PsychologySocial SciencesBusiness, Management and Accounting
Work and motivation
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