Career orientations and career success among research, and development and engineering professionals

Article Abstract:

The dimensions of career orientation and their correlations with individual and work-related outcome variables among 78 research and development and engineering (RD&E) professionals have been examined. The findings of the study are important in motivating this group of employees for organizations that would like to venture in world markets. Results show that RD&E professionals are service, lifestyle and security-oriented. However, they did not score very well on technical orientation and entrepreneurship. It is further suggested that the dual career ladder is not an effective means of managing RD&E professionals.

Industrial research, Career development

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Factors influencing engineers' perceptions of organizational support for innovation

Article Abstract:

An engineer's perception of organizational support for innovation and the development of new solutions to task related problems is influenced by many factors. These factors include the amount of formalization, the degree of decision centralization and an individual's information processing style. A supportive environment is perceived when engineers can successfully deal with various degrees of perceived task uncertainty.

Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Organizational behavior

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An investigation of factors affecting how engineers and scientists seek information

Article Abstract:

Aerospace scientists and engineers were found to limit their sources of information depending upon the type of source. Companies are advised to train and reward their employees for increasing their knowledge through more channels.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Scientists, Psychological aspects, Statistical Data Included, Methods, Astronautical research, Information management, Learning, Psychology of, Learning theory (Psychology)

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