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Notwithstanding this dilemma, the importance <strong>of</strong> maintaining a broad definition <strong>of</strong> career theory has<br />

never been more important than it is today. <strong>The</strong> global economy, corporate DOWNSIZING, massive<br />

shifts in job types, and technological changes have dramatically changed the nature <strong>of</strong> careers (Kanter,<br />

1989). <strong>The</strong>se systemic changes in the fabric <strong>of</strong> work challenge all career theories and provide a potent<br />

reminder <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> historical period and cohort effects in theory and research. Career<br />

theories that are truly generalizable will hold to the test <strong>of</strong> such change. Others may not, becoming more<br />

conditional, middle-range theories. Certainly, these striking changes in modern work life are putting<br />

career theory to the test.<br />

See also Career plateauing; Succession planning; Management <strong>of</strong> high potential; Motivation and<br />

performance; Nonwork/work; Tournament promotion.<br />

Bibliography<br />

Arthur, M. B., Hall, D. T. & Lawrence, B. S. (Eds), (1989). Handbook <strong>of</strong> career theory. Cambridge,<br />

UK: Cambridge University Press.<br />

Barley, S. R. (1989). Careers, identities, and institutions: <strong>The</strong> legacy <strong>of</strong> the Chicago school <strong>of</strong><br />

sociology. In M. B. Arthur, D. T. Hall & B. S. Lawrence (Eds), Handbook <strong>of</strong> career theory (pp. 41–65).<br />

Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.<br />

Blau, P. & Duncan, O. D. (1967). <strong>The</strong> American occupational structure. New York: Wiley.<br />

Hall, D. T. (1976). Careers in organizations. Santa Monica, CA: Goodyear.<br />

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