International careers of Indian workers in Tokyo-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

International careers of Indian workers in Tokyo

Published:2009-05-22 Issue:2 Volume:14 Page:148-168
ISSN:1362-0436
Container-title:Career Development International
language:en
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Author:

Agullo Bernat,Egawa Midori

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to show the need for new conceptualizations to explain international career behaviors emerging from increasing international migration flows.Design/methodology/approachThe career diversity and growth of Indian knowledge workers in Tokyo is estimated through the analysis of secondary data and previous qualitative studies.FindingsThe shortage of skills in IT and liberalization of migration policies is enabling diverse international career development. Individuals' career stories are suggested as a key to understand differences in career behavior.Research limitations/implicationsFurther studies with more concrete data on employment, larger samples and comparison with different international career patterns will enhance understanding of international careers.Practical implicationsIndividuals with international careers are potentially beneficial for organizations, but diverse career behaviors demand adaptable support systems. Using career stories is suggested as a suitable strategy to understand individual priorities and values.Originality/valueThe paper bridges the gap between research on careers, IHRM and highly skilled migration.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management,Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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