Toward a multilevel theory of career development: advancing human resource development theory building

Abstract

Career development (CD) is a multilevel topic involving both the individual and\nthe organization and influencing outcomes at the individual, group and organization\nlevel. The established limitations in current CD theory and human resource development\n(HRD) theory building can be addressed by examining the topic of CD through a\nmultilevel lens. Using multilevel theory building (MLTB) to bridge the theoretical gap\nbetween individuals and organizations, this approach to theory building provides an\nopportunity for HRD professionals to address goals important to both individuals and\norganizations. Based on the CD and HRD interests described above, the threefold\npurpose of this study is to develop a multilevel theory of CD as a means of strengthening\nthe theoretical connection between CD and HRD, advancing theory building in HRD,\nand contributing to meaningful convergence amongst existing CD theory. A new MLTB\nframework is developed and subsequently used to develop a multilevel theory of CD.\nFinally, future research options are suggested in order to make the appropriate theory\nrefinements, continue the dialogue about MLTB and multilevel considerations in HRD,\nand add to the convergence of CD theory by providing a multilevel perspective of CD.

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