Abstract
Numerous studies using individual-level variables have sought to explain the tendency of scientists and engineers to aspire to managerial careers within R&D establishments. The present study, which concentrates on expected mobility to management, examines the interplay between structural and individual determinants of the phenomenon. Logit analyses indicate that the individual-level effects were remarkably consistent with the findings presented in the literature, lending construct validity to the dependent variable used in this study. Structural-level variables, most of which have not been examined previously in R&D establishments, greatly enhanced our understanding of expected managerial mobility. Different effects were found for growing and for declining organizations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 46-71 |
Number of pages | 26 |
Journal | Work and Occupations |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1991 |