Career challenges at Media Inc. Issue 1 (13th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barnardo, Claire; Ronnie, Linda
• Is Part Of: Emerald emerging markets case studies. Volume 9:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 19
• Publication Date: 2019-05-13
• Subjects: Career development/promotion -- Human resource management -- Intention to leave/employee retention
• DOI: 10.1108/EEMCS-08-2018-0187
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2045-0621

Abstract

Abstract : Learning outcomes: The learning objectives to be drawn from the case are as follows: to explore the violation of the psychological contract; to understand the notion of the boundaryless career; to assess the advantages and disadvantages of leaving an employer; to explore the factors to be considered when contemplating a career move; and to identify career management strategies in the digital age. Case overview/synopsis: Management practices at Media Inc. have resulted in a growing sense of dissatisfaction for Palesa Khume who had been hired to head up the management team of a new glossy women's magazine, Mirror Me. This project was exciting and exhilarating for Khume. The shifting of agreed-upon objectives causes increased stress to Media Inc. employees and comes to a head with the reneging of the agreed-upon year-end bonus to Khume. She is now faced with the decision whether she should stay or leave the organisation. Complexity academic level: Postgraduate Business students, especially MBA students. Supplementary materials: Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [e-mail] to request teaching notes. Subject code: CSS 6: Human Resource Management