Despite the logic that in order to increase the national competitiveness we need to maximize developing the human resources of women in corporations, the level of utilizing corporate women has shown far below our expectations.
The present study was a...
Despite the logic that in order to increase the national competitiveness we need to maximize developing the human resources of women in corporations, the level of utilizing corporate women has shown far below our expectations.
The present study was aimed at analyzing the current practices and problems of career development in Korean corporations, thereby suggesting comprehensive strategies for improving career development of women.
The study attempted to integrate relevant theories of career development for women. The analysis of current practices included the level of women's participation in the labor market, gender discrimination practices in human resource management systems, and the current status of corporate culture.
The results were that the most critical barrier in the career development of women was men's negative attitudes toward women which were geared to discrimination practices in human resource management systems.
Given the results and theories, strategies for improving career development of women were suggested. The strategies involved a variety of specific ways in terms of three levels: organizational, societal, and individual levels.
Finally, implications and limitations of the study were presented.