Application of Complexity Theory to Organizational Career Management System’s Development

Abstract

The paper aims to highlight the relevance of complexity theory application to organizational career management processes and systems. This perspective enables to reveal and analyse the employees’ career management challenges faced by organizations in the context of high complexity. The study shows that organizations strive for a flexible and adaptable workforce while employees seek to increase their employability and competitiveness in organizations and in the labour market. Consequently, the role of current organizations in the context of complexity in employees’ career management is to help them to sustain and grow their career potential thereby strengthening their own competitive advantage.

Keywords

• organizational career management
• complexity theory
• career complexity