Early Career Development and the Effectiveness of Formal and Informal Socialization: An Empirical Investigation in Lebanese Banks

Authors

  • Silva K. Karkoulian Lebanese American University
  • Yasmine A. Osman Lebanese American University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34120/ajas.v15i2.695

Keywords:

Formal Socialization, Informal Socialization, Career Satisfaction, Career Path, Career Goals

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to define the relationship between career development and socialization. These two concepts are highly perceived as acute, crucial, and dynamic factors for future managers. This survey is aimed to test whether socialization both formal and informal -may enhance, modify, and ameliorate career development in the Lebanese Banking Sector. The regression equations conducted in this study show that informal socialization is positively and significantly correlated with career satisfaction, career path, and career established goals. However, formal socialization is negatively correlated with both career satisfaction and career path.

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Author Biographies

Silva K. Karkoulian, Lebanese American University

B.S., and MBA Lebanese American University, formerly Beirut University College, in Beirut, EdD, Leice- ster University, is an assistant professor at the Lebanese American University, Beirut. She is a committee member and a reviewer of the European Conference on Knowledge Management, International Conference on Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management, and International Association for Computer Information Systems. She has authored many journal articles and participated in refereed conferences. Her current interests include Knowledge Management, Human Resource Development, and Ethical Impact on Information Technology.

Yasmine A. Osman, Lebanese American University

B.S. in Computer Science, American University of Beirut, and MBA, Lebanese American Universit, is a research assistant at the Lebanese American University, Beirut. She is starting off her career in research where she has already published in refereed journals and participated in refereed conferences.

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Published

2008

How to Cite

Karkoulian, S. K., & Osman, Y. A. (2008). Early Career Development and the Effectiveness of Formal and Informal Socialization: An Empirical Investigation in Lebanese Banks. Arab Journal of Administrative Sciences, 15(2), 329–343. https://doi.org/10.34120/ajas.v15i2.695

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Management