IMPACTS OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLANS ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION AT AMERICAN EXPRESS KARACHI

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to the determine impact of career development plans on employee job satisfaction at American Express Karachi. The study identify that three independent variables that are career planning, growth and management and its impacts on career development. Career development, is further linked with another variable employee job satisfaction. Methodology/sample: The research, being explanatory in nature, involved quantitative data collected through a questionnaire. The data were collect from a sample of 295 employees of American Express Karachi.This sample of 295 participants were selected using convenience sampling technique. SPSS tool was used to analyse the data through application of regression analysis and Pearson Correlation. Findings: The result revealed that there is a strong and significant impact of career management and growth on career development and career development has significant impact on job satisfaction of employees. However, the results do not show any significant impact of career planning on career development of employees at American Express. Practical Implications: The findings/results of this research are likely to help the management of American Express Karachi to improve their effectiveness and find ways to satisfy their employees in order to enhance their career development.