Chapter III
METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction
This third Chapter defines the methodology that has been followed
throughout the research. In this chapter, the research problem will be
conceptualized based on literature. It explains the sample of the study, data
collection techniques and data analysis techniques. Although there are many
organizations to make research, Jaffna District secretariat was selected. Based
on the selected organization, samples were selected.
3.1 Conceptualization of the research problem
3.1.1 The research problem
Today, every person is likely to have any job, which is available. In
this research, the problem is that career choice of the employees affects their
career satisfaction. The research problem can be given in the form of following
research question.
Are the career choices of employees determining their career satisfaction?
3.1.2 Conceptual model
This research problem has been conceptualized based on literature.
Conceptual model can be developed as follows.
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Conceptual model
Career choice
Career stage
Occupational
Career Satisfaction
Orientation
Skills
Career Anchors
Independent variable Dependent variable
Career choice Career satisfaction
According to the above model career choice can be determined by
four variables.
1. Career stage
A person’s career stage passes through the following stages.
Growth stage
Exploration stage
Establishment stage
Maintenance stage
Decline stage
Therefore, the above stages will influence knowledge of and
preference for various occupations.
2. Occupational orientation
The theory developed by John Holland that says there are six basic
personal orientations that determine the sort of careers to which people are
drawn. These six basic personality orientations are
Realistic orientation
Investigative orientation
Social orientation
Conventional orientation
Enterprising orientation
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METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction
This third Chapter defines the methodology that has been followed
throughout the research. In this chapter, the research problem will be
conceptualized based on literature. It explains the sample of the study, data
collection techniques and data analysis techniques. Although there are many
organizations to make research, Jaffna District secretariat was selected. Based
on the selected organization, samples were selected.
3.1 Conceptualization of the research problem
3.1.1 The research problem
Today, every person is likely to have any job, which is available. In
this research, the problem is that career choice of the employees affects their
career satisfaction. The research problem can be given in the form of following
research question.
Are the career choices of employees determining their career satisfaction?
3.1.2 Conceptual model
This research problem has been conceptualized based on literature.
Conceptual model can be developed as follows.
30
, Figure:9
Conceptual model
Career choice
Career stage
Occupational
Career Satisfaction
Orientation
Skills
Career Anchors
Independent variable Dependent variable
Career choice Career satisfaction
According to the above model career choice can be determined by
four variables.
1. Career stage
A person’s career stage passes through the following stages.
Growth stage
Exploration stage
Establishment stage
Maintenance stage
Decline stage
Therefore, the above stages will influence knowledge of and
preference for various occupations.
2. Occupational orientation
The theory developed by John Holland that says there are six basic
personal orientations that determine the sort of careers to which people are
drawn. These six basic personality orientations are
Realistic orientation
Investigative orientation
Social orientation
Conventional orientation
Enterprising orientation
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