ABSTRACT

The Kaleidoscope Career Model (KCM) is a new way of thinking about careers.

The model suggests that each of the three parameters — authenticity, balance and

challenge — is active as a signpost throughout a person’s career.

Using the metaphor of a kaleidoscope, it suggest that individuals rearrange the

different aspects of their lives to form different career patterns based on the individual's

particular situation at that point in time.

This project measures the authenticity and work life balance of the employees towards

their job and it explores the importance of challenging work environment.

For this the convenient sampling method is used. The analyzed data defines that there

is a correlation exist between authenticity and qualification. And also employees working

in this company agree with demands in their job and interfere with their family life.

It determines the correlation exist between ABC’s of Kaleidoscope career and also

suggestions were made to improve the HR career.

The model recognizes the influence of gender upon career decision making, arguing

that career transitions are the usually the result of a combination of push and pull factors.

A successful career is no longer viewed as working for a single firm forever.

Rather than define their lives and self-worth in terms of a preordained, often

constraining career track, workers are creating their own Kaleidoscope Careers to suit

their lives.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

CHAPTER PARTICULARS PAGE NO

I 1 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE TOPIC 1

1.2 INDUSTRY PROFILE 2

1.3 COMPANY PROFILE 4

1.4 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 6

1.5 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 6

1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 6

II 2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE 7

III 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 9

3.1 RESEARCH DESIGN 9

3.2 DATA COLLECTION 9

3.3 TOOLS USED FOR ANALYSIS 10

IV 4 ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 13

V 5 FINDINGS, SUGGESTIONS & CONLUSION 49

5.1 FINDINGS 49

5.2 SUGGESTION 51

5.3 CONCLUSION 52

BIBILIOGRAPHY 53

APPENDIX 54

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE NO. TABLE NAME PAGE NO

4.1.1 Table on Gender Wise Classification 13

4.1.2 Table on Age Wise Classification 14

4.1.3 Table on Qualification of the Respondents 15

4.1.4 Table on Income Level of the Respondents per year 16

4.1.5 Table on feeling of personal accomplishment. 17

4.1.6 Table on personal growth 18

4.1.7 Table on flexibility of work hours 19

4.1.8 Table on job security 20

4.1.9 Table on drop up and drop down facilities 21

4.1.10 Table on healthy work / life balance. 22

4.1.11 Table on Flexibility of work and personal life 23

4.1.12 Table on challenges 24

4.1.13 Table on job motivation 25

4.1.14 Table on Stimulating job tasks 26

4.1.15 Table on goal directed. 27

4.1.16 Table on significant pressure and anxiety to life. 28

4.1.17 Table on training, technical support and equipment 29

4.1.18 Table on authority to perform their duties effectively. 30

4.1.19 Table on Worklife balance policy satisfies individual needs 31

4.1.20 Table on employee involvement 32

4.1.21 Table on current work life management policy of the organisation 33

4.1.22 Table on opportunity to access in different areas 34

4.1.23 Table on challenges in work 35

4.1.24 Table on Challenge to have successful career. 36

4.1.25 Table on good use of skills and abilities 37

4.1.26 Table on Leadership 38

4.1.27 Table on planned goals and objectives for job 39

4.1.28 Table on demands of job interfere with family life 41

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4.1.29 Table on loyalty 42

4.2.1 Table on Chi Square 43

4.3.1 Table on Correlation Coefficient 45

4.4.1 Table on Anova 47

4.5.1 Table on Weighted Average 48

LIST OF CHARTS

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CHART. NO. CHART NAME PAGE NO

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4.1.1 Chart on Gender Wise Classification 134.1.2 Chart on Age Wise Classification 144.1.3 Chart on Qualification of the Respondents 154.1.4 Chart on Income Level of the Respondents per year 164.1.5 Chart on feeling of personal accomplishment. 174.1.6 Chart on personal growth 184.1.7 Chart on flexibility of work hours 194.1.8 Chart on job is security 204.1.9 Chart on drop up and drop down facilities 214.1.10 Chart on healthy work / life balance. 224.1.11 Chart on Flexibility of work and personal life 234.1.12 Chart on challenges 244.1.13 Chart on job motivation 254.1.14 Chart on Stimulating job tasks 264.1.15 Chart on goal directed. 274.1.16 Chart on significant pressure and anxiety to life. 284.1.17 Chart on training, technical support and equipment 294.1.18 Chart on authority to perform their duties effectively. 304.1.19 Chart onWorklife balance policy satisfies individual needs. 314.1.20 Chart on employee involvement 324.1.21 Chart on work life management policy of the organisation 334.1.22 Chart on opportunity to access in different areas 344.1.23 Chart on work challenges 354.1.24 Chart on Challenge to have successful career. 364.1.25 Chart on good use of skills and abilities 374.1.26 Chart on suggestions and leadership 384.1.27 Chart on planned goals and objectives for job 394.1.28 Charts on demands of job interfere with family life 41

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