Technopreneurial inclinations and career management strategy among information technology professionals

This paper examines the career goals and career management strategy of information technology (IT) professionals in Singapore. The results of this research found that IT professionals seek to advance their careers in three ways. The first two are standard career paths, which involve specializing in either a technical or a managerial career. The third career path, termed technopreneurship, involves IT professionals setting up their own IT business. The results of this research also showed that: (1) career planning has a positive impact on career strategy, (2) career strategy has a positive impact on professional enhancement, and (3) professional enhancement has a positive impact on career satisfaction. One important implication of these results is that it is importance for IT professionals to plan and strategize their career.

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