The evolution of the boundaryless career concept: Examining physical and psychological mobility

Abstract Although there has been increased interest in the boundaryless career since the publication of Arthur and Rousseau’s book (1996) , there is still some misunderstanding about what the concept means. This article examines the boundaryless career and presents a model that attempts to visually capture Arthur and Rousseau’s suggestion that the concept involves six underlying meanings. Rather than considering whether or not an individual has a boundaryless career, the model focuses on the degree of mobility reflected in a career along two continua: one psychological, one physical. Based on the model, we suggest five propositions and a series of directions for future research.

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