The concept of career anchors indicates that there is more to career development than having and matching skills to competency requirements. Some managers view development as a moral imperative. That is, business is about making money, but it also should be about helping people to grow and realize their career aspirations. Do you agree? Explain why or why not.

As described in the Manager’s Notebook, “Anchor Yourself,” employees’ career anchors may be motivated by different sets of values.
The anchors have important implications for the type of career an individual will find most motivating and satisfying. Review the eight anchors and their implication as presented in the Manager’s.