Unocal career planning and development system in the fast changes of globalization era

Abstract

Abstract Human Resources have been viewed as a greatest asset in an organization and therefore their planning, utilization and development has taken an importance in enabling the organization to thrive in the competitive turbulence of business world. As a company that continues to grow and expand, Unocal is fully aware in the need for taking well-planned actions to ensure availability of high caliber human resources to staff the organization on continuing basis. Career Planning and Development at Unocal addresses exactly this purpose to sustain high performance of the Company's operation due to high performing employees in all parts of the Company. Managers and supervisors are the critical link between Unocal and its employees in the success of the Career Planning and Development. They are held responsible for the following: • Identifying organizational and manpower needs for his department. • Identifying potential employees • Developing adequate training and development programs. • Monitoring the progress of each employee. Career Planning and Development at Unocal assists the management in meeting the Company's goal, and is an important part of the Company's policy of continuous improvement.