| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 879893 | Human Resource Management Review | 2006 | 10 Pages |
Over the past 15 years a series of federal initiatives and laws have changed the nature of the way that the federal government conducts business. One impact of these changes has been a concentration on the professionalization of certain occupations within the federal government, monitored by the federal government, or supported by the federal government. A review of these laws and the literature on professionalization of occupations is provided. Then examples of federal influence on the professionalization of three fields are provided: library paraprofessionals, victim services providers, and contract specialists. Finally, the implications of the federal government influence on professionalization for human resource management are discussed.
