Career ladder

Career ladder

The term "career ladder" is a metaphor or buzzword used to denote vertical job promotion. In business and human resources management, the ladder typically describes the progression from entry level positions to higher levels of pay, skill, responsibility, or authority. This metaphor is spatially oriented, and frequently used to denote upward mobility within a stratified promotion model. Because the ladder does not provide for lateral movement, it is assumed to be a singular track with the greatest benefits at the top.

In this usage, the spatial metaphor of "bridge" would describe lateral promotion. A bridged system would more closely resemble a fraternal organizational style.


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