Beyond stereotypes of IT professionals: implications for IT HR practices

ABSTRACT

IT professionals are complicated---managers need to go beyond stereotypes to truly understand them.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.7 THE COMPUTING PROFESSION
      K.7.0 General

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.1 MODELS AND PRINCIPLES
      H.1.0 General

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education

General Terms:
Human Factors