Sprint/Nextel Career Development Program

Abstract

Study discusses the merger of Sprint-Nextel completed in 2005 . The merger has fused 60 ,000 employees who came from two different employment cultures . In to deal with the situation , a career development program is initiated by the company for the old and new employees Sprint-Nextel starts development with training and inculcating values thru the company 's code of conduct . Study also analyzed the effect of the career development program on retention , success of the program and job satisfaction . Conclusion shows career development program of Sprint-Nextel is well designed for its

present employees . However constraints for further programs development are seen in recent economic situation in the country which affects profitability of the company CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

A Company Analysis

The merger of Sprint /Nextel is a big development in the telecommunication industry . The merger made them a major wireless data communication provider to challenge its two larger rivals . Talks about the merger (Money-CNN , 2004 ) said that combined cost of the company is expected to be 70 billion . The merger was completed on August 12 2005 , serving 44 million subscribers worldwide . The deal , source said is a merger of two equals , as the top executives of the two companies believes each strength fit each other very well . Sprint is seen as a leader in wireless data communication and has stronger presence in the consumer market , while Nextel has been the pioneer in the walkie-talkie service and has its primary customer base among business customers

Impact of merger to employees...