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Mini-Case Gig Abite Is a Bright, Hard-Working Engineer Who Once Owned

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Gig Abite is a bright, hard-working engineer who once owned a successful engineering consulting firm in his native country of Frinezia. Gig became discouraged by the high tax rates in Frinezia, so he immigrated to the United States eleven years ago. Soon after moving to the U.S., Gig again started his own business, which he named Giganeers Consulting. The company struggled at first, and almost went under midway through its second year. However, Gig never lost faith, the company survived, and it soon developed a growing reputation for quality work and dependable service. Giganeers began experiencing sustained growth early in its fourth year. In fact, Gig hired additional employees over the next few years to keep up with the increasing workload. His company, which started with only Gig and 2 other full time workers, now provides jobs for 43 full-time employees as well as many part time workers.
Despite these past successes, some clouds are on the horizon. The company recently suffered its first drop in business since its very early years. Gig is convinced that the problem is not with his company, but rather due to a downturn in the U.S. economy. He heard a national broadcast last week reporting that the value of the total output of final goods and services in the U.S. declined over the last quarter. The news anchor went on to state that many economists believe that this downward trend is likely to continue for several more months. Gig is concerned that he will have to lay off some of his employees if the economy doesn't improve. He hopes that the government does something soon to put the economy back on track.
-Gig started Giganeers to earn a profit, but by working hard and increasing his market share, he was able to create jobs for others. This is an example of the ______________ concept.

Definitions:

Early Career

The initial stage of an individual's professional life, often characterized by learning, skill development, and exploration of career paths.

Boundaryless Career

A career path that is not confined to a single organization and involves moving between jobs, sectors, or industries.

Self-Directed "Free Agents"

Pertains to individuals who manage their careers independently, often working on a contractual or freelance basis rather than through permanent employment.

Retiree

An individual who has concluded their professional or working career and has transitioned out of the workforce, often due to age or personal choice.