This document discusses concepts related to career planning and development. It defines career as a sequence of jobs or positions held over a person's working life. Career planning and development involves helping individuals achieve their career goals through activities like identifying needs and opportunities, counseling, training, and periodic job changes. The objectives of career planning are to use talent effectively, retain employees, increase productivity, and help employees reach their full potential. It also outlines stages in a career life cycle and benefits of career planning such as employee motivation and loyalty.