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1. 1. Breaking the Bank : A study of career barriers among women in the commercial banking sector.

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Matilda Jonsson; Wilma Jangren; [2022]
   Keywords : Gender diversity; Barriers; Glass ceiling; Top Management; Banking sector; Becker’s theory of discrimination; Social role theory; System justification theory;

   Abstract : Background - Women are underrepresented in top management positions all over the globe. This also applies to Sweden, despite the country's long progressive and high material prosperity. This situation is particularly evident in the banking sector, where women represent approximately half of the workforce. READ MORE

3. 2. The role of employer branding onemployee retention. : A study regarding bank organisations abilities to keep current employees.

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Fadomo Hassan; Simon Gelin; [2021]
   Keywords : Banking industry; Employee retention; Employer branding; Employer value proposition;

   Abstract : The Swedish banking industry is constantly exposed to changes, mainly due to the revolutionof digitalisation. Mobilisation is another factor which affects the industry mainly by challengingemployers. The supply in the labour market has increased markedly and the needs of employeesare ever changing. READ MORE

4. 3. The effect of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Afnan al Khalifa; Andreas Källström; [2019]
   Keywords : Social Sciences; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: The effect of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation: an empirical study of aspiring investment bankers and their extraordinary drive Seminar date: 2019-06-05 Course: FEKH49, Bachelor level thesis in organisation, Business Administration, 15 ECTS Authors: Afnan Al Khalifa and Andreas Källström Advisor: Nadja Sörgärde Keywords: motivation, identity work, extrinsic rewards, monetary compensation, investment banking Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to examine and increase the understanding of the role of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation, as an explanation for the hard work put into pursuing the difficult career path of investment banking. We examine and increase the understanding of what drives students to push themselves to their utmost limits for a job. READ MORE

5. 4. The assertion of female managers facing male leadership : A comparative study between the banking, consulting and agri-food industries in France.

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Camille Hoffschir; Ségolène Fourault; Clara Lastennet; [2019]
   Keywords : Leadership; transformational leadership; management; gender roles; stereotypes; gender characteristics.;

   Abstract : Background: Women in senior positions have been, for a long time, discredited. We wanted to study their current situation and understand how they assert themselves in their companies. We thought it would be interesting to see their link to management and leadership. READ MORE

6. 5. Breaking through the Ceiling : Studying the Impact of Mentorships on Female Career Development

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Sofie Norman; Sofia Holmquist; Carolina Ljungqvist; [2019]
   Keywords : Female Career Development; Mentorships; Sponsors; Glass Ceiling; Structural Discrimination;

   Abstract : The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine how mentorships can impact women’s career development. Previous research shows that there is an inequality gap between men and women on management positions and the aim for this research paper is to see if mentorships could help close this gap and make the top-level management more gender equal. READ MORE