Essays about: "female career advancement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words female career advancement.

  1. 1. Gendered Career : A Case Study of Women and Career Advancement

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Isabella Davéus; Wilma Schening; [2023]
    Keywords : Career; Career Advancement Gender Equality; Organizations; Women.; Karriär; Karriärsutveckling; Jämställdhet; Organisation; Kvinnor.;

    Abstract : The manufacturing industry has reported gender equality issues, both in relation to the underrepresentation of female employees within the industry as a whole and in managerial positions as well as the abindant existence of gendered roles and stereotypes. As a result of gender inequalities, women employees face difficulties advancing in their career. READ MORE

  3. 2. Female managers in the mining industry : A qualitative study on how work experience and social network affect female career development

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Josefine Sildeman; Frida Vennström; [2023]
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    Abstract : On average, a person consumes massive amounts of metals and minerals extracted fromthe Swedish mining industry. New technologies and innovations are changing the waythe mining industry operates to become more modern. READ MORE

  4. 3. “You Know You Work in Tech When the Toilet Seat is Up” : An Investigation of Female Protégés Working in Swedish IT Organizations and How They Use Mentorship to Advance in Their Careers

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sofia Lindström; Malin Bartoschek; [2023]
    Keywords : Mentor; Protégé; Females; Male-Dominated Industry; Career advancement; IT;

    Abstract : Background and Research Purpose: Women working in male-dominated environments face experiences that are unique. In Sweden the number of women working in the IT field grows, and so should the representation of female managers and female seniors. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Qualitative Study Exploring the Role of Formal Networks on the Career Advancement of Female Leaders : Insights from the Technology Sector

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sanna Johansson; Sofia Wictorin; [2023]
    Keywords : Networks; women-only networks; formal networks; female career advancement;

    Abstract : The underrepresentation of female executives is a well studied phenomenon, despite this awareness, the Swedish labor market continues to be characterized by segregation on its hierarchical positions, where females who aspire for executive roles, do not reach the same career advancement as males. When trying to find answers to female underrepresentation in executive roles, evidence points to a shortage of networks that are deemed appropriate for such career advancement. READ MORE

  6. 5. Women’s Careers: Challenges and Opportunities in the Swedish Energy Industry

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Elsa Francke; Hanna Kakavandy; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender Equality; Women’s Careers; Challenge; Opportunity; Discrimination; Social Sustainability; Energy Industry; Sweden.; Jämställdhet; Kvinnors karriärer; Utmaning; Möjlighet; Diskriminering; Social hållbarhet; Energibranschen; Sverige;

    Abstract : Practices to promote gender equality and equal opportunities for men and women have become an important part of many organizations' agenda. However, women are still experiencing challenges in career advancement to a larger extent than men. This is due to structural, cultural and societal factors and other types of discrimination against women. READ MORE