Essays about: "female middle managers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words female middle managers.

  1. 1. Female Leadership; Navigating the Organizational Context

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Therese Axelsson; Aqvelina Jacobsson; Nike Lagerlöf; [2022]
    Keywords : Female leadership; Transformational leadership; Leaky pipeline; Leadership labrinth; Navigation strategies.;

    Abstract : Background: Today, women and men do not share leadership positions equally within the organizational context. In turn, leadership, particularly transformational leadership, which is mainly used by female leaders, is essential for organizations. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Glass Floor - A Qualitative Study on Female Management Representation Through The Lens of Dominant Narratives

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Emma Sandin; Hilda Hardell; [2021]
    Keywords : Women-in-management; Gender Diversity; Dominant narratives; Organizational storytelling; Organizational change;

    Abstract : Previous studies have shown positive implications on firm performance as a result of gender diverse teams. Commonly the research on women-in-management is centered around the difficulties women face when attempting to reach top management positions. READ MORE

  4. 3. What affects female middle managers’ career opportunities in the banking sector. A comparative case study of Sweden and Estonia from the view of female managers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sabina Oikarinen; Sara Tidblom; [2015-06-29]
    Keywords : Female management; Career opportunities; Gender roles; Barriers; Sweden; Estonia;

    Abstract : How far European countries have come in their work with gender equality varies. This paper compares female middle managers’ career opportunities in one of the European countries that is in the fore front when speaking of gender equality, Sweden, with another country who has a bit more to work with, Estonia. READ MORE

  5. 4. Women's Career Development : A Case Study of the Career Paths of Female Middle Managers at Banks in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sara Turunen; Mari Muoniovaara; [2015]
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    Abstract : Understanding differences between women and men’s career development and promoting equality is important in today’s society. “A growing body of evidence shows that utilizing the skills and talent of both men and women is beneficial for enterprises and for society in general” (Guy Ryder, Director General, International Labour Organization ILO, 2015, p. READ MORE

  6. 5. How do management, in general, perceive female managers, and how do these perceptions influence organizational practices? : An exploratory study of several manufacturing companies in the Umeå Region

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Matilda Brändström; Caroline Jonsson; [2015]
    Keywords : female middle managers; gender equality; management; organizational practices; perceptions;

    Abstract : Background: Previous researchers have identified perceptions and practices as key barriers to women's advancement opportunities. Moreover, the region of Umeå in Sweden has been experiencing a low representation of female managers, and the manufacturing industry is male-dominated throughout the country. READ MORE