Essays about: "female underrepresentation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words female underrepresentation.

  1. 1. The recruitment process to corporate boards - A qualitative study investigating female underrepresentation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Johanna Berg; Lina Holmqvist; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : recruitment; social network; gender; equality; social structures; female underrepresentation;

    Abstract : This research put emphasis on the election committee and its role in the recruitment process for corporate boards. Particularly, it investigates the cause of female underrepresentation in the boardroom of corporations listed on the Swedish stock exchange. READ MORE

  3. 2. Factors Impacting Female Career Success in Leadership ´´ Insights from female leaders on their journey of professional growth and leadership ``

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Aram Ahmed; Mohamad ElHaj; [2023]
    Keywords : Leadership; communication; female;

    Abstract : AbstractThe underrepresentation of women in leadership roles has become a global issue. There aremany factors, numerous barriers, and obstacles that prevent women to attain leadership positions and career advancements such as unconscious bias, lack of access to networks and mentors, and a lack of work-life balance support, etc. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. “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

  6. 5. 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