Essays about: "women in managerial positions"

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1. 1. PAY TRANSPARENCY AND BARGAINING POWER: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Axèle Arricot; [2023-10-20]
   Keywords : Pay transparency; bargaining power; gender pay gap; social comparison.;

   Abstract : Through a mixed-methods approach consisting of a European-wide survey and qualitative interviews, while using a multinational company as my case study, I explore employees´ perceptions of pay transparency as an effective action to close the gender pay gap. I argue that women´s perceived weaker bargaining power, spurring from gendered social norms, is preventing them from reaching similar pay levels to that of men, as well as managerial positions in which they represent a minority, which participates in upholding the gender pay gap. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Are women really more risk averse? A study on gender differences in corporate financial policy decisions

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Anton Dahl; Lina Dahlin; [2022]
   Keywords : Gender differences; CEO gender; Risk-taking; Leverage; Cash ratio;

   Abstract : Despite the recent progression of gender diversity in managerial positions, men still outnumber women at the top. The stereotype of women as being less prone to risk is sometimes referred to as an explanation of why women do not break the glass ceiling. Our study contributes to the existing literature on gender differences in risk propensity. READ MORE

6. 5. 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