Essays about: "Gender and Organisation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 137 essays containing the words Gender and Organisation.

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. Improving Gender Equality : What Construction Companies Could Consider

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Elin Blomster; [2023]
   Keywords : Gender Equality; Gender Inequality; Barriers; Opportunities; Construction Industry; Jämställdhet; Ojämställdhet; Hinder; Möjligheter; Byggbranschen;

   Abstract : It is by now well known that the construction sector has challenges regarding reaching equal gender balances and despite various types of actions to increase the share of women, the industry remains one of the most gender-segregated industries in the world with hardly ten percent of women in the Swedish construction sector. However, the previous industry initiatives for gender equality solely focused on increasing the share of women have been criticized by research as it disregards what may lie behind the skewed gender balances. READ MORE

4. 3. Homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh : women’s contribution to sustainable local food system and security

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Khondaker Nusrat Sharmin Tumpa; [2023]
   Keywords : Homestead gardening; sustainable; food system; food security; women;

   Abstract : This thesis presents qualitative research to explore women’s contribution to sustainable food systems and security through homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh. In rural Bangladesh, women frequently undertake homestead gardening, a traditional and widespread practice of producing different vegetables and rearing domestic animals in a small plot of land beside their house. READ MORE

5. 4. The influence of favouritism as non financial incentives on employee performance

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE)

   Author : Egwuonwu John Rotanna; [2023]
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   Abstract : ABSTRACT In the business sector, favouritism is a frequent and typically disapproved behaviour. However, when used as a reward for excellent employee performance, favouritism can incentivize increased employee productivity and performance. READ MORE

6. 5. Gender-based and conflict-related violence in Colombia A qualitative study of displaced women in subnormal settlements in rural areas of Florencia and their experiences of empowerment through their work in a women’s right organisation.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Adelina Fekaj; Sofia Calles Duarte; [2022-02-21]
   Keywords : Colombia; gender-based violence; displacement; women’s rights; empowerment; feminist theory; non-governmental organization;

   Abstract : This paper aims to examine women’s experiences of gender-based violence as well as their conflict-related violence. The objectives of this analytical approach is to illustrate the member’s community work in a women’s rights organization called Mujeres en lucha por la paz (MLPAZ) and how the work affects the member’s opportunities to achieve empowerment in their social, economic and political life. READ MORE