Essays about: "Women in top management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words Women in top management.

  1. 1. The impact of social cognitive career factors on Swedish technology field students – a comparative study.

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola

    Author : Izabela Cierechowicz; Vera Iliescu; [2022]
    Keywords : Social Cognitive Career Theory; Self-efficacy; Interest; Outcome Expectations; Gender;

    Abstract : Technology field industry is lacking a presence of women as in most cases, men have the control on the top management positions. The problem is well-known globally. The gender mixed teams tend to perform better as different ways of thinking allow them to make better business decisions. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Are Female Networks Strong When They Stand Alone? : The female perspective of male allies 

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Malin Gavlefors; Isabella Larm; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender Equality and Inequality; Social Identity; Female Networks; Allyship;

    Abstract : Background: The implementation of female networks is a recognized organizational tool to support similar social identities receiving marginalization, such as women. Still, gender inequalities seem to persist, and the effectiveness of these networks is questioned. READ MORE

  5. 4. Få kvinnor som är chefer i en mansdominerad skogsbransch

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : My Persson Ek; Linda Sjöstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : norm; jämställhet; minoritet;

    Abstract : Kvinnor i skogsbranschen är i minoritet (Lidestav och Sjölander 2007), traditionellt sett har det alltid varit så (Lidestav 2011). Detta leder till att kvinnor anses som avvikande ifrån normen (Blomquist och Röding 2010). Problemet uppkommer redan vid utbildningarna, där andelen kvinnor som söker är få (Lidestav 2011). READ MORE

  6. 5. 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