Essays about: "career advancement."

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1. 6. “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

3. 7. 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

4. 8. Career Advancement and Ethnicity : The Experiences in a Multinational Swedish Company

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Lava Kurda; [2022]
   Keywords : Career Advancement; Ethnicity; Diversity and Inclusion; Multinational Organization; Discrimination; Diversity Management; Ethnic Privilege; Sweden; Global.; Karriäravancemang; Etnicitet; Mångfald och Inkludering; Multinationell organisation; Diskriminering; Mångfaldshantering; Etnisk Privilegium; Sverige; Global;

   Abstract : In terms of ethnic background, the labor market of the twenty-first century may be more culturally diverse than ever. At the same time, cultural, racial and ethnic bias are frequently reflected in organizational hierarchy. READ MORE

5. 9. Women’s Careers: Challenges and Opportunities in the Swedish Energy Industry

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Elsa Francke; Hanna Kakavandy; [2022]
   Keywords : Gender Equality; Women’s Careers; Challenge; Opportunity; Discrimination; Social Sustainability; Energy Industry; Sweden.; Jämställdhet; Kvinnors karriärer; Utmaning; Möjlighet; Diskriminering; Social hållbarhet; Energibranschen; Sverige;

   Abstract : Practices to promote gender equality and equal opportunities for men and women have become an important part of many organizations' agenda. However, women are still experiencing challenges in career advancement to a larger extent than men. This is due to structural, cultural and societal factors and other types of discrimination against women. READ MORE

6. 10. A New Era of the Visual Art Market? : A Platform Analysis of the biggest NFT market OpenSea on Diversity and Equality

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

   Author : Wai Ling Ng; [2022]
   Keywords : Visual Art Market; NFT; Blockchain; OpenSea; Diversity; Equality;

   Abstract : The thesis investigates OpenSea, the world’s largest NFT marketplace on whether it promotes the decentralization of the visual art market and lowers the entry barriers of the market for artists to connect with potential collectors and thus promoting diversity and equality to the market.  The success of an artistic career requires connections with art dealers and high cultural institutions, because art professionals act as the gatekeepers of the art market by evaluating the value of artworks and artists (Prinz, 2022). READ MORE