Essays about: "female as a leader"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 essays containing the words female as a leader.

  1. 1. Does the intersection of gender and ethnicity of a leader at workplace affect employee perception of leadership suitability?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : SHATHA ALREFAI; Marron Murefu; [2023]
    Keywords : Discrimination; Gender; Ethnicity; Intersectionality; Leadership;

    Abstract : Research within discrimination against ethnic minorities and females suggest that members of these groups face discrimination during recruitment processes in organizations. However, less is known on whether leaders from these groups are discriminated against due to their ethnicity and gender by being perceived less suitable as leaders at the workplace. READ MORE

  3. 2. Female Leaders’ Role in Corporate Sustainability Strategy Processes

    University essay from

    Author : Mika Björkman; [2023]
    Keywords : Management; Female Leaders; Corporate Sustainability; Sustainability Strategy Processes; Organizational Diversity;

    Abstract : Abstract   Background: With the heightening pressure of climate change, the public as well as the corporate world calls for leaders that can drive sustainable development, hence tackling the challenges to come. Companies are facing growing pressure from both internal and external stakeholders to adopt sustainable practices. READ MORE

  4. 3. Drive the world (Girls). A comparative case study on female leadership identity in the automotive industry

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Angélica Jiménez Méndez; [2023]
    Keywords : leadership; gender; automotive; identity;

    Abstract : The automotive industry is one of the worst performing in terms of gender equality. Not only are women underrepresented in this industry, but women within the industry have also expressed that they would start their career in another industry if they had the chance. Companies within this industry are attempting to decrease inequalities. READ MORE

  5. 4. An authentic military in general

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Maria Lindholm; Agnes Munthe-Kaas; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender; Authentic Leadership; Military; Leadership; Norms;

    Abstract : The Swedish Armed Forces was the last ever organization in the history of the Swedish labor market to terminate a male occupational monopoly. Even though women have had the same opportunity as men to join the organization since 2017, they still constitute a vast minority. READ MORE

  6. 5. To be a female leader, be authentic. : A qualitative comparative study with the purpose of exploring, identifying and creating a greater understanding of how females construct their identity as leaders within male-dominated small and medium enterprises in Sweden and the Netherlands.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Soraya Hamria; [2022]
    Keywords : Identity; female leadership; leadership characteristics; leadership styles; obstacles; adaptation; culture; male-dominated industries.;

    Abstract : This study has had the purpose to explore, identify and develop a greater understanding of how females construct their identity as leaders. The focus of this study has been on eight female leaders with sufficient profession, knowledge and experience within male-dominated small and medium enterprises in Sweden and the Netherlands, where a comparison has been made between them. READ MORE