Essays about: "male-dominated industries"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 21 essays containing the words male-dominated industries.

  1. 16. Unequal opportunities in the knowledge economy : A social network analysis of formal and informalnetworks

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : John Eklund; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : A new capitalistic era known as the knowledge economy has emerged since the middle of the 20thcentury, identified by ‘knowledge-based work’ and ‘immaterial labor’ generating innovation inleading-edge sectors, and recognized as a driver for economic change and future growth. As aspatial consequence, the importance of regions as economic entities has increased. READ MORE

  3. 17. A study on how women BAs perceive themselves and the BA investment industry based on their education, experiences and their social capital in Sweden.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Merve Yurdagel; Emil Stendahl; [2017]
    Keywords : women business angel; investment industry; male-dominated industry; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose – This study explores the assumptions of Sohl and Hill (2007) and Harrison and Mason (2007), and analyses if these can be empirically supported. This is done from the theoretical perspective of gender studies and explored how women BAs perceive themselves and understand the industry, based on their own educations, experiences and social capital. READ MORE

  4. 18. Mixed Messages in a Gender Diversity Initiative

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sara Mohamed Elawad Galaleldin; Lisa Kunz; [2017]
    Keywords : Diversity; Diversity Management; Gender Diversity Initiatives; Equal Opportunities; Communication; Resistance.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how the workforce perceives and responds to gender diversity initiatives. While it is easy for companies to start talking about gender diversity and initiate different campaigns, it becomes challenging or even difficult to implement them in practice. READ MORE

  5. 19. A male perspective on female leaders : Multiple case study from four male dominated organizations

    University essay from IHH, EMM (Entreprenörskap, Marknadsföring, Management)

    Author : Barbara Pieta; Anjess Dijksma; [2013]
    Keywords : female leadership; leadership styles; gender differences; stereotypes; male dominated industries; prejudice; gender inequality; Glass Ceiling; gender diversity; European organizations;

    Abstract : Although women are increasingly entering managerial positions, still they remain un-derrepresented in decision-making positions. Within the literature it has been argued that women still face barriers while ascending the leadership ladder. The Glass Ceiling Turned Labyrinth is introduced and elaborated on. READ MORE

  6. 20. Påverkar ett aktivt jämställdhetsarbete arbetstillfredsställelsen?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Hanna Wickberg; Caroline Lagergren; [2013]
    Keywords : mansdominerad arbetsplats; industrier; skogssektorn; jämställdhet;

    Abstract : Man beräknar att cirka 100 000 människor är sysselsatta inom skogsindustrin och skogsbruket. Av dessa är endast 16 procent kvinnor. Regeringen har satt upp ett jämställdhetsmål för skogssektorn som ej inkluderar industrierna kopplade till skogsbranschen. READ MORE