European Women in Business and Management

This book explores the past, present and future position of women managers in each of the respective EU states. The contributors of each chapter, not only detail fully the most recent available employment statistics, but also help to unravel some of the reasons for similarities and differences between member states. Here, discrepancies based on such issues as differing traditions; historical events; education; training; legislation; attitudes towards entrepreneurship; management styles; employment conditions, rights and benefits; childcare provision; and equal opportunities policies and positive action programmes; are discussed.