Women in Management

Current Research Issues

Häftad, Engelska, 1994

Av Marilyn Davidson, Ronald J Burke, Ronald J. Burke

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The overall aim of this book is to present a comprehensive overview of the current international research findings concerning women in management. The international group of eminent contributors highlight the major barriers and problems facing managers, discuss the individual and organizational consequences and recommend organizational and legislative changes.

This book will contribute to a greater understanding of what true employment equality is and how it can be achieved. Many different issues are addressed which will add to the knowledge and practical experience of managers, more of whom are becoming increasingly aware of their responsibilities in increasing the women-friendliness of their organizations.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1994-10-28
Mått156 x 234 x 18 mm
Vikt500 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor336
Upplaga1
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9781853962899

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Women in Management - Ronald J Burke and Marilyn J DavidsonCurrent Research IssuesPART ONE: NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTUREAn Introductory Overview of Women in Corporate Management - Barbara Parker and Ellen A FagensonGender Cultures - Su Maddock and Di Parkin How They Affect Men and Women at WorkManagerial Sex Typing - Virginia E ScheinA Persistent and Pervasive Barrier to Women’s OpportunitiesPART TWO: ISSUES IN CAREER DEVELOPMENTTurnover of Female Managers - Jeanne M Brett and Linda K StrohCareer Development among Managerial and Professional Women - Ronald J Burke and Carol A McKeen Career Development in Male and Female Managers - Rob Goffee and Nigel NicholsonConvergence or Collapse?Gender Bias in the Selection and Assessment of Women in Management - Beverly Alimo-MetcalfeWomen as Managerial Leaders - Margaret FerrarioPART THREE: GENDER AND RELATIONSHIPS AT WORKThe Social Construction of Relationships among Professional Women at Work - Robin J ElyGender Differences in Communication and Behaviour in Organizations - Susan Schick CaseWomen and Sexual Harassment - Jeanette N ClevelandWork and Well-Being in US OrganizationsChanging Men and Changing Managements - Jeff HearnSocial Change, Social Research and Social ActionPART FOUR: HOME-WORK CONFLICTSWork-Family Conflict, Social Support and Well-Being - Jeffrey H Greenhaus and Saroj ParasuramanRole Tensions and Dual-Career Couples - Suzan Lewis Variations in Career and Family Involvement over Time - Mary Dean LeeTruth and ConsequencesPART FIVE: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMMESOrganizational Initiatives in the USA for Advancing Managerial Women - Mary C MattisAffirmative Action in Australian Organizations - Robin Kramar Implementing Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programmes in Belgium, France and The Netherlands - Monique Chalude, Attie de Jong and Jacqueline LauferOpportunity 2000 - Valerie HammondGood Practice in UK Organizations

`This book is well suited for graduate courses in gender issues, and is a useful literature update for researchers working on gender issues. One of its strengths is its ability to stimulate critical thinking about the underlying structural issues in organizations and society′ - Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology′This is a really important book for anyone who wants to find research references on equal opportunities for women in management′ - Management in Education ′ I commend this book to managers of both sexes in the public and private sectors. There is much to stimulate effective action. Hopefully researchers will also heed the call for further studies′ - Women in Management Review′I must first of all commend this volume as a very useful resource for women who are actually grappling with being managers, and for researchers in the field′ - International Review of Women and Leadership