A New Perspective on Korean Women Leaders’ Career Development

2017 ◽  
pp. 63-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Namhee Kim ◽  
Pyoung-gu Baek
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Korean Women ◽  
New Perspective

scholarly journals Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Female Health Leaders in Three Regional States of Ethiopia: A Phenomenological Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sualiha Abdulkader Muktar ◽  
Binyam Fekadu Desta ◽  
Heran Demissie ◽  
Wubishet Kebede Heyi ◽  
Elias Mamo Gurmamo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Societal Norms

Abstract Background: Gender equity involves fairness in all aspects of life for women and men and is usually determined by social, political, economic, and cultural contexts. The proportion of female leaders in healthcare within the health sector is low. The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences, opportunities, and challenges faced by women in their path towards becoming leaders within the health sector.Methods: This study was conducted using the phenomenological method of qualitative inquiry. A purposive sampling technique was used to identify six women leaders. Semi-structured interviews were conducted through telephone by the investigators. The qualitative data analysis was conducted parallel with data collection using steps of thematic analysis.Results: This study identified individual, societal, and organizational level opportunities and challenges that had an influence on the career paths of female health leaders in Ethiopia. The leadership positions were an opportunity in the career development of women who had long-term goals, were known for their empathy, and exercised wise use of resources. In addition, women who had the support of close family members and their peers are more likely to compete and rise to leadership positions. Furthermore, women who received organizational support in the form of affirmative action, training, development, and recognition also tended to rise to leadership positions. However, women who assumed leadership positions but whose day-to-day decision-making was influenced by their supervisors, those who had experienced sexual harassment, and those under the influence of societal norms were less likely to attain leadership positions.Conclusion: This study explored the opportunities and challenges of women leaders in the health sector in a low-income country. The findings highlight individual, social, organizational, and societal factors influencing the career development of women leaders. Therefore, enhancing the leadership capacity of women, and improving social and organizational support is recommended. In addition, addressing the low level of self-image among women and patriarchal societal norms at the community level is recommended.

Korean Women Leaders in the NGO Sector

2017 ◽  
pp. 217-232
Author(s):  
Youn Sun Chang
Keyword(s):  
Women Leaders ◽  
Korean Women

South Korean women leaders’ struggles for a work and family balance

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 521-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yonjoo Cho ◽  
Namhee Kim ◽  
Mimi Miyoung Lee ◽  
Jae Hoon Lim ◽  
Heeyoung Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Women Leaders ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Korean Women ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Family Balance

Easy does it: an innovative view on developing career identity and self-direction

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-145
Author(s):  
Tom Luken
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Career Guidance ◽  
Brain Research ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Alternative View ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
New Perspective

Purpose A generally held belief in the field of career development is that career attitudes and abilities, including identity and self-direction, can and should be developed in school programmes with a cognitive focus. The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to question this belief, and second, to provide a new perspective on career development that may inspire innovations for career science, and guidance during the lifespan. Design/methodology/approach Specific questions are formulated and answered on the basis of sources mainly stemming from neurosciences and different sub-disciplines of psychology. On the basis of a systems theory, a new approach is proposed. Findings Current approaches in career guidance are at odds with findings and insights from developmental sciences and brain research. Several risks of current approaches are described. One risk is identity foreclosure. Another risk involves the development of ineffective ways of thinking and decision making. A control theory that stems from cybernetics is proposed to offer an alternative view on career development. Research limitations/implications One implication for research is that long-term longitudinal approaches are required to fully clarify the development of self-direction and identity. Furthermore, the building and testing of models of career development based on dynamic systems theories is recommended. Practical implications The main implication for career practices and policies is that self-direction and identity are no realistic aims for most students. Instead, it is recommended to relieve the pressure associated with career choices for young people, and to give more time, room, stimulation and guidance for exploration and reconsideration, for adults as well. Guidance should consist of offering sufficiently varied work experiences, and counselling when individuals experience conflicts that impede direction finding. Not too much emphasis should be put on reflection and rational thinking. Acceptance and commitment therapy is recommended as an approach offering many useful insights and instruments that may inspire career professionals. Originality/value This paper questions a mainstream approach and offers an original point of view.

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