Enablers for Advancement of Women into Leadership Position

2021 ◽  
pp. 847-869
Author(s):  
Shubhasheesh Bhattacharya ◽  
Sonali Bhattacharya ◽  
Sweta Mohapatra
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Leadership Position ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Development Support ◽  
And Training

Women in a leadership position has been a matter of concern the world over especially in information technology (IT)/ information technology enabled services (ITES). However, for the advancement of women in leadership positions, individual characteristics are not enough. Besides individual factors, it is the detection of organizational factors that enable the advancement of women into leadership positions. The present article develops a multidimensional scale on the perceived enablers for the advancement of women in leadership position in the IT/ITES sector. The scale considers both individual factors (characteristics) and organizational factors, such as welfare schemes, career development support, and training. The article also reveals that individual factors, such as self-confidence, ambition, and perceived competency are also enablers of advancing women to leadership positions. Researchers could examine the considered dimensions of the proposed scale in other sectors and with respect to other constructs related to women's work-life balance.

Enablers for Advancement of Women into Leadership Position

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Shubhasheesh Bhattacharya ◽  
Sonali Bhattacharya ◽  
Sweta Mohapatra
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Leadership Position ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Development Support ◽  
And Training

Women in a leadership position has been a matter of concern the world over especially in information technology (IT)/ information technology enabled services (ITES). However, for the advancement of women in leadership positions, individual characteristics are not enough. Besides individual factors, it is the detection of organizational factors that enable the advancement of women into leadership positions. The present article develops a multidimensional scale on the perceived enablers for the advancement of women in leadership position in the IT/ITES sector. The scale considers both individual factors (characteristics) and organizational factors, such as welfare schemes, career development support, and training. The article also reveals that individual factors, such as self-confidence, ambition, and perceived competency are also enablers of advancing women to leadership positions. Researchers could examine the considered dimensions of the proposed scale in other sectors and with respect to other constructs related to women's work-life balance.

Women Advancing to Leadership Positions: A Qualitative Study of Women Leaders in IT and ITES Sector in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-172
Author(s):  
Shubhasheesh Bhattacharya ◽  
Sweta Mohapatra ◽  
Sonali Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Multiple Case

The article examines the key factors that facilitate the advancement of women to leadership positions in the information technology and information technology enabled services (IT and ITES) sector in India. It adopted interview based exploratory case study method using multiple case studies and gathered empirical data using in-depth semi-structured interviews. The study identified critical individual and organizational factors which facilitate the advancement of women in leadership positions. The findings are of value to human resource and diversity practitioners to create gender-balanced and inclusive leadership in the organizations that would lead to attracting, retaining and developing women talent for leadership roles.

scholarly journals Women at the top leadership positions. Obstacles, possibilities and the chimera of segregation

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izolda Takacs
Keyword(s):  
Career Paths ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Leadership Position ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Organizational Hierarchy ◽  
Workplace Organization ◽  
Binary Oppositions

The paper takes into account the general characteristics of workplace organization, the organizational atmosphere relevant to gender and prejudices based on binary oppositions identified by women in leadership positions, which still limit their opportunities and choices. Career paths of women are at the focus of the study, especially in academia and science, including the difficulties faced by women when they move up in the organizational hierarchy, if they pursue career in science and if they aim for the leadership position

Women at Leadership Positions in Bangladesh Civil Service

2021 ◽  
pp. 2031-2041
Author(s):  
Fardaus Ara
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Civil Service ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Leadership Position ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Gender Parity ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Government ◽  
Status Of Women

This paper discusses the status of women in leadership position in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) following content analysis. This study argues that although the number of women in the class I position in the civil service has increased, their position in terms of power and influence on decision-making is still insignificant. In particular, the number of women in the leadership position in the civil service does not reflect gender parity that the government of Bangladesh is committed to achieve.

scholarly journals Gender issues from the perspective of health-care professionals in Neuro-oncology: an EANO and EORTC Brain Tumor Group survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-259
Author(s):  
Emilie Le Rhun ◽  
Michael Weller ◽  
Simone P Niclou ◽  
Susan Short ◽  
Karin Piil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Tumor ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Gender Inequalities ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Faculty Position ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Tumor Group ◽  
Underrepresentation Of Women

Abstract Background Women represent an increasing proportion of the overall workforce in medicine but are underrepresented in leadership roles. Methods To explore gender inequalities and challenges in career opportunities, a web-based survey was conducted among the membership of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology and the Brain Tumor Group of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer. Results A total of 228 colleagues responded to the survey: 129 women (median age 45 years; range, 25-66 years) and 99 men (median age 48 years; range, 24-81 years); 153 participants (67%) were married and 157 participants (69%) had at least 1 child. Women less often declared being married (60% vs 77%, P = .007) or having a child (63% vs 77%, P = .024). Men more frequently had a full-time position (88% vs 75%, P = .036). Women and men both perceived an underrepresentation of women in leadership positions. Half of participants agreed that the most important challenges for women are leading a team and obtaining a faculty position. Fewer women than men would accept such a position (42% vs 56%). The main reasons were limited time for career and an inappropriate work and life balance. Women specifically cited negative discrimination, limited opportunities, and lack of self-confidence. Discrimination of women at work was perceived by 64% of women vs 47% of men (P = .003). Conclusion Women are perceived as experiencing more difficulties in acquiring a leadership position. Personal preferences may account for an underrepresentation of women in leadership positions, but perceived gender inequalities extend beyond disparities of access to leadership.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Women Participation in Leadership Position: The Case of Debre Markos City Administration

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-20
Author(s):  
Genet Bekele Yemenu
Keyword(s):  
Data Gathering ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Equal Treatment ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Leadership Position ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
City Administration ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
Women Participation

Women face multi –faceted challenges to participate in management position due to different factors. The purpose of this research is to investigate factors that affect participation of women in leadership   position. . And for ward some possible suggestion for the challenges identified through this study. The study was descriptive in nature and survey solving method was used in data gathering. Data used in this research was mainly primary and secondary data as well, quantitative and qualitative types was incorporated. The data was collected by interviewing and conducting questionnaires. The study revealed that the current status of women participation was low in number in city administration and there are different factors that affect women’s participation in leadership position. The factors which contribute for women's low participation in leadership positions were categorized under three main factors: societal, institutional (organizational) and individual factors. It was observed those women’s career advancements are not affected by one factor alone but a combination of different factors.  From these factors the research found that three factors (institutional socio culture and individual) have decisive contribution for low participation of women in leader ship position. According to the respondents, there are institutional (organizational), socio culture and individual factors that have major contribution to the low representation of women in the leadership positions of governmental organization respectively by proper implementation of  women policies in the organization, equal treatment during assignment leadership position, providing training to build women’s capacity and creating awareness to the society that women capable for leadership position the researcher recommends that women should be encouraged and supported in order to compete on leadership positions.  

scholarly journals The positive connection between dark triad traits and leadership levels in self- and other-ratings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra J. Diller ◽  
Andrea Czibor ◽  
Zsolt Péter Szabó ◽  
Péter Restás ◽  
Eva Jonas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Behavior ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Dark Triad ◽  
Objective Measures ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Leadership Position ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Self And Other ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Training

AbstractPeople with high dark triad tendencies are often found in leadership positions. Yet research is lacking on whether dark triad personality traits positively correlate with the height of leadership levels (no leadership position, low-level leaders, high-level leaders, head and founder of the company). To explore this relationship between the dark triad and these leadership levels, three studies (NGermany = 137; NHungary = 333; NBothCountries = 355) were conducted, to measure dark triad scores for each leadership level. The results reveal that people in higher leadership levels display both higher self-rated and subordinate-rated dark triad scores. Further research is needed to investigate whether this finding is replicable for more objective measures and longitudinal studies as well as cultural norms, which may discourage or support dark triad traits. As the organizations are an important factor in promoting ethic-oriented behavior in individuals, one practical implication could be increased focus on developing ethical behavior during the assessment and training of leadership positions.

Women at Leadership Positions in Bangladesh Civil Service

2021 ◽  
pp. 836-846
Author(s):  
Fardaus Ara
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Civil Service ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Leadership Position ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Gender Parity ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Government ◽  
Status Of Women

This paper discusses the status of women in leadership position in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) following content analysis. This study argues that although the number of women in the class I position in the civil service has increased, their position in terms of power and influence on decision-making is still insignificant. In particular, the number of women in the leadership position in the civil service does not reflect gender parity that the government of Bangladesh is committed to achieve.

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