The book focuses on the historical, political, economic, and cultural elements of Korea and the strong influence these have on women leaders in the nation. Gender inequality and underutilization of female talent are deeply rooted and widespread in Korean society, and women’s appointment to...

This book explores how spirituality and resiliency defines the character of African women and inspires them to serve the communities and organizations around them. Through portraits of twelve Malawian women national leaders, it celebrates the lives of indigenous women and describes how their...

„Aufstieg durch Bildung - offene Hochschulen“ lautet der Titel eines durch das BMBF im Jahr 2011 ausgeschriebenen Wettbewerbs, der Teil einer Qualifizierungsinitiative ist. Bund und Länder wollen mit dieser Initiative die Bildungschancen aller Bürgerinnen und Bürger steigern. Neben dem...

Introduction -- I Cleopatra VII: Leveraging Difference -- II Isabella of Spain: A woman With Visions -- III Elizabeth I of England: Managing a Team of Men -- IV Catherine the Great: Leading Strategic Growth -- V Four Queens: Lessons in Career Development -- VI Four Queens: Lessons in Leadership.

Betriebswirtschaftslehre und Gender Studies Eine Einführung zu Geschichte und Gegenwart -- Das Geschlecht der Marketingwissenschaft Wie „männlich“ ist sie und wie „weiblich“ sollte sie sein? -- Accountingforschung, Controlling und Gender Bestandsaufnahme und Perspektiven --...

Provides a timely review of gender equality in the boardroom, and through interviews with mentors and mentees it illustrates how mentoring can play a part in helping women stay engaged in their career. This book includes international comparisons and an examination of the UK and EU political...

Frauen, Männer und die geschlechtsspezifische Segregation am Arbeitsmarkt und in Organisationen — Befunde und Erklärungsansätze -- Die Nemex AG -- Forschungsdesign und Methoden der empirischen Untersuchung -- Empirische Ergebnisse -- Schlussbetrachtung und Ausblick -- Gestaltungsempfehlungen.

This edited volume uses a feminist approach to explore the economic implications of the complex interrelationship between gender and time use. Household composition, sexuality, migration patterns, income levels, and race/ethnicity are all considered as important factors that interact with gender...

This book is a comprehensive analysis of the unrecognized role played and burden borne by rural women during the last four decades of South Korean economic development. It offers a new critical understanding of the crucial role played by rural women in the Korean economic 'miracle'.

Examining perceptions of leaders which are dependent on social and cultural contexts, this edited collection argues that in order to thrive and to understand the future business landscape, leaders must be inclusive and create followership. With existing research tending to conflate leadership...