This thesis explores the issue of why female managers’ commitment is so often reportedas being less of that of males, despite research evidence that there is no genderdifference in levels of commitment. No previous research was found which reportedmanagerial meanings of “commitment”,...

This thesis explores the issue of why female managers’ commitment is so often reportedas being less of that of males, despite research evidence that there is no genderdifference in levels of commitment. No previous research was found which reportedmanagerial meanings of “commitment”,...

Role models are often identified as important for aspiring managers as they seekinsights into how to develop themselves in their careers. There are, however,still few female role models at the top of companies. This project explores howyoung careerminded women use role models. It draws on...