ISBN:
9781787432772
,
9781787430631
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (592 Seiten)
Edition:
2nd edition
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
303.34082
Keywords:
Leadership in women
;
Leadership in women
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
The 2nd edition of this book, originally published in 2011, captures many significant recent developments and achievements in women's leadership. Women in virtually every context discussed in the book--politics, sports, business, technology, religion, military and international--have made dramatic gains in attaining leadership roles and positions.
Abstract:
Front Cover -- Women in Leadership 2nd Edition -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Women's Leadership in Context -- Introduction -- Women in Leadership -- Contextualizing Leadership -- Defining Context -- General Contextual Factors -- Gender and Culture as Contexts for Women's Leadership -- Gender Differences in Leadership -- Gender Differences in Leadership Style -- Gender Differences in Evaluations of Female and Male Leaders -- Summary -- 2 History as Context for Women's Leadership -- Introduction -- Women Leaders in Antiquity -- Ancient Egypt -- Ancient Greece -- Ancient Rome -- Women Leaders from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance -- Women Leaders during the 19th and 20th Century -- Summary -- 3 Political Systems as Context for Women's Leadership -- Introduction -- Political Theory -- Contextual Characteristics of Political Systems -- Governmental Structure of Political Office -- The Role of Crisis Situations -- Female Ideologies and Causes Female Politicians Support -- Ascension through Family Ties -- Reasons for Women's Underrepresentation in Politics -- Leadership and Power -- Political Skills and Competencies -- Political Savvy -- Impression Management -- Self-Promotion -- Visioning Skills -- Stereotypes of Female Political Leaders -- Summary -- 4 Organizations as Context for Women's Leadership -- Introduction -- Women Leaders on Board of Directors -- Women CEOs -- Women in the C-Suite: Trailblazers or Victims -- Contextual Barriers and Impediments -- Glass Ceiling and Glass Cliff -- Organization Structure -- Type of Industry -- Individual Characteristics Enhancing Women's Leadership in Organizations -- Leader Reputation -- Leader Accountability -- Vision -- Women Business Leaders as Entrepreneurs -- Motivation -- Challenges -- New Directions for Research -- Summary -- 5 Information Technology as Context for Women's Leadership.
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