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Showing 1 to 20 of 56 for “"Women in leadership"”.
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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: JOURNEY TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY
<p>Educational leadership positions within school districts across the country are becoming more inclusive and representative of the diverse populations they serve; however, there is still a staggering gender gap within the school district superintendent position. This mixed methods research study …
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The Stressors and Coping Strategies of Women in Leadership Positions
<p>Purpose</p> <p>According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) survey, 60% of employed women cited stress as their most serious problem at work. Working outside the home and balancing a family create conflicts between work and family obligations which become a …
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Exploring the representation of women in leadership roles within intercollegiate sport in Puerto Rico
The representation of women as athletes is an achievement to be acknowledged as it has experienced incredible growth (Acosta & Carpenter, 2006). The same cannot be said of the representation women in leadership positions in sport. Female underrepresentation in leadership positions in sport is not a …
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Women in Leadership Positions in Tennessee Public Schools: A Qualitative Study of Female Directors of Schools.
… of this qualitative research study was to determine the best methods for achieving key leadership roles in education. The problem was to define the qualities that are important in leadership positions and to determine how those qualities relate to the top-level positions in school systems across …
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Goddesses in the Union: A Qualitative Study of Women in Leadership Positions in College and University Union Settings
… majority of college and university campuses within the United States serve a variety of functions. Commonly referred to as the “living room” of the campus community, student unions provide space for co-curricular educational experiences, study and reflection, organizational meetings/business, …
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Exploring the experiences of women in leadership positions at a higher education institution in south-eastern Nigeria: A phenomenological study
… study explored the experiences of five women in leadership positions at Michael University, which is a federal higher institution in Southeastern Nigeria. I embarked on this journey because of my interest in understanding how women who have broken the “glass ceiling” (Yukl & Gardner, …
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Institutional Factors Contributing to the Under-representation of African American Women in Higher Education: Perceptions of Women in Leadership Positions
… of this basic qualitative study was to examine the lived experiences of African American women who have obtained senior leadership positions in Predominantly White Higher Education Institutions. Data were collected through open-ended, phenomenological-oriented interviews with 12 African …
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A comparative study of challenges faced by women in leadership: a case of Foskor and the Department of Labour in Mhlathuze Municipality
This study is a comparative investigation of challenges faced by women in leadership/management in the public and private sector, using Foskor and the Department of Labour in Mhlathuze Municipality as a case analysis. Literature was sourced to support the study from the following areas: gender …
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The Last WACs : A Case Study Of Women In Leadership Focusing On Women In The Last Direct Commissioning Class Of The Women's Army Corps
… an untold story, the story of how the glass ceiling affected a unique population – women Army officers. The women Army officers in this study joined the service during the post Vietnam era, just as women were being integrated into the Army as full and equal partners with their male counterparts. …
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Amplified? : uncovering how internet usage impacts religious people's views of women.
Historically, sexism has proliferated in some religious traditions and online spaces. However, it remains unclear how the socializing institutions of religion and the internet interact and impact the construction of restrictive gender roles and norms in U.S. society. Using Glick and Fiske’s (1996) …
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An Analysis of Major Facilitators to Their Success as Reported by Successful Women Administrators.
… study was designed to review the history of women in leadership and to evaluate the identified facilitators of success for women in leadership positions. Participants were asked to identify the facilitators that they considered important to their success. The facilitators were then compared …
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Vital Voices from the Digital Divide: Testimonies of African American Women Leadership Across Tech
… seek to highlight diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, but African American women are still significantly underrepresented in leadership roles within the workplace (McKinsey, 2023). Within the technology (i.e., tech) space, there is concern regarding the inclusivity of African …
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'Disabled women must stand up': exploring the leadership experiences of disabled women in disabled people's organisations in Zimbabwe
… study was to analyse the experiences of disabled women in leadership positions in DPOs in Zimbabwe. The literature review focused on the crosscutting issues of (1) leadership, gender and disability. (2) women and disability in Zimbabwe. and (3) the current structure of DPOs in African countries in …
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The Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Black Women Leaders in Fortune 500 Companies
<p>Black women are underrepresented in leadership positions within organizations. The extent to which self-efficacy influences the advancement potential of Black females is unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the self-efficacy beliefs of black women in leadership positions and to …
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There's No Place Like Home? The Effects of Childhood Themes on Women's Aspirations Toward Leadership Roles
The shortage of women in leadership positions remains a far-reaching concern in all management arenas. Although the literature hints at the influence of the internal barriers of lack of self-confidence, poor self-esteem and the overwhelming attitude of instinctive male dominance, the literature …
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The experiences of female sport administrators in the Western Cape: gender bias in the Workplace
Research indicates that the advancement of women into top management positions is steadily increasing. However, it seems as if gender divisions in the workforce do not encourage equal opportunities for women in the labor sector. In the world of sport, gender equity has been promoted with some …
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Women's Leadership: Young Men's Expectations of Female Leaders
… young men’s expectations of female leaders. Interviews of twenty pre-professional millennial men, most from major Midwestern cities were coded using InVivo and other initial coding methods to identify themes and categories that built a grounded theory. While many young men have experienced a …
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