Eve on top women's experience of success in the public sector
Eve on Top takes an in-depth look at the position of women in senior positions in the public sector using a case-study approach, based on ten 'successful' women and their background, upbringing, career progression, successes and failures, challenges and experiences. Each case study include...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Chandos Publishing ; Woodhead Publishing Limited :
Oxford, [England]
2011.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628130906719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Eve on Top: Women's experience of success in the public sector; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Editorial conventions and confidentiality; About the authors; 1 Women at the top (or not): history, background, issues and themes; Introduction; Progress in context: two steps forward, one back?; Ceilings, walls and floors: the continuation of disadvantage?; Family matters; Success; Strategies for success and 'performing masculinity'; Conclusion; Notes; References; 2 Methodology: an explanation and a critique; Introduction
- Quantity or quality?The interview format - some issues; The sample; Confidentiality and anonymity - from case studies to case interviews; Doing the interviews - initial steps and revisions; Conclusion; References; 3 Characteristics of the women in the study; Introduction; Social profile; Personal characteristics - how did these women see themselves?; Ambition, motivation and determination to succeed; Energy, hard work, perfectionism; Rebels with a cause; Confidence; Communication, empathy, the 'softer' side; Balance and perspective - 'it's only a job'; Nature versus nurture; Conclusion; Note
- References4 Exploring and experiencing 'success'; Introduction; Rationale; Defining our terms; Questions for discussion; The participants' views of success; Self-deprecation and external recognition; The broader debate; Confidence; Conclusion; References; 5 Career progression and planning; Introduction; 'It just happened'; Planned and not planned; Changing targets; Turning points; Taking risks and being determined; Getting promoted; Stepping off the ladder; Future plans; Conclusion; References; 6 Mentoring, role models and networking; Introduction
- The importance of good mentoring and role modelsIndividuals; Men as mentors and role models; Support and role of family; The women themselves as mentors and role models; The importance of networking; Types of network and network make-up; Conclusion; Notes; References; 7 Gender; Introduction; Difference and differentiation; Gendered perspectives; Being a woman: help or hindrance?; Conclusion; References; 8 Barriers and obstacles; Introduction; Types of barrier and obstacle; Obstacles based on discrimination; A work culture of masculinity; Self-imposed barriers; Women as barriers to other women
- SnobberyNo obvious barriers; Perceptions; Conclusion; Note; References; 9 The 'glass ceiling'; Introduction; Evidence for a 'glass ceiling'; No personal experience; Not deserving of promotion?; Continued unequal treatment; The next generation; Conclusion; Notes; References; 10 Sacrifices, gains, balances and choices; Introduction; Sacrifices; Gains; Choices; Conclusion; References; 11 Domestic considerations; Introduction; Women as carers; Improved conditions; Tempted to stay at home; Being there - or not; Supportive partners; Two-career families; Conclusion; References; 12 Working harder?
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