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9780761921950

Women and Men in Management

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  • ISBN13:

    9780761921950

  • ISBN10:

    0761921958

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-11-27
  • Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
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Summary

Women and Men in Management, Third Edition answers these questions and more. It provides a comprehensive review of the literature on gender and organizations. To reflect the explosion of research during the 10 years since the second edition, the book includes references to over 900 sources, of which over 80% are new to this edition. The book covers a unique and wide range of topics, including employment decisions, work teams, leadership, sexual harassment, workplace romance, career development, the glass ceiling, work and family, and strategies for promoting an organizational culture of nondiscrimination, diversity, and inclusion. It offers concrete recommendations that individuals and organizations may implement to ensure that all people have fulfilling and productive careers, regardless of their biological sex.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Chapter 1 Sex, Gender, and Work
On the Psychology of Sex
Sex vs. Gender
Sex as a Primary Dimension of Diversity
Watching Out for Biases
Organization of the Book
Chapter 2 Yesterday and Today
A Century of Change
A Snapshot of the Present
Looking Forward
Chapter 3 Becoming Women and Men
Sex Differences
Gender Differences
Gender Identity
Nature and Nurture
Gender Role Solialization
Limitations of Gender Stereotypes and Roles
Influencing Gender Stereotypes and Roles
Chapter 4 Making Employment Decisions
Decisions by Individuals
Decisions by Organizations
Improving Employment Decisions
Chapter 5 Working in Teams
Sex and Gender Differences in Mixed-Sex Terms
Influence of Team Composition on Individual Members
The Importance of Situational Factors
Making Mixed-Sex Teams Work
Chapter 6 Leading People
Leader Stereotypes
Attitudes Toward Women as Leaders
Leader Behavior and Effectiveness
Promoting Effective Leadership
Chapter 7 Dealing With Sexuality in the Workplace
Sexual Harassment
Workplace Romances
Addressing the Intersection of Sexuality and Work
Chapter 8 Pursuing Careers
What Makes a Career Successful?
Sex Differences in Careers
The Glass Ceiling
The Intersection of Work and Family
Facilitating Employees' Career Success
Succeeding on Your Own Terms
The Rest of the Story
Chapter 9 Promoting Nondiscrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion
Legal Requirements
Business Imperatives
Organizational Actions
Conclusions
Index
About the Authors

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