The document discusses research on women and leadership. It provides an overview of research trends showing that while women make up about half the workforce, they hold few top leadership positions. Research finds that female and male leaders can differ somewhat in their styles but have similar overall effectiveness. However, women face barriers such as prejudice, lack of support networks, and work-life conflict that hinder their advancement. The approach of examining gender dynamics in leadership can provide insights but also has limitations if it over-emphasizes gender alone rather than other attributes.
1. Women and Leadership Leadership Theory and Practice, 3/e Peter G. Northouse, Ph.D. William Kritsonis, PhD Presenter
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4. Overview of Research Trends Can Women Be Leaders? People Employed in U.S. in 2001 46.6 % 58 % Sources: Women’s Bureau, 2001; Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2002 $.76 $.66 For Each Dollar Earned by Men in 2001 Sources: Women’s Bureau, 2001; Garofoli , 2002 $1.00
5. Overview of Research Trends Can Women be Leaders? Fortune 500 Top Management Positions in 2002 Source: Catalyst, 2002 12.4 % 87.6 % 9.9 % 90.1 % 5.2% 94.8 % 92.9 % 7.1% 83.9 % 16.1% 84.3 % 15.7%
6. Overview of Research Trends Can Women be Leaders? Government Leadership Positions 14% 86% 13% 87% 12% 88% 20.4 M Small Businesses in U.S. 44% Owned by Women 5 % Venture Capital to Women 3 % Gov’t Contracts to Women Women Who Own & Run Their Own Companies
7. Overview of Research Trends Can Women be Leaders? Women of Differing Racial & Ethnic Backgrounds Holding Top Management Positions Source: Scott, 2001 12.5% 8.7% 1.3% 1.3% Fortune 500 Executive Positions
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