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Internal and external influences on women’s and men’s entry into management

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Title:

Internal and external influences on women’s and men’s entry into management

Author(s):

Sophia Marongiu, Bo Ekehammar

Journal:

Journal of Managerial Psychology

Year:

1999

Volume:

14

Issue:

5

Page:

421 - 433


ISSN:

0268-3946


DOI:

10.1108/02683949910277175

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

The study examined the influence of individual (internal) and situational (external) factors on the career advancement of women and men (N = 88) in a Swedish nation-wide organization. Using, among other methods, LISREL path analyses, the results revealed that the internal factor of instrumental qualities was the major predictor of managerial advancement regardless of gender. Thus, the findings imply that the norms for managers are still quite traditional, leading both women and men to adopt an instrumental managerial style. Contrary to expectations, the impact of the external factor was not indicative of managerial aspirations or managerial group membership (attending a managerial program provided by the organization). However, women in both groups suffered more from work/family pressure than men in both groups. The results are discussed in terms of the contemporary view that there might be a shift in the definition of the managerial role in favor of women.

Keywords:

Career development, Management styles, Men, Sweden, Women


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02683949910277175

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