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Women executives in the United Arab Emirates: factors which shape their leadership style

Human Resource Management International Digest

ISSN: 0967-0734

Article publication date: 25 June 2018

Issue publication date: 24 July 2018

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the article in context.

Findings

Women are advancing to senior positions within companies operating in the United Arab Emirates. Various factors have driven the shift away from traditional patriarchal Arabian values to empower females, provide them with education and employment opportunities, and shape their leadership style.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers, hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent, information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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Citation

(2018), "Women executives in the United Arab Emirates: factors which shape their leadership style", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 26 No. 5, pp. 35-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-04-2018-0075

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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