Industrial and Commercial Training: Volume 24 Issue 4

An End Piece in a Lighter Vein

Bryan Smith

In mulling over the articles in this issue on a walk to my village local it occurred to me that the theme of Women and Men Working Together might be further enriched by a…

THE GENDER GAP IN MANAGEMENT: A CHALLENGING AFFAIR

Mary L. Fischer, Hans Gleijm

Studies the behaviour of men and women in working groups –men through the analogy of the pecking order, i.e. hierarchical, andwomen through that of the crab basket, i.e. equality…

WHOSE GRANT IS IT?

Priscilla Burnaby

Discusses a real‐life case study to illustrate discriminationagainst women in educational institutions. Analyses male and femalestudent responses and concludes that not only are…

LATENT TALENT

Carole Harding Roots

Discusses the need for further improvement in the numbers of womenparticipating in training courses at Sundridge Park. The gender issuewas expanded through various instruments…

WOMEN AND MEN WORKING TOGETHER EFFECTIVELY

Vivien Whitaker, David Megginson

Identifies six issues which have to be addressed in the effectiveco‐operation of men and women in an organization – identity,values, valuing differences, barriers, vision and…

FROM STEW TO SALAD: MEN AND WOMEN MANAGERS AS CONTRIBUTORS TO ORGANIZATIONAL DIVERSITY

Carole Pemberton

After two decades of women′s increasing presence in management,raises the question of what impact this has had on perceptions ofmanagement. Discussion of the impact of work by…

WOMEN AND MEN WORKING TOGETHER: THE VOICE POWER EXPERIENCE

Frances MacCurtain, Samuel M. Connor

Vocal presentation can improve communication and in this men andwomen are seen to have different problems. Deals withroles/relationships, male/female behaviour traits, and…

MALE/FEMALE BEHAVIOURAL DIFFERENCES IN AN ADVERTISING SALES ENVIRONMENT

Alison Green

In contrast with the accounts of those without line managementresponsibilities, gives a perspective of how men and women work togetherin the world of advertising sales. Highlights…