Women in Senior Management

National & International perspective

Brief History

The world historically has been male dominated.

Women were considered just as a mean of glory for men.

Their duty was to get married and take care of child.

They had no say in functioning of family

They were not allowed to work or do jobs.

Women in IndustryGrowth of women in Senior Management

Percentages across the world

Current Status

2014 annual survey: proportion of women in senior roles is stuck at 24%.

Regionally, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia lead the way on women in senior management, with 37% and 35%, respectfully.

Russia has the highest proportion.

at 43%, followed closely by Lithuania and Latvia, Georgia, Armenia and Poland. 

38% of senior management roles in China are held by women.

Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand have 41%, 40% and 38%, respectively.

Developed countries have relatively fewer women in senior management.

32% women in senior management in the BRIC economies.

Japan comes in at the bottom of just 9% of senior roles are held by women, almost no change from a decade ago.

Indian Women in Senior Management Level

Only 4 percent of working women in India make it to senior leadership positions in the corporate sector, compared to the global average of 24 percent, as per the reports by Forbes.

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Glass Ceiling

It is an unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession affecting women and member of minorities.

Breaking The Glass Ceiling

Identify the key competencies within your organization.

Build your network.

Find a mentor.

Build your reputation.

Know your rights.

Case Study : Breaking Glass Ceiling Barrier

Women in Senior Management in the United Kingdom explores the strategies which women in senior management consider pivotal for their advancement, as well as the barriers they face in the workplace

Catalyst published the first study Women in Corporate Leadership: Progress and Prospects in 1996 in response to research which indicated that, despite increasing numbers of women at entry and mid-level management in the US, structural and attitudinal barriers to women’s advancement still existed.

Comparisons of senior women’s responses by type of organization, age and sectors.

Data Supporting The Case

Questions Related To The Case

What will women’s representation be 5 years from now?

Core reasons for breaking of glass ceiling barrier? What makes women better managers?

Inspirational Indian Women

National Barriers

International Barriers

Why Women should be in Management Level

Some advantages of women working in any organizations are:-

Ability to network with colleagues.

Ability to perceive and understand situations.

Strong sense of dedication, loyalty and commitment to their organizations.

Ability to multitask.

Collaborative work style—solicit input from others, with respect for ideas.

Crisis management skills.

Willingness to share information (interactive leadership style).

Sensitivity in relationships (e.g., compassionate, empathetic, understanding).

Behaving in a gender-neutral manner.

How to Improve Condition of Women

Proper education

Awareness programmes

Focus on Women Empowerment

Equal Opportunities

Abolish wages gap among men and women

Ensure safe and secure work environment for women

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A Presentation By

Group 2, Peter Drucker 15-17