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Karsten provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary treatment of gender-related issues and their impact on management. This book combines theoretical information about women's workplace roles, tokenism and power, typically found in Women's Studies literature, with information on topics such as career planning, mentoring, and networking, more commonly discussed in business-oriented books dealing with the progress of executive women. Experiences unique to women of color are incorporated, as are sex-role stereotypes and socialization processes that have affected both females and males.
A style of management consistent with an organic structure is presented first along with a discussion of the changing nature of managerial work. A historical overview of women's contributions to management theory is a unique feature of the book. Equal employment opportunity laws and regulations are covered thoroughly and sexual harassment is addressed, from the viewpoints of both the organization and those affected by this serious workplace problem. Management of workforce diversity, seen as essential for organizations that wish to fully develop all human talent to remain competitive globally, is discussed next. Among other topics explored are assertiveness, balancing career and family or personal life, and women's roles in international management. Case studies, adapted from actual events, also are included. This book is an important resource for business executives and students who wish to gain a better understanding of current gender-related challenges facing organizations.
List of contents
Figures and Tables
Preface
The Management Process and a Feminist Approach to Management
Managerial Women: Yesterday and Today
Women's Contributions to the Evolution of Management Thought
Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity Management
Stereotypes and Their Effects on Leadership Perceptions
The Socialization Process
Career Planning and Mentoring
Networking
Power and Assertiveness
Balancing Career and Family/Personal Life
Stress Management
Time Management
Women in International Management
Case Studies
Reference Lists and Article Endnotes
Index
About the author
Margaret Foegen Karsten is Professor in the Department of Business and Accounting and Coordinator of the Business Administration Distance Program at the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, where she teaches management and human resource courses. A specialist in issues of gender, race, and management, she presents frequently at academic conferences, and is the author of many articles, case studies, and encyclopedia entries. Her books include Management, Gender, and Race in the 21st Century and Management and Gender: Issues and Attitudes (Praeger, 1994).
