Women in leadership and manager (Massachusetts : Edward Elgar, 2006)
This book explores the gendered nature of leadership and management. The contributors analyse issue such as management development and therapeutic cultures, expectations placed on women in the workplace, managing maternity and the gendered nature of workplace mistakes. The position of women in various sectors and areas of the politico-economic landscape is also considered. The book concludes by stating the business case for greater female representation in leadership and management, outlining some of the nuances in changing gender identities, and positioning the content within current macro political development.
Keywords: Mctarish Duncan; Woman executives