Barriers to career progression faced by women
Barriers to career progression faced by women
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女性职业发展面临的障碍
DOI：
10.1108/17542410810849123
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发表时间：
2008
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通讯作者：
Mariani Ibrahim
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作者：
M. Ismail;Mariani Ibrahim
目的-本文旨在探讨妇女在获得更高的职位所面临的障碍，在马来西亚的跨国石油公司。设计/方法/方式-数据是通过一项调查，涉及78名女性高管在马来西亚石油公司。使用结构化问卷收集数据。该研究使用性别角色理论，认为妇女被视为和对待不利时，他们不按照自己预期的性别角色。结果-显示家庭结构和妇女对家庭的承诺是最重要的障碍，认为由执行妇女。这项研究表明，妇女在不同的工作岗位没有不同的看法，他们所面临的障碍，为职业发展。研究限制/影响-这项研究是在一家公司的高管妇女只进行，因此，它不能被推广到其他石油公司在马来西亚。实际影响-提供证据，家庭-，组织-和社会相关的障碍。
Purpose – This paper seeks to investigate barriers faced by women in acquiring higher positions in a Malaysian multinational oil company.Design/methodology/approach – Data were obtained through a survey involving 78 executive women in the Malaysian oil company. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data. The study used gender role theory, which argues that women are viewed and treated unfavourably when they do not act according to their expected gender roles.Findings – Shows family structure and women's commitment to the family are the most significant barriers perceived by the executive women. This research reveals that women in various job positions do not differ in their perceptions with regard to barriers they face for career progression.Research limitations/implications – The study was conducted among executive women in one company only, hence it cannot be generalized to other oil companies in Malaysia.Practical implications – Provides evidence on family‐, organizational‐ and societal‐related...