ISSN:
0964-9425
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Sociology
,
Economics
Notes:
Women in UK retail management are well represented at therecruitment stage and at middle-management level, but in spite of theprovision of equal opportunities policies, are not well represented atsenior levels (the so-called "glass ceiling" effect).Reports recent research findings about the experience of female managersin the UK retail industry. Researchers sought to explore possiblereasons for women's under-representation at senior management levels,including: varying emphasis on commitment; equal opportunitiespractices; and factors influencing career progression. Questionnaireswere distributed to a sample of 34 female managers awaiting promotion tothe senior position of store/general manager and data yieldedsignificant results. The majority of female managers in the sample werehighly committed and ambitious for promotion; criteria for promotion maynot always reflect equal opportunities policies; and results suggestthat women are disadvantaged by different career planning, a lack ofpolitical awareness and support.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09649429510091966
