Women in Leadership
Running head: WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Women in Leadership
Baker Center for Graduate Studies
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For Dr. P. Karbon
BUS 685 Dynamics of Leadership
May 1, 2007
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Abstract
What follows is a discussion about leadership from the female perspective. Gender differences are found in leadership styles, success, and failures just as other differences in human beings are represented. The focus of this paper is to study and understand those traits and styles which make women successful in leadership. The early socialization of females differs from that of males and contributes greatly to the traits and characteristics of future leadership style. A few females in successful leadership positions are profiled as characteristics and styles which they possess are pertinent to the discussion, and as many of the personal experiences in their climbs up the ladder of success serve as examples.
Women in Leadership
Introduction The word “leadership” conjures up images for most of us which, unfortunately, do not automatically bring women to mind (Wilson, 2004). Fortunately, that may be changing, albeit slowly. Some people point out that because the female gender makes up more than half of the general population that their numbers should be more represented in the business world leadership. However, the usual training grounds for leadership in business are “line positions” and currently, these are held by men at a rate of over 90% (Wilson, 2004). One of the reasons suggested for the relatively slow movement of women
Women in Leadership
Baker Center for Graduate Studies
Submitted by
For Dr. P. Karbon
BUS 685 Dynamics of Leadership
May 1, 2007
CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP:
I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas, or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course.
Student Signature: __
Abstract
What follows is a discussion about leadership from the female perspective. Gender differences are found in leadership styles, success, and failures just as other differences in human beings are represented. The focus of this paper is to study and understand those traits and styles which make women successful in leadership. The early socialization of females differs from that of males and contributes greatly to the traits and characteristics of future leadership style. A few females in successful leadership positions are profiled as characteristics and styles which they possess are pertinent to the discussion, and as many of the personal experiences in their climbs up the ladder of success serve as examples.
Women in Leadership
Introduction The word “leadership” conjures up images for most of us which, unfortunately, do not automatically bring women to mind (Wilson, 2004). Fortunately, that may be changing, albeit slowly. Some people point out that because the female gender makes up more than half of the general population that their numbers should be more represented in the business world leadership. However, the usual training grounds for leadership in business are “line positions” and currently, these are held by men at a rate of over 90% (Wilson, 2004). One of the reasons suggested for the relatively slow movement of women
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