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This is a contribution to the debate on the role of the European Union which looks at the position of women in the institutions of the EU. The book tracks the development and implementation of policy affecting women, and analyzes the role of feminism in the political and legal history of the EU.
The overall aim of this book is to present a comprehensive overview of the current international research findings concerning women in management. The international group of eminent contributors highlight the major barriers and problems facing managers, discuss the individual and organizational consequences and recommend organizational and legislative changes. This book will contribute to a greater understanding of what true employment equality is and how it can be achieved. Many different issues are addressed which will add to the knowledge and practical experience of managers, more of whom are becoming increasingly aware of their responsibilities in increasing the women-friendliness of their organizations.
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This book explores the gendered nature of leadership and management. The contributors analyse issues 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 - topics discussed include: women in the boardroom women in the small to medium size enterprise sector support for female entrepreneurs gender in the public sector gender and the management of the European Commission. 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 developments. As such, it will strongly appeal to academics and researchers in gender studies, policy studies, social science, business and management. Practitioners and consultants in the equal opportunities field will also find much to interest them in this book.
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Besproken worden de problemen die vrouwen tegenkomen als zij willen terugkeren naar de arbeidsmarkt. Aangegeven wordt van welke vormen van speciaal onderwijs zij gebruik kunnen maken (bijv. de Alida de Jongschool in Nederland)
Designed for use in business ethics courses, this text provides a comprehensive selection of essays on various ethical controversies supplemented with excerpts from relevant court cases. Iannone places the readings in the context of moral theory, encouraging students to apply theoretical principles to specific moral controversies. The wide range of controversies covered includes product liability, sexual harassment, whistle-blowing, labor negotiations, insider trading, and mergers. The use of non-technical language and a structure that follows the standard divisions of the business curriculum combine to make the book both accessible to students and ideal for instructors.
This publication has drawn together in a single volume a wide range of statistics on the social situation of women in the European Community