Women and Men in Management - Softcover

Powell, Dr. Gary N.; Graves, Dr. Laura M.

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9780761921967: Women and Men in Management

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ISBN 10: 0761921966 ISBN 13: 9780761921967

Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc, 2003

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`This book is in its third edition, with good reason. It provides a comprehensive, objective and dispassionate coverage of gender issues in human resource management' - International Employment Relations Review

`If you were to choose a dozen books as a foundation library about women in the workplace, this book should be amongst them' - Women in Management Review

Around the world, women comprise a greater proportion of both workers and managers than ever before. However, women continue to be excluded from top management positions, segregated into low-paying occupations, and paid less for the same work as men. Why does biological sex continue to have such a powerful effect in the workplace? Is it only a matter of time before individuals' work experiences are unaffected by their sex? Women and Men in Management, Third Edition answers these questions. It provides a comprehensive review of the literature on gender and organizations. To reflect the explosion of research during the 10 years since the second edition, this edition includes references to over 900 sources, over 80% of which are new to this edition. The book covers a unique and wide range of topics, including employment decisions, work teams, leadership, sexual harassment, workplace romance, career development, the glass ceiling, work and family, and strategies for promoting an organizational culture of nondiscrimination, diversity, and inclusion. It offers concrete recommendations that individuals and organizations may implement to ensure that all people have fulfilling and productive careers, regardless of their biological sex.

New to This Edition:

- Focus on "where we are now"

- Expanded coverage of topics that have received increased attention in recent years (e.g., entrepreneurship, the glass ceiling, work and family, work teams, global leaders, homophobia in the workplace)

- Focus on gender-incorporates theories and research on the intersection of gender and other identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, age, nationality, sexual orientation)

- International in focus through reference to research studies and statistics from across the globe

- More accessible with greater use of corporate examples

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Review:

"I'm delighted to see the updated version of Women and Men in Management. This comprehensive volume is an outstanding resource for students, scholars, and professionals. Powell and Graves have done a great job updating the research literature and making it relevant with contemporary stories and examples. I particularly value the fact that the arguments are grounded in rigorous empirical research, while at the same time the writing is accessible to a wide audience. What a difference from the many sensation-seekers who inflame issues or exaggerate the differences between women and men in their quests for fame!" (Alison M. Konrad)

About the Author:

Laura M. Graves, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Management at the Graduate School of Management at Clark University. She is a recognized scholar on diversity issues in the workplace. Her work has examined gender and race effects in the workplace, particularly gender bias in employment interviewers’ decision processes and the effects of demographic diversity on work teams. She received the Sage Scholarship Award from the Gender and Diversity in Organizations Division of the Academy of Management for her contributions to the management literature. Her research has appeared in leading academic journals including Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Personnel Psychology. In addition, she has contributed chapters to several books and presented numerous papers at academic meetings. She has served on the Editorial Board of Academy of Management Journal and as a Guest Editor for an Academy of Management Journal special research forum.

She is a former Chair, Chair-Elect, Program Chair, and Executive Committee member of the Gender and Diversity in Organizations Division of the Academy of Management. She also has held several positions in the Eastern Academy of Management, serving on its Board and chairing both the Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management programs for its annual meeting.

Prior to joining the faculty at Clark, Graves worked in Corporate Human Resources at Aetna, where she was engaged in internal management consulting. She was also a member of the management faculty at the University of Connecticut. She holds a doctorate in social psychology from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of William and Mary.

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