Gender and Management: International Perspectives -Hardcover

Gender can be understood as a construct which enables men and women to conduct themselves in a characteristic style and helps them understand their respective roles in family and society. The business world and management is no exception to this fact. Researchers have studied the effect of gender on management and business, but dynamic changes in the business environment has left a gap leading to a paucity of perspectives on the role of gender in management. This book attempts to present multiple perspectives in a volume showcasing the best practices, success stories, and research papers from across the world on this topic. The contributors to this volume cover a wide variety of subjects encompassing important issues on gender and management, which broadly includes: educational management; enterprise management; healthcare; employment; and labor issues in the manufacturing and service sectors. This book is primarily a compendium of articles on issues relating to gender and management. It will benefit professionals, scholars, and researchers by providing an excellent opportunity for all those interested to update their knowledge on the concept, processes, issues, and emerging paradigms on gender and management from a multidimensional perspective. [Subject: Gender Studies, Business Studies, Sociology, India Studies]