التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Challenges facing women leaders in Saudi Arabia. |
| المؤلفون: |
Al-Ahmadi, Hanan1 (AUTHOR) h_alahmadi@yahoo.com |
| المصدر: |
Human Resource Development International. Apr2011, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p149-166. 18p. 3 Charts. |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
*LEADERSHIP, *BUSINESSWOMEN, *WOMEN'S employment, *PERSONNEL management, SOCIAL problems, EDUCATIONAL sociology |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: |
SAUDI Arabia |
| مستخلص: |
As a result of increasing enrolment of women in all levels of education and various fields of employment and aspects of public life in Saudi Arabia, the last 10 years witnessed a growing participation of women in senior management positions and in the decision-making process in public and private sectors. Recent developments indicate a clear strategic direction of policy makers and development plans in Saudi Arabia towards an even greater role for women in public life and into top leadership positions in public domains. In spite of the considerable role of women in Saudi society, evidence suggests that women in leadership positions are facing a different reality from their male counterparts due to organizational, personal and cultural challenges that impede their effectiveness as leaders. Through a survey of 160 women leaders, this article attempts to identify the challenges that women leaders face in government sectors in Saudi Arabia. Findings indicate that the main challenges are: structural challenges, lack of resources and lack of empowerment, while cultural and personal challenges ranked last, contrary to common perception. The study ultimately provides a set of recommendations with implications for leadership development in general, in order to address challenges that women leaders face and enhance their leadership role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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