HOW SUCCESSFUL WOMEN LEAD
By:
Romaine Chiara S. Fermin
Ena-Chiara R. Pamintuan
Lovelyness J. Salamo
Department of Business
St. Scholastica’s College
January 2013
Thesis Statement: This research aims to study how successful women in business lead.
Outline
I. Introduction
II. Background a. Nature of Women b. Factors Influencing Women’s Relative Status c. Women as Business Leaders
III. Conclusion
IV. Research Questions
V. Research Methodology d. Research Design e. Data Collection
VI. Timescale
VII. Resources
VIII. References
I. Introduction
For several decades now, women have fought for equality in the workplace. Men are told to think like a woman and women are told to act like a man. But the advice tends to reinforce stereotypical traits like empathy for women and aggressiveness for men. And while these stereotypes are often exaggerated, research shows gender characteristics do exist and play an influential role in the workplace. Although women in business have not been generally thought of in leading roles until more recent years, they have been crucial in the growth and success of many industries and corporations throughout history. Since the beginning of time, women have supported, patronized and managed countless businesses all over the world. Women are faced with certain challenges in business, however and must sometimes find ways to overcome difficult obstacles. One fact that cannot be disputed is that women have benefited the business world and are going to increasingly continue to be involved in business worldwide from today forward.
The literature on the topic of leadership is extensive and broad. Therefore, the present study will focus on gender differences and communication styles, as well as the masculine and feminine stereotypes associated with leadership. Several recent studies have examined female leaders and how they
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