Just out of reach: the role of cultural values in organizational barriers to women’s leadership

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The study shows that women in HE environments face both visible and invisible barriers to career progression in organizations underpinned by societal and cultural values around gender. Whilst there were common themes, women in Vietnam and Australia experienced different barriers and enablers, highlighting the importance of nuanced HR policies in multinational organizations.

Originality

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2020), "Just out of reach: the role of cultural values in organizational barriers to women’s leadership", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 28 No. 5, pp. 13-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-02-2020-0022