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Women in leadership positions and work life balance in collectivistic and individualistic cultures.

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Women in leadership positions and work life balance in collectivistic and individualistic cultures./
Author:	Jasmin, Jennifer.
Published:	Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, : 2017,
Description:	102 p.
Notes:	Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 78-08(E), Section: B.
Contained By:	Dissertation Abstracts International78-08B(E).
Subject:	Organizational behavior. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=10262232
ISBN:	9781369667547

Women in leadership positions and work life balance in collectivistic and individualistic cultures.
Jasmin, Jennifer.

Women in leadership positions and work life balance in collectivistic and individualistic cultures. - Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2017 - 102 p.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 78-08(E), Section: B.

Thesis (Psy.D.)--Alliant International University, 2017.

This qualitative research study examined the differences in managing a work-life balance between women from different cultural backgrounds. Geert Hofstede's cultural dimension, collectivism versus individualism (C-I), and power distance was used as a theoretical foundation. Ten women ages 30-60 were engaged in a semi-structured interview for this study, five from the United States and five from Indonesia. These women were identified as holding prominent leadership positions in their industries. The occupations were uniquely different, ranging from entrepreneurs to a public figure, fashion designer, CEO, and an actress and movie producer. Nine of the females were married, one was divorced, and all but one had children. The educational backgrounds varied from completing high school to having an associate, bachelor's, master's degree, or doctorate degree. Through a narrative approach and thematic content analysis, themes and subthemes arose that answered questions surrounding what motivated these women to pursue leadership roles and overcome challenges and what helped them maintain a healthy work-life balance. The four major themes revealed: work-life balance, leadership traits, supportive relationships, and culture. The results concluded that despite the differences in cultural norms, there were no differences in managing work-life balance. The women all had strong leadership traits and supportive relationships. Implications from this research include but is not limited to the call for organizations to establish official work-life balance policies, an open support of such resources, and an emphasis on leadership growth and networking. Specific changes could entail flexible work schedules, alternative schedules, and options to work from home with the infrastructure to facilitate this transition. Additionally, organizations could invest more resources in promoting networking, teambuilding, and mentorship programs. While this study presents significant limitations, particularly due to its small sample size, it promotes awareness of cultural issues that demand attention and change as the world continues to globalize and more women enter the workforce.

ISBN: 9781369667547Subjects--Topical Terms:

516683
Organizational behavior.

Women in leadership positions and work life balance in collectivistic and individualistic cultures.
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