Idea posted: January 2019
Institutions: Universität Düsseldorf
Women face an uphill battle in achieving high leadership positions because of the prejudice of many men — and women — against women leaders. Too many men and women buy…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #727Idea posted: January 2019
Institutions: Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Dresden University of Technology
In the business literature, diversity is often painted as a magic elixir that brings different perceptions and knowledge to a team or an organization, which then effortlessly leads to greater…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #756Idea posted: July 2018
Institutions: University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business University of Toronto Rotman School of Management Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business
New research into the personal history and decisions of division managers, CEOs and directors of nearly 360 S&P 1500 industrial conglomerates reveals the extent of the gender bias that exists…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #711Idea posted: October 2017
Institutions: ESMT European School of Management and Technology IE Business School INSEAD
Women are still a minority in many male-dominated professions, such as engineering and technology, as well as being a minority in leadership positions in most industries. Past studies have shown…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #675Idea posted: June 2017
Institutions: Kellogg School of Management University of Toronto Rotman School of Management
With social inequality in the U.S. only getting worse and with intergenerational mobility lower than in many other advanced economies, it is clear that individuals in the higher socioeconomic levels…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #658Idea posted: November 2016
Institutions: Kellogg School of Management Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Past research has consistently demonstrated the advantages of having women as CEOs, including more innovation and the fostering of a more collaborative work environment. Despite these advantages, markets tend to…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #630Idea posted: October 2016
Institutions: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Lubar School of Business Cass Business School, City University London Warwick University Business School
Across the industrialized world, female workers earn less than men. In previous research and books on the subject, two widely accepted claims emerge that, it is believed, help explain the…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #628Idea posted: September 2016
Institutions: University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School
In today’s workplace, driven by demographic changes and the evolution in our social attitudes, diversity competencies in managers and leaders are required. Such competencies are based on the following abilities:…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #625Idea posted: April 2016
Institutions: Tuck School of Business Norwegian School of Economics
In December of 2005, Norway passed a quota law requiring that women make up a minimum of 40% of corporate boards. Corporations had 2 years to comply with the law.…
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