Demand vs. Supply: The Future of Women in Top Leadership

Idea posted: March 2021

Institutions: University of Virginia   

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Women continue to be vastly under-represented at the top levels of business, with recent figures in the U.S. indicating that less than 5% of major corporations CEOs are women, and…

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Male Subordinate Bias Against Female Bosses: The Evidence from Schools

Idea posted: September 2020

Institutions: University of Virginia Darden Business School    Kellogg School of Management   

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The dearth of female leaders in industry, despite the stated intentions of most companies and organizations to encourage diversity and promote women, is well documented. Past studies in this field…

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The Unintended Consequences of Risk Averse Managers

Idea posted: October 2017

Institutions: Washington University Olin Business School    Kellogg School of Management   

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Many previous studies have examined how personal benefits or the refusal to exert the required effort (also known as ‘enjoying the quiet life’) can lead managers to take actions that…

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