Gender diversity : past, present and future perspectives / edited by Daniel M. Mueller.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mueller, Daniel M., editor.

Series:

Gender Issues and Challenges Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gender identity.

Diversity in the workplace.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (138 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

"This book contains five chapters that detail gender differences and diversity. Chapter One analyzes the effects of women being present on corporate boards in Europe. Chapter Two investigates the gender differences in the relationship between networking behavior and career outcomes. Chapter Three highlights that gender stereotypes, work-life balance difficulties, and limited access to resources contribute significantly to the gender gap in innovation. Chapter Four reviews and analyzes the effect of gender diversity in corporate finance policy, considering the evolution over the last decades. Lastly, Chapter Five highlights the extensive and persistent challenges that women, particularly those in leadership roles, encounter when seeking to establish and benefit from professional networks"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Women on Corporate Boards in Europe: Milestones and Challenges

Abstract

Introduction

Legal and Regulatory Initiatives to Promote Female Representation on European Corporate Boards

Trends in the Presence of Female Representation on Corporate Boards

Compliance with Gender Diversity Regulations and Future Challenges

Conclusion

Disclaimer

References

Biographical Sketches

Chapter 2

Gender Differences in Networking and Career Outcomes: The Spanish Case

Literature Review and Hypothesis Development

Method

Sample and Empirical Strategy

Variables

Dependent Variables

Independent Variable

Control Variables

Results and Discussion

Acknowledgement

Chapter 3

Breaking the Gender Barrier: Exploring the Intersection of Innovation and Gender

Literature Review in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from a Gender Perspective

Sample

Discussion

Different Topics

Barriers to Innovate

Work-Family Imbalance

Gender Stereotyping and Bias

Acknowledgments

Chapter 4

Gender Diversity and Capital Structure: From the Past to the Future

Bibliometric Analysis

Selection Process

Documents Published by Year

Documents Published by the Country

Documents with More Citations

Literature Review Based on the Most Cited Publications

Chapter 5

Networking and Gender Differences: An Integrative Literature Review

Methodology

Challenges Undermining the Development of Effective Networking for Women.

Discussion and Conclusion

Index

Blank Page.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Mueller, Daniel M. Gender Diversity: Past, Present and Future Perspectives

ISBN:

979-88-911-3026-5