Some women in the workforce who have made it to the top have "mimicked a male role" -that is, they may be single, have no children, or have stay at home spouses (www.findarticles.com). ... Women managers and leaders usually display a more supportive and cooperative role. ... Franka on the other hand made one experience where she clearly was of the opinion that the gender did play a role in the leadership style. ... To conclude our discussion we all are of the opinion that a good leader cannot be defined by gender, nor does the gender define a good leader. ... Gender Differences at Work: Are...

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Diane points to her numerous managerial roles within the company and her ability to be "a team player" as the main basis for her promotion. ... This decision should have no connection to gender. ... From an outside perspective, no gender biases have occurred. ... This would prove that he was promoted based on his previous work history and abilities rather than gender. ... Diane needs to realize that although gender bias is...

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We can also see the stratification of gender in this film. There is a conflict between what are traditional roles of women and the character of Norma Rae. Ritt explores the role of women as daughters, wives and authority figures by having Norma Rae challenge these stereotypes. Norma Rae challenges the role of a traditional daughter by rebelling against her overprotective father. ... The character of Norma Rae clashes with the traditional role of women as dictated by society. ...

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What is the manager's role in handling the diverse workforce? Many organizations are engaging in activities to manage their employees of different genders, ages, race, sexual orientations, etc. ... Competing to win in the global economy will require an ability to attract, retain, motivate and develop high- potential employees of both genders from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. ... Leaders in the organizations should learn diversity (differences of gender, age, sex and religion in their work environment and also to communicate will between them) and how to manage it effe...

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Aspects such as meaningfulness of tasks within the role, aspects of feelings towards the role, individual perceived performance levels, the amount of effort given by employees and the level of employee satisfaction with aspects such as working environment, co-workers and management. ... Employee engagement is defined by Kahn as "the harnessing of organisational members' selves to their work roles; in engagement, people employ and express themselves physically, cognitively and emotionally during role performances" (Kahn, W.A. 1990). ... Engagement - Definition Kahn (1990), was credited wit...

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Furthermore, there is strong evidence that our brains may play a role in how we obtain, achieve and problem solve. ... If they did have a position, it was presumably as secretary, assistant, or some other "behind-the-scenes" role. ... In more and more families and in business in general, gender is becoming a "non-issue". As roles increasingly change on the home front, the business world will soon mirror the changes taking place in the family structure. Nelton also urges women in leadership roles to not lose sight of the bottom line. ...

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Factor's contributing to the slow pace of change point to the maintenance of traditional views on men and women's social and economic roles. ... At the same time, educational systems, the media, and recruitment and promotion procedures have often institutionalized certain gender biases and unwittingly continue to perpetuate discriminatory practices with regard to women (Breaking through International Labor, 2003). ... Also, with this, there is a problem of appropriate roles and assignments for women. ...

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Whether in the corporate world, the military or even our own households, management plays a role. ... As diverse as it is today, and with culture and gender to take into account, understanding what makes each segment of the pie work eventually is the key to a successful management team. ...

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Cultural diversity can be differences in age, ethnic heritage, gender, physical qualities, race, and other human differences. ... It is important that business and organizations value diversity and try to manage it as a vital resource and role within the company. ...

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Many people are in roles that have no bearing on their life interests, so while they may be exceptionally good at their jobs, there is no anchor to that position. ... Job sculpting could possibly mean that all roles in an organization can be filled by people whose life interest correspond in some measure to the tasks they perform. ... The role of an HR department The role of the Human Resources department has changed over the years. ... Clearly, the role of an HR department must be much more that Stewart's 80% administration. ... A structured approach may be time limiting, however the wr...

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Hence, they provide stiff competition especially since locals now prefer domestic companies which "can offer more senior roles" (Dewhurst et al. 2012). ... Diversity is generally defined as acknowledging, understanding, accepting, valuing, and celebrating differences among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race, sexual orientation, spiritual practice, and public assistance status (Green et al. 2002). ...

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The needs and expectations of a diverse workforce can vary by organizational and functional levels, location, ethnicity, and gender (HRM, 2001). ... An important role for senior management is to provide leadership through development of a vision and goals for a diverse workplace (HRM, 2001). ...

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The needs and expectations of a diverse workforce can vary by organizational and functional levels, location, ethnicity, and gender (HRM, 2001). ... An important role for senior management is to provide leadership through development of a vision and goals for a diverse workplace (HRM, 2001). ...

• Word Count: 3023
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate