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"This is an absorbing analysis of women's and men's managerialcareers in leading-edge multinational firms. Judy Wajcman locatesher study in an admirably thorough discussion of feminist andmanagement theory and empirical research. The book is filled withfascinating and important insights. Her own study shows howmanagerial work is still based on assumptions that managers are menand that work should be organized in ways that exclude those whoassume family and other responsibilities outside of work. The bookis a delight to read and a real contribution to understanding thecomplex ties between gender, work and organizations.„ JoanAcker, University of Oregon
“This is a challenging book, posing uncomfortable questionswhich are argued coherently through a broad-ranging analysis oflabour markets, managerial work and home lives. Judy Wajcmanrejects current rhetorics about changing models of managementautomatically opening career paths for women, gender neutrality inselection processes, diversity as an equality strategy and muchmore. Her persistent scepticism might unsettle some people, but itcertainly deserves attention. The case study data offers valuabletextured support for the book's analysis." Judi Marshall, University of Bath
"Why can't a man be more like a woman?„ seems to be the catchcry ofmodern management gurus. They claim to be revaluing feminine “soft„skills as qualities necessary for corporate success. This booklooks behind the rhetoric and investigates the gender relations ofsenior management in a post-equal opportunities world.
The proportion of women managers has risen dramatically in thelast twenty years, yet there are still very few women “getting tothe top". Based on a major study of five multinational corporationswith model equality policies, this book takes a critical look atwomen's and men's experience in a changing corporate climate. Wajcman brings to bear feminist theories on equality and differencein employment, together with organisational analysis, in herassessment of whether women really do bring a distinct femininestyle of management to tomorrow's organisations. The main focus ison the process of masculine organizational culture that sexualizeswomen and excludes them from senior management.
But how comfortable are men with the masculinity of management? This book presents fascinating material on the private lives ofmanagers and looks at the interconnections between home and workfor men as well as women. The author reveals how relations betweenthe sexes are negotiated in the corridors of power and at thekitchen sink.
The book will be of interest to undergraduates, postgraduatesand academics in the fields of sociology, gender studies andmanagement.
The proportion of women managers has risen dramatically in thelast twenty years, yet there are still very few women “getting tothe top". Based on a major study of five multinational corporationswith model equality policies, this book takes a critical look atwomen's and men's experience in a changing corporate climate. Wajcman brings to bear feminist theories on equality and differencein employment, together with organisational analysis, in herassessment of whether women really do bring a distinct femininestyle of management to tomorrow's organisations. The main focus ison the process of masculine organizational culture that sexualizeswomen and excludes them from senior management.
But how comfortable are men with the masculinity of management? This book presents fascinating material on the private lives ofmanagers and looks at the interconnections between home and workfor men as well as women. The author reveals how relations betweenthe sexes are negotiated in the corridors of power and at thekitchen sink.
The book will be of interest to undergraduates, postgraduatesand academics in the fields of sociology, gender studies andmanagement.