Although women now represent over forty percent of the workforce in most
countries, organizations have been slow to capitalize on the potential
of their women employees. This volume focuses on the business case for
change, sources of resistance - including male backlash, denial,
inaction and repression - and both organizational and legislative
initiatives to support women. Limitations of affirmative action programs
and policies are identified. New approaches towards creating a more
level playing-field in organizations are proposed. This volume should be
of interest to women and men in managerial and professional positions,
women and men studying in professional fields such as business, law and
government, organizations interested in managerial best practice and
academic researchers whose work examines women in management issues.