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Women in Management in the New Economic Environment: The Case of India

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  • PAWAN S. BUDHWAR
  • DEBI S. SAINI
  • JYOTSNA BHATNAGAR

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Liberalization of the Indian economy has created considerable employment opportunities for those, including women, who possess marketable skills and talent. Historically, women in India have not enjoyed a good status in workplace settings whether in managerial or operative roles. This traditional positioning of women has restricted the intensity of their efforts towards realizing the benefits of the globalisation process. An attempt has been made in this contribution to highlight the important issues relating to women in management in the Indian context. The messages from a review of the literature are analysed. Research evidence from various sources is presented to highlight the dynamics of developments in the status of Indian women managers. The contribution discusses the main aspects of the historical, socio-cultural and economic factors influencing women managers: issues concerning gender-based stereotypes; the main barriers to women's movement to top managerial positions; the impact of developments in information technology (IT) on women managers; and the way forward. Results from two research projects are also presented. The analysis has important messages for practitioners and contributes to women's studies and management in the Indian context.

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  • Pawan S. Budhwar & Debi S. Saini & Jyotsna Bhatnagar, 2005. "Women in Management in the New Economic Environment: The Case of India," Asia Pacific Business Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(2), pages 179-193, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apbizr:v:11:y:2005:i:2:p:179-193
    DOI: 10.1080/1360238042000291199
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