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Achieving the top: women in management
1Baruch College/Mount Sinai School of Medicine, City University of New York.
Clinical Laboratory Management Review : Official Publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association
|June 8, 1991
Summary
The healthcare industry can promote women's career advancement by creating flexible workplaces that address gender-specific challenges and family responsibilities. Implementing options like flexible hours and mentoring is key to overcoming these obstacles.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Gender Studies
Background:
- The healthcare industry's structure presents opportunities for advancing women into leadership roles.
- Organizational environments often pose gender-related obstacles to career progression.
- Societal expectations regarding family responsibilities can impede women's advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine gender-related obstacles hindering women's career advancement in healthcare.
- To identify strategies for creating a more responsive and equitable organizational environment.
- To suggest practical solutions for overcoming career barriers.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of gender-related workplace dynamics.
- Examination of traditional workplace structures and their impact on women.
- Literature review on organizational flexibility and career development.
Main Results:
- The healthcare industry's unique structure can be leveraged for positive change.
- A male-defined workplace and work-family conflict are significant barriers.
- Flexible work arrangements and mentoring show promise in mitigating obstacles.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare organizations can champion gender equity by fostering adaptable environments.
- Addressing both organizational and individual flexibility is crucial.
- Targeted interventions like flexible time and mentorship can facilitate women's ascent to leadership positions.