Women and Men in Management
- Gary N. Powell - University of Connecticut, USA
"My students love this book. It is well written, communicates points clearly, and is informative." — Mary E. Guy, University of Colorado Denver
"This is by far the most authoritative text on the subject." — Paula Hooper Mayhew, Fairleigh Dickinson University
This bestseller provides a comprehensive survey and review of the literature on gender in organizations. Referencing the most recent employment and research data, the book covers employment decisions, work teams, leadership, sexual harassment, workplace romance, career development, and work and family. In a final chapter, Gary N. Powell provides specific research-based strategies for both the individual and the organization to promote an organizational culture of nondiscrimination, diversity, and inclusion.
New to This Edition
- Completely revised Chapter 1: A new section titled On the Psychology of Sex situates the book in the context of workplace issues in the first decade of the 21st century
- Thoroughly updated tables and statistics: One of the book's strengths is the comprehensive coverage and analysis of the latest available employment data
- Revised chapter-opening vignettes: Making the volume more current, new and additional vignettes enhance the coverage of today's workplace.
- More emphasis on the global workforce: Chapters carry additional examples as well as more references to international comparisons, such as Chinese family structures in Chapter 8
- An Instructor Teaching Site: Available at www.sagepub.com/powell4einstr, the instructor materials contain a short-essay test bank, PowerPoint slides, and journal articles organized by chapter to enhance the topical coverage through the latest academic research
This is a core text for gender and management or gender in organizations courses in departments of Business, Management, Public Administration and Policy, Women's Studies, Communication, and Sociology.
My students love this book. It is well written, communicates points clearly, and is informative.
This is by far the most authoritative text on the subject.
This is a comprehensive overview of the topics using American research. I supplement with journal articles from a Canadian perspective.
Thorough text full of data supporting all that is said but in a way that will keep interest of those who know nothing of the issues they may soon face. Distinction between world of a girl in school and a so called girl at work was a major chapter to influence my decision. My students need to be prepared for this reality and difference many have never faced.
This replaced my prior Powell text. I appreciate that the research is more current. Students love this book, easy to read and usable data that applies to life experiences.
Gary does interesting research that results in relevant and thought provoking articles and books. Many female students want to do a dissertation on women in management and this book provides relevant reading.
Clear and concise - focuses on key topics relating to gender in management. A good book to dip in and out of.
Great resource for the discussion of and learning about gender differences, but I'd need to be teaching a course solely on this issue to make apprpriate use of this book as it is too specific for my "survey course" needs.
The topics incorporated into the text are relevant, timely, and well presented. Students need to have this up-to-date knowledge so they can function effectively in the businessworld.
Thorough, yet short enough for a four week course.
