Dewey Decimal658.4/095
Table Of ContentForeword - Belle Rose Ragins1. Sex, Gender, and WorkOn the Psychology of SexSex versus GenderDimensions of DiversityWatching Out for BiasesOrganization of the Book2. Yesterday and TodayGirl Power at School, but Not at the OfficeThe 20th Century: A Century of ChangeA Snapshot of the PresentLooking Forward3. Becoming Women and MenBoys Mow Lawns, Girls Do DishesSex DifferencesGender StereotypesGender IdentitySexismNature and NurtureGender SocializationBeyond Gender Stereotypes and Roles4. Making Employment Decisions (by Laura M. Graves and Gary N. Powell)Out of Sight Keeps Women in MindSelf-Selection DecisionsSelection DecisionsImproving Employment Decisions5. Working in Diverse Teams (by Laura M. Graves and Gary N. Powell)Lehman Brothers and SistersSex EffectsSex Similarity EffectsSex Diversity EffectsThe Importance of Situational FactorsMaking Mixed-Sex Teams Work6. Leading PeopleThe Gender and Leadership WarsLeader PreferencesLeader StereotypesAttitudes toward Women as LeadersLeader Behavior and EffectivenessPromoting Effective Leadership7. Dealing with Sexuality in the WorkplaceTouching Me, Touching You--at WorkSexual HarassmentWorkplace RomanceAddressing the Intersection of Sexuality and Work8. Managing the Work-Family InterfaceJennifer's StoryWe Are FamilyA Juggling ActThe Meaning of SuccessWork-Family DecisionsBeing Family-FriendlyBalancing Work and FamilyThe Rest of Jennifer's Story9. Promoting Nondiscrimination, Diversity, and InclusionWe Love DiversityLegal RequirementsBusiness ImperativesOrganizational Actions
SynopsisThis bestselling book provides a comprehensive survey and review of the literature on gender and organizations. Referencing the most recent employment and research data, the book includes a revised introductory chapter that situates the book in the context of workplace issues in the first decade of the 21st century. Topics include 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., Provides specific research-based strategies for both the individual and the organization to promote an organizational culture of nondiscrimination, diversity and inclusion., "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 books 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 todays 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: 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, Womens Studies, Communication, and Sociology.
LC Classification NumberHD6054.3.P69 2011