Women and Men in Management
- Gary N. Powell - University of Connecticut, USA
The Fourth Edition of Women and Men in Management offers a comprehensive survey and review of the literature on gender and organizations. The text covers a wide range of topics, including employment decisions, work teams, leadership, sexual harassment, workplace romance, career development, work and family, and much more. 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 the Fourth Edition
- A new Chapter 1 grounds the book more solidly within the context of workplace issues in the first decade of the 21st century.
- The numerous tables and statistics cited throughout the text have been thoroughly updated.
- Chapters carry more examples as well as greater representation of international issues.
- A new ancillary package with suggested readings, PowerPoints, and discussion questions and activities accompanies the new edition as well.
| On the Psychology of Sex |
| Sex versus Gender |
| Dimensions of Diversity |
| Watching Out for Biases |
| Organization of the Book |
| Girl Power at School, but Not at the Office |
| The 20th Century: A Century of Change |
| A Snapshot of the Present |
| Looking Forward |
| Boys Mow Lawns, Girls Do Dishes |
| Sex Differences |
| Gender Stereotypes |
| Gender Identity |
| Sexism |
| Nature and Nurture |
| Gender Socialization |
| Beyond Gender Stereotypes and Roles |
| Out of Sight Keeps Women in Mind |
| Self-Selection Decisions |
| Selection Decisions |
| Improving Employment Decisions |
| 5. Working in Diverse Teams (by Laura M. Graves and Gary N. Powell) |
| Lehman Brothers and Sisters |
| Sex Effects |
| Sex Similarity Effects |
| Sex Diversity Effects |
| The Importance of Situational Factors |
| Making Mixed-Sex Teams Work |
| The Gender and Leadership Wars |
| Leader Preferences |
| Leader Stereotypes |
| Attitudes toward Women as Leaders |
| Leader Behavior and Effectiveness |
| Promoting Effective Leadership |
| Touching Me, Touching You—at Work |
| Sexual Harassment |
| Workplace Romance |
| Addressing the Intersection of Sexuality and Work |
| Jennifer’s Story |
| We Are Family |
| A Juggling Act |
| The Meaning of Success |
| Work-Family Decisions |
| Being Family-Friendly |
| Balancing Work and Family |
| The Rest of Jennifer’s Story |
| We Love Diversity |
| Legal Requirements |
| Business Imperatives |
| Organizational Actions |
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.