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Becoming a leader: the challenge of modesty for women

Authors :
Budworth, Marie-Helene
Mann, Sara L.
Source :
Journal of Management Development. Feb, 2010, Vol. 29 Issue 2, 177-186
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

A study uses literature review to examine whether womenEs attitudes of modesty and lack of self-promotion hinder their rise to top management positions. Results suggest that women are not required to adopt male behaviors in order to enter into top management positions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02621711
Volume :
29
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Management Development
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.221563436