International Scientific Conference „Business and Management“, 13th International Scientific Conference „Business and Management 2023“

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THE EVOLUTION AND IMPORTANCE OF FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
José Carvalho, Ana Pinto Borges, Bruno Vieira, Elvira Vieira, Márcia Monteiro

Last modified: 2023-06-01

Abstract


This study aims to investigate the evolution and the professional and organizational impact of female leadership over the past few years and focuses on the importance of creating an environment more conducive to organizational identification, speaking with the community orientation to act in favor of the organization aspiring feminine leadership positions. A qualitative methodology was applied, and an interview survey was carried out. The results show a remarkable evolution of women in the labor market, specifically in leadership positions. There is also a clear difference, at the behavioral level, between female and male leadership and a subsequent professional/organizational impact.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3846/bm.2023.1042


Keywords


leadership, female leadership, organizational context, diversity management, Portugal.

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