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OB
THE CORPORATE
GLASS CEILING
? The Glass Ceiling is the term applied to
the systematic de facto exclusion of
women from the upper tiers of
corporate management. Its name is
derived from the situation where
women are supposedly guaranteed the
same opportunities for advancement as
men, but never receive promotions.
Women can “look” up at higher
positions, but are blocked from reaching
them—like a clear ceiling.
? The concept of glass ceiling surfaced
The U.S. in late 1970s
WHOM DOES IT CONCERN ?
? WOMEN
? MINORITIES
American Indians
Asian Islanders
Blacks
Hispanic Individuals
DOES GLASS CEILING
EXIST ?
As per the case ones supporting the
presence of the glass ceiling are :
• Linda Morgan-Manager,J&J, -2001
• Karen Bauries-Vice Pres,Marriott, -2001
• Videocon,Tata group -early 1980s
• Bajaj Auto -till 1995
Only 3%women held senior position(o-zone level)
in Indian private sector
Reasons for such Perception
? Traditional Stereotypes and Perceptions
Male — viewed as
Powerful
Valued
Independent
Complex
Visible work
Female — viewed as
Dependent
Few career opportunities
Supporting roles
Contd.
? Gender segmentation in the workforce:
women placed in narrow range of
occupations with little promotional
prospects
? Women more likely to be employed in part-
time and casual work.
? Male dominated management
? Job Segregation , Old-Boy Network
As per the case ones denying the
presence of the glass ceiling are:
• Carly Fiorina-CEO of HP- in 1999
• Naina lal kidwai-MD,investment
banking HSBC
• Lalita D Gupta-Joint MD&CEO,ICICI
• Aruna-TCS
70% of Women graduates from
IIMs,did not pursue a career
Carly joined HP as Chief
Executive Officer in July 1999,
becoming the first female CEO of
a Fortune 30 company
Barriers giving rise to
CORPORATE GLASS CEILING
? Personal Reasons
? Culture
? Less focus on technology and
management
? Lack of training, skills and experience
? Less educationally prepared
? Lack of female role models
STEPS TAKEN TO SKIP
HITTING THE GLASS CEILING
? Women starting their own businesses or
moving to smaller companies
? Realizing the positives of Female Style
of functioning
? No discrimination
? Change of Traditional Mindset of
corporate houses
THANK YOU FOR THE
PATIENCE
doc_885532784.ppt
OB
THE CORPORATE
GLASS CEILING
? The Glass Ceiling is the term applied to
the systematic de facto exclusion of
women from the upper tiers of
corporate management. Its name is
derived from the situation where
women are supposedly guaranteed the
same opportunities for advancement as
men, but never receive promotions.
Women can “look” up at higher
positions, but are blocked from reaching
them—like a clear ceiling.
? The concept of glass ceiling surfaced
The U.S. in late 1970s
WHOM DOES IT CONCERN ?
? WOMEN
? MINORITIES
American Indians
Asian Islanders
Blacks
Hispanic Individuals
DOES GLASS CEILING
EXIST ?
As per the case ones supporting the
presence of the glass ceiling are :
• Linda Morgan-Manager,J&J, -2001
• Karen Bauries-Vice Pres,Marriott, -2001
• Videocon,Tata group -early 1980s
• Bajaj Auto -till 1995
Only 3%women held senior position(o-zone level)
in Indian private sector
Reasons for such Perception
? Traditional Stereotypes and Perceptions
Male — viewed as
Powerful
Valued
Independent
Complex
Visible work
Female — viewed as
Dependent
Few career opportunities
Supporting roles
Contd.
? Gender segmentation in the workforce:
women placed in narrow range of
occupations with little promotional
prospects
? Women more likely to be employed in part-
time and casual work.
? Male dominated management
? Job Segregation , Old-Boy Network
As per the case ones denying the
presence of the glass ceiling are:
• Carly Fiorina-CEO of HP- in 1999
• Naina lal kidwai-MD,investment
banking HSBC
• Lalita D Gupta-Joint MD&CEO,ICICI
• Aruna-TCS
70% of Women graduates from
IIMs,did not pursue a career
Carly joined HP as Chief
Executive Officer in July 1999,
becoming the first female CEO of
a Fortune 30 company
Barriers giving rise to
CORPORATE GLASS CEILING
? Personal Reasons
? Culture
? Less focus on technology and
management
? Lack of training, skills and experience
? Less educationally prepared
? Lack of female role models
STEPS TAKEN TO SKIP
HITTING THE GLASS CEILING
? Women starting their own businesses or
moving to smaller companies
? Realizing the positives of Female Style
of functioning
? No discrimination
? Change of Traditional Mindset of
corporate houses
THANK YOU FOR THE
PATIENCE
doc_885532784.ppt