Gender in Management

In the Sixth Edition of Gender in Management, author Gary N. Powell provides a comprehensive survey and review of the literature on sex, gender, and organizations. With the title change from Women and Men in Management to Gender in Management, the new edition adopts a more inclusive lens that acknowledges the diverse identities and experiences within the gender spectrum. Fully updated sections on intersectionality, public events such as COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement, and the prevalence of AI in hiring decisions provide context to the evolving nature of gender in the workplace and society. Powell provides specific research-based strategies for promoting an organizational culture of nondiscrimination, diversity, and inclusion.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction Optimistic and Pessimistic Views of Gender Equality at Work Terminology Dimensions of Diversity Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination Watching Out for Biases Organization of the Book Chapter 2: Yesterday and Today Society Prior to the 20th Century First Half of the 20th Century Second Half of the 20th Century Social Developments in the 21st Century The COVID-19 Pandemic Economic Roles in the 21st Century The Sex Segregation of Occupations The Sex Gap in Earnings Looking Forward Chapter 3: Sex, Gender, and Society Issues of Sex and Gender Sex Differences Children’s Interests and Activities Adults’ Social Behavior Gender Stereotypes Gender Role Identity and Androgyny Sexism and Racism Nature and Nurture Gender Socialization Beyond Gender Stereotypes and Roles What′s Next Chapter 4: Making Employment Decisions Interdependence of Self-Selection and Organizational Selection Decisions Self-Selection Decisions Organizational Selection Decisions Improving Employment Decisions Chapter 5: Working in Diverse Teams Prevalence and Importance of Teams Sex Effects Sex Similarity Effects Sex Diversity Effects The Role of Situational Factors Virtual Teams Building Effective Mixed-Sex Teams Chapter 6: Leading People The Gender and Leadership Wars (or My 15 Minutes of Fame) Leader Preferences Leader Stereotypes Linkages of Leadership Theories to Gender Stereotypes Sex Differences in Leader Behavior and Effectiveness Glass Ceilings Promoting Effective Leadership Chapter 7: Dealing with Social Sexual Behavior in the Workplace Whether Welcome or Unwelcome, It’s Pervasive Sexual Harassment Legacy of the #MeToo Movement Workplace Romance Addressing Social Sexual Behavior at Work Chapter 8: Managing the Work-Family Interface Increasing Desires for Work–Family Balance What Does It Mean to Be Successful? We Are Family A Juggling Act Work–Family Decisions by Individuals Work–Family Decisions by Couples Being Family Friendly Balancing Work and Family Chapter 9: Promoting Nondiscrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion Organizational Commitment to Diversity Why Promote Nondiscrimination? Why Promote Diversity? Why Promote Inclusion? Organizational Actions Conclusions for the Book

About the Author :
Gary N. Powell, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus of Management at the University of Connecticut. He is author of Gender in Management (6th ed.), Gender and Leadership, Making Work and Family Work: From Hard Choices to Smart Choices, and Managing a Diverse Workforce: Learning Activities (3rd ed.), and the editor of Handbook of Gender and Work. He is an internationally recognized scholar and educator on gender, diversity, and work-family issues in the workplace. His graduate course on women and men in management won an award on innovation in education from the Committee on Equal Opportunity for Women of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). He has won the University of Connecticut School of Business Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (four times) and Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. He has received the University of Connecticut President’s Award for Promoting Multiculturalism. He has served as Chair of the Women in Management Division (now Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Division) of the Academy of Management and received both the Janet Chusmir Service Award for his contributions to the division and the Sage Scholarship Award for his contributions to research on gender in organizations. He has received the Richard Whipp Lifetime Achievement Award of the British Academy of Management for his contributions to business and management research in the United Kingdom (UK). He has received the Ellen Galinsky Generative Researcher Award of the Work and Family Researchers Network and was also named as a Top Ten Extraordinary Contributor for his contributions to work and family research. He has served as Distinguished Scholar at Lancaster University Management School in Lancaster, UK. He has published over 120 articles in journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Personnel Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, and Human Relations; contributed over 30 chapters to edited volumes; and made over 180 presentations at professional conferences. He is a Fellow of the British Academy of Management, Academy of Social Sciences, and Eastern Academy of Management. He has served on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Management and as President of the Eastern Academy of Management. He has served as co-editor of a special issue of Academy of Management Review on work-life theory and on the editorial board of Academy of Management Review, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Human Relations, and Academy of Management Executive Prior to joining the faculty at UConn, he worked at General Electric (GE), graduating from its Manufacturing Management Program. At GE, he designed and implemented automated project scheduling systems as well as systems for inventory control, materials procurement, and so on. He has provided management training and development for many companies, including Webster Financial Corporation, The Hartford Financial Services Group, The Implementation Partners (TIP), GE Capital, General Signal, Apple Computer, Monroe Auto Equipment, Allstate, and CIGNA and has conducted numerous other workshops. He holds a doctorate in organizational behavior and a master’s degree in management science from the University of Massachusetts and a bachelor’s degree in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Review :
"A concise exploration into historic and current issues prohibiting equality in gender and leadership opportunities." "Powell presents a balanced overview of challenges to women and men in the workplace. It discusses these challenges from both a theoretical and practical aspect. It is also comprehensive and includes a wide variety of relevant work topics including work and family, working in teams, and promoting diversity and inclusion."