Publisher's Synopsis
Bringing together 30 experts and replete with facts, figures and analysis, this important book provides a genuinely cross-cultural assessment of women's progress in management throughout the world. - - Each chapter of the book focuses upon progress in one country and chapters follow the same format so direct comparison of countries is made easy. In total twenty countries (from every continent and at different stages of economic development) are closely examined. Key issues arising from the statistics û such as why there are so few women in top management û are discussed. An introductory chapter by the editors provides a worldwide overview. - - By providing benchmark data, examples of best practice, and trend analysis this volume is the essential sourcebook for everyone concerned about the progress of women in management within their own countries and worldwide.
