A Global Perspective on Women in Leadership and Work-Family Integration

Download or read book A Global Perspective on Women in Leadership and Work-Family Integration written by Kerri Cissna-Heath and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are countless books on the market that address the personal challenges and institutional barriers that ambitious female leaders face in the United States. This volume furthers the conversation by comparing the experiences of women in leadership with regards to work-life balance from eight different countries around the globe. Collecting stories from women in the United States, Costa Rica, India, Iran, Nigeria, Norway, Sri Lanka, and Uganda, this volume provides insights into the issues women face globally regarding leadership and work-family integration. It offers a variety of perspectives from around the world, and highlights a variety of cultural norms regarding work and family integration.