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Firms, Boards and Gender Quotas: Comparative Perspectives
Mari Teigen
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Description for Firms, Boards and Gender Quotas: Comparative Perspectives
Hardback. Discusses gender quota reform from an economic, political and philosophical point of view. This title looks at whether the economic performance of companies is influenced, positively or negatively. It provides a comparative study of the access of women to top positions in business in Europe. Editor(s): Teigen, Mari; Engelstad, Fredrik. Series Editor(s): Enjolras, Bernard; Sivesind, Karl Henrik. Series: Comparative Social Research. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBC; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 29. Weight in Grams: 544.
During the last decade gender equality in business life has become a hot topic. One impetus is the recent reform in Norway, prescribing gender quotas to the boards of directors of public companies. Shortly after the Norwegian reform was enacted, several other European countries have adopted similar reforms. This is the only volume where this gender quota reform is thoroughly discussed from an economic, political and philosophical point of view. It looks at whether the economic performance of companies is influenced, positively or negatively. The reasons why it has been embraced in some countries and rejected in others are analyzed. ... Read more
During the last decade gender equality in business life has become a hot topic. One impetus is the recent reform in Norway, prescribing gender quotas to the boards of directors of public companies. Shortly after the Norwegian reform was enacted, several other European countries have adopted similar reforms. This is the only volume where this gender quota reform is thoroughly discussed from an economic, political and philosophical point of view. It looks at whether the economic performance of companies is influenced, positively or negatively. The reasons why it has been embraced in some countries and rejected in others are analyzed. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
Comparative Social Research
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780526720
SKU
V9781780526720
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99-50
Reviews for Firms, Boards and Gender Quotas: Comparative Perspectives
The volume gives an interesting insight into gender inequality and into the efforts made by the state to promote and implement laws to cover the gender gap. The problem is approached from several angles by examining economic, social, and political factors. Moreover, the volume is a comprehensive study of gender inequality in Europe and Asia, looking into problems of women ... Read more