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This introductory article positions the Special Issue devoted to women in corporate management. Women in all developing countries face a glass ceiling to advancement to senior management in medium and large organizations. It then reviews the eight manuscripts in the collection, integrating women in management themes into the mainstream of business ethics.
Ronald J. Burke is currently a Professor of Organizational Behavior, Faculty of Administrative Studies, York University. His research interests include work and family, corporate restructuring and downsizing, occupational and life stress, and career development in organizations. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Academy of Management.
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Burke, R.J. (1997). Women in Corporate Management. In: Burke, R.J. (eds) Women in Corporate Management. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5610-3_1
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