Unmasking the career impacts of Queen Bee syndrome within organizational hierarchies: Insights from Saudi Arabia on female management relationships

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on understanding the experiences of Saudi Arabian women who've worked under a female manager, and on determining how these relationships with senior women impact the career prospects of women lower in the hierarchy. The results reveal that when positive sisterly relationships are achieved with a female manager, the less senior women feel their workplace is aligned with societal values. However, the relationship quickly becomes toxic when female managers begin displaying Queen Bee behaviors to protect their organizational status from potential competition.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2021), "Unmasking the career impacts of Queen Bee syndrome within organizational hierarchies: Insights from Saudi Arabia on female management relationships", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 29 No. 2, pp. 23-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-11-2020-0256