Gender and aspirations to top management: US researchers reveal masculinity and femininity remain major factors in predicting aspirations

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

A study by researchers from two American universities found that undergraduates’ gender was a significant factor in predicting aspirations to top management. The analysis showed that women’s aspirations were lower than men’s and declined during the 21st century, whereas men’s did not.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists 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

(2023), "Gender and aspirations to top management: US researchers reveal masculinity and femininity remain major factors in predicting aspirations", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 15-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-11-2022-0271