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The progression of women to senior management positions at a South African University in the Western Cape
Author(s)
Kayi, Nolusindiso
Date Issued
2013
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Abstract
In this research study, emphasis is placed on the progression of women to senior
management positions in higher education.
The main purpose was to determine whether there were any barriers that women
experienced in progressing to senior management positions in higher education. This study
specifically focused on a South African university in the Western Cape.
Normative criteria, which were derived from the literature survey included relevant books,
academic journal articles, legislation, policy directives, conference papers and the Internet in
order to extract relevant standards against which current practices could be measured. The
themes in the literature search for this study included organisational barriers that women
might have experienced in their places of work, gender stereotypes, organisational or
institutional cultures, and the importance of career planning. The South African labour
legislation was explored in terms of providing a framework for the transformation of the
workplace with regard to equity and skills development.
The data was submitted for professional statistical analysis, which was predetermined in
collaboration with a registered statistician. A questionnaire was designed by using the Likert
Scale, and was submitted to the registered statistician for analysis.
The results of this study showed that, firstly, in most instances, men and women had different
views of the current situation; that the institution had made strides in terms of transformation,
but that emphasis should still be placed on gender equity.
The research study provides evidence that women might still be facing barriers, whether
hidden or not, in order to progress to senior management positions in higher education. The
researcher has provided recommendations that could assist the institution in this respect.
management positions in higher education.
The main purpose was to determine whether there were any barriers that women
experienced in progressing to senior management positions in higher education. This study
specifically focused on a South African university in the Western Cape.
Normative criteria, which were derived from the literature survey included relevant books,
academic journal articles, legislation, policy directives, conference papers and the Internet in
order to extract relevant standards against which current practices could be measured. The
themes in the literature search for this study included organisational barriers that women
might have experienced in their places of work, gender stereotypes, organisational or
institutional cultures, and the importance of career planning. The South African labour
legislation was explored in terms of providing a framework for the transformation of the
workplace with regard to equity and skills development.
The data was submitted for professional statistical analysis, which was predetermined in
collaboration with a registered statistician. A questionnaire was designed by using the Likert
Scale, and was submitted to the registered statistician for analysis.
The results of this study showed that, firstly, in most instances, men and women had different
views of the current situation; that the institution had made strides in terms of transformation,
but that emphasis should still be placed on gender equity.
The research study provides evidence that women might still be facing barriers, whether
hidden or not, in order to progress to senior management positions in higher education. The
researcher has provided recommendations that could assist the institution in this respect.
Additional information
Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
Master of Technology: Business Administration
in the Faculty of Business
at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013
Master of Technology: Business Administration
in the Faculty of Business
at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2013
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