CHANGING THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT

The percentage of women in the labour force in many parts of the world, and the proportion of managers who are female has increased, especially in North America. Women have not, however, made it to the top in governments or corporations. The current status of women in management can be explained in part by the types of 'solutions' that have been implemented to increase women's opportunities in management. Proposed solutions depend on one's explanation for the problem. Four explanations for women's employment status and solutions consistent with each explanation are presented. Implementation of the more feasible but less far-reaching change strategies may help explain the current status of women in management.