Investigating the Impact of Gender on Leadership Styles and Career Progression in the Malaysian Workforce
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https://doi.org/10.56532/mjbem.v3i1.46Keywords:
Gender, Leadership Styles, Gender Impact, Equality, FairnessAbstract
Gender diversity in leadership is a critical issue worldwide, and its impact on organizational performance and productivity has been extensively studied in various contexts. In Malaysia, where gender equality is still a work-in-progress, understanding the relationship between gender and leadership is particularly pertinent. This research seeks to provide an overview of the current state of research on the impact of gender on leadership styles and career progression in the Malaysian workforce, identify gaps in knowledge and suggest future directions for investigation. Specifically, this research explores the theoretical framework that underpins gender and leadership styles, outlines the methodology used for investigating gender and career progression in the Malaysian workforce and presents the findings and implications of this research. Finally, this research suggests strategies and interventions to improve gender diversity and enable women's leadership development in Malaysia.
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