Women leadership styles in the public sector in Kuwait: The perspective of their subordinates

Alzougool, Basil; Al-Mansour, Jarrah; Alajmi, Mohammad A.

doi:10.5267/j.msl.2020.9.021

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“…The survey's findings also suggested that gender, nationality, and years of employment were important factors predicting sense-making and sense-giving. In this sample, the male employees were more successful at sense-making than the female employees, which might be explained by cultural influences and gender gaps in the workplace; while Kuwait ranks among the top worldwide in women's workforce participation, it does not rate as well in the proportion of women in management (Alzougool, AlMansour, & AlAjmi, 2021). In the Kuwaiti social hierarchy, 'the only formal authority to which [a Kuwaiti male] was answerable was that of the older male kin and the state' (Longva, 1997, p. 128).…”

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confidence: 77%

Making Sense of COVID 19: Varied Approaches to Internal Crisis Communication in Kuwait

AlReshaid,

Almutari,

Dashti

et al. 2024

Acad. J. Interdiscip. Stud.

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Two-way communication and transparency are two elements of the strategic approach to internal communications. This study examined the relationship between these elements and their influence on employees’ sense-making and sense-giving in Kuwait during the COVID 19 pandemic. The research used a mixed-method approach incorporating interviews, survey data, and a review of organizational communications. The sample included six Kuwaiti organizations representing the private, government, and nonprofit sectors. The statistical software package SPSS was used to calculate ratios and rates, confidence intervals, tests of statistical difference (Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney tests), the Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regressions. The study found a positive association between the strategic approaches of two-way communication and transparency and employees’ sense-making and sense-giving behaviors. Gender, nationality, and years of employment also influenced communication and transparency. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study of internal crisis communication in a Kuwaiti context. This study’s findings shed light on the importance of employees’ internal communications as organizations address and engage during a crisis. Received: 12 January 2024 / Accepted: xx April 2024 / Published: 5 May 2024

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Section: Transparency and Sense-making And Sense-givingmentioning

confidence: 77%

Making Sense of COVID 19: Varied Approaches to Internal Crisis Communication in Kuwait

AlReshaid,

Almutari,

Dashti

et al. 2024

Acad. J. Interdiscip. Stud.

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“…As a result, women can access opportunities that have the potential to inspire and direct their career journeys. This level of access can play a vital role in addressing hesitancy or fear some women experience because of limited access to professional, educational and practical career support ( Alzougool et al, 2021 ). A Manager at a private sector company noted, “my education is an important factor.…”

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“…As Kemp (2012) notes, supporting women’s access to education can enable their leadership journeys. In addition, education can address the hesitancy or fear some women may have throughout their leadership journeys, by equipping them with the tools necessary to succeed in their fields ( Alzougool et al, 2021 ). Having access to these types of opportunities can be motivating because they open various avenues for career advancement and life choices.…”

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“…Mentorship training has been proven to play a crucial role in women’s leadership development ( Alzougool et al, 2021 ). In Sudan, the mentorship training available to women is often unstructured and insufficient in addressing the concerns of women leaders.…”

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“…In addition, supporting women’s access to education ( Kemp, 2012 ) has also been noted as an enabler for women’s career advancement. These enablers can all play a role in addressing hesitancy or fear some women experience because of limited access to professional, educational and practical career support ( Alzougool et al, 2021 ). Supporting women in gaining an education and acquiring leadership skills depends heavily on positive attitudes towards women’s participation.…”

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Women’s career motivation: social barriers and enablers in Sudan

Mohamed,

Abbashar,

Abushama

2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionThis study presents an original contribution by examining an often-neglected country in the Middle East and Northeast Africa (MENA), with a specific focus on women’s career research. It identifies challenges that have created barriers for Sudanese women’s career progression, consequently limiting their opportunities for career and leadership growth. To conceptualize understand women’s career motivations on a global and regional scale, the study conducted an in-depth review and analysis of literature, benchmarked similar countries, and incorporated psychological and organizational behavior theories, alongside examples of women’s empowerment cases from the MENA region.MethodsThe study employs a multifaceted approach that involves exploring psychological and organizational theories, drawing insights from self-efficacy, stereotype, and implicit bias theories, as well as MENA empowerment cases. Additionally, an empirical investigation is conducted through an extensive three-round Delphi study involving 75 Sudanese women leaders from diverse sectors. The empirical findings are crucial for understanding obstacles faced by women and the impact of Sudan’s unique social context on their career paths.ResultsThe research findings shed light on the complex interplay of factors creating roadblocks for Sudanese women’s career advancement. Sudan’s distinctive social context significantly shapes and influences women’s career motivations in diverse and interconnected ways. Empirical evidence from the Delphi study underscores the broad impact of these roadblocks, highlighting the multiplicity of challenges faced by women in Sudan. This comprehensive analysis not only aids in comprehending workplace obstacles but also provides valuable insights into the diverse experiences and needs of female employees. The findings emphasize the broad impact of these barriers on women, underscoring their varied challenges.DiscussionThe research holds far-reaching implications. By contextually identifying barriers that impede Sudanese women’s career motivations, the study lays a foundation for targeted solutions. This understanding is grounded in historical, theoretical, and policy-making perspectives, enabling informed strategies to support women’s advancement. The study also offers actionable policy recommendations for governments, workplaces, and stakeholders, facilitating women’s career growth through policy reforms and capacity-building initiatives. Furthermore, its significance extends beyond Sudan, acting as a catalyst for developing gender-responsive policies in similar MENA countries and beyond.

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Gender and Science News in the Arab World

Alhuntushi

Lugo‐Ocando²

2023

Palgrave Studies in Journalism and the Global South

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Women leadership styles in the public sector in Kuwait: The perspective of their subordinates

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Making Sense of COVID 19: Varied Approaches to Internal Crisis Communication in Kuwait

Making Sense of COVID 19: Varied Approaches to Internal Crisis Communication in Kuwait

Women’s career motivation: social barriers and enablers in Sudan

Gender and Science News in the Arab World

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