Gender and organizational performance: determinants of small business survival and success

Article Abstract:

In this study, we examined several hypotheses on how the survival and success of small businesses headed by men and women are related to industry differences, organizational structures, and attributes of owner-operators. We found that businesses headed by women were not more likely to go out of business, nor less successful, than those owned by men. Our analyses are based on data collected annually over a three-year period from an initial group of 411 companies in the computer sales and software, food and drink, and health industries in South Central Indiana. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Analysis, Management, Small business, Management research, Business success

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The consequences of informal job finding for men and women

Article Abstract:

This study examined the role that the gender of job informants plays in the job-finding process for men and women. Data on job seekers at a large bank were used to test hypotheses derived from work on social distance and gender segregation. Our results suggest that jobs found via cross-gender referrals are hierarchically lower than the jobs of the informants and that women refer job seekers to gender-typical jobs more than men do. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Demographic aspects, Job hunting, Sex differences

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Easier said than done: gender differences in perceived barriers to gaining a mentor

Article Abstract:

The study examined factors related to perceived barriers to gaining a mentor. Women reported more such barriers than men. In addition, individuals lacking previous experience as proteges reported greater barriers to obtaining a mentor than experienced proteges. Theoretical implications are discussed. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Career development, Mentors, Mentoring

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