Abstract
This paper explores the motivation of women to lead in small and micro non-profit organisations in the United Kingdom.
Methodology
A systematic literature review within a fixed timespan and geographical boundaries was conducted around key themes and semantic criteria.
Findings
Evidence of gender differences related to the motivation to lead in the non-profit sector was revealed. The review indicated that men were driven by pragmatic interests and ego; whereas women were motivated through the opportunity to be change agents.
Research Limitations
Findings and implications are limited in scope by the geographical focus and the exclusion of ‘grey literature’ from the study, as well as the nature of secondary research.
Implications
This study provides exposes a gap in the field and new insight into the motivation to lead and indications for diversifying executive positions.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | BAM2019 Conference Proceedings |
| Publisher | British Academy of Management |
| Number of pages | 38 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780995641327 |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Event | 2019 British Academy of Management Conference: Building and Sustaining High Performance Organisations During Uncertain Times - Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom Duration: 3 Sep 2019 → 5 Sep 2019 https://www.bam.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=3502 |
Conference
| Conference | 2019 British Academy of Management Conference |
|---|---|
| Abbreviated title | BAM 2019 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | Birmingham |
| Period | 3/09/19 → 5/09/19 |
| Internet address |
Fingerprint
Keywords
- Women's leadership
- Social enterprise
- Motivation to lead
Cite this
}
Women’s motivation to lead in small social enterprises : a systematic literature review. / Reynolds, Kae; Stewart, Victoria L. .
BAM2019 Conference Proceedings. British Academy of Management, 2019. 1181.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
TY - GEN
T1 - Women’s motivation to lead in small social enterprises
T2 - a systematic literature review
AU - Reynolds, Kae
AU - Stewart, Victoria L.
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - PurposeThis paper explores the motivation of women to lead in small and micro non-profit organisations in the United Kingdom.MethodologyA systematic literature review within a fixed timespan and geographical boundaries was conducted around key themes and semantic criteria.FindingsEvidence of gender differences related to the motivation to lead in the non-profit sector was revealed. The review indicated that men were driven by pragmatic interests and ego; whereas women were motivated through the opportunity to be change agents.Research LimitationsFindings and implications are limited in scope by the geographical focus and the exclusion of ‘grey literature’ from the study, as well as the nature of secondary research. ImplicationsThis study provides exposes a gap in the field and new insight into the motivation to lead and indications for diversifying executive positions.
AB - PurposeThis paper explores the motivation of women to lead in small and micro non-profit organisations in the United Kingdom.MethodologyA systematic literature review within a fixed timespan and geographical boundaries was conducted around key themes and semantic criteria.FindingsEvidence of gender differences related to the motivation to lead in the non-profit sector was revealed. The review indicated that men were driven by pragmatic interests and ego; whereas women were motivated through the opportunity to be change agents.Research LimitationsFindings and implications are limited in scope by the geographical focus and the exclusion of ‘grey literature’ from the study, as well as the nature of secondary research. ImplicationsThis study provides exposes a gap in the field and new insight into the motivation to lead and indications for diversifying executive positions.
KW - Women's leadership
KW - Social enterprise
KW - Motivation to lead
M3 - Conference contribution
BT - BAM2019 Conference Proceedings
PB - British Academy of Management
ER -