Abstract
Purpose
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.
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 |
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| Title of host publication | BAM2019 Conference Proceedings |
| Publisher | British Academy of Management |
| Number of pages | 38 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780995641327 |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Sep 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 |
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| Abbreviated title | BAM 2019 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| City | Birmingham |
| Period | 3/09/19 → 5/09/19 |
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Keywords
- Women's leadership
- Social enterprise
- Motivation to lead
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Prizes
Best Full Paper Award
Reynolds, Kae (Recipient) & Victoria L. Stewart (Recipient), 3 Sep 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Reynolds, K., & Stewart, V. L. (2019). Women’s motivation to lead in small social enterprises: a systematic literature review. In BAM2019 Conference Proceedings [1181] British Academy of Management. https://www.bam.ac.uk/sites/bam.ac.uk/files/contribution1181.pdf