An Exploratory Study of the Barriers and Enablers That Influence The Career Advancement of Women to Leadership Roles in Fintech
Year: 2018
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This research presents results from an exploratory study investigating the barriers and enablers influencing the career advancement of women to leadership roles in Fintech. The perceptions of female leaders were obtained through the lived experiences of five women who achieved their leadership goals in Fintech. This study explored strategies that women in leadership used to climb the corporate ladder in Fintech and examined the characteristics of the industry itself. Themes and patterns were identified using thematic analysis. The main outcome of this study was the six main themes that emerged: (1) Self-Confidence, (2) Mentors/Sponsors, (3) Networking, (4) Inclusive Work Environment, (5) Social Undermining in the Workplace, (6) Conflict between Work and Family Life, and Assertiveness: a sub-theme that belongs to the overarching theme Self-Confidence. Examining and grouping these emergent themes has led to the development of two thematic maps. Thematic map 1 (Figure 5.2) illustrates the key enablers to female career advancement in Fintech and thematic map 2 (Figure 5.3) presents the key barriers to female career advancement in Fintech.
Source: NORMA
Author: Tamara Becker-McNabola
Language: English
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2908766827