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Conditions of women holding management positions in Poland

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  • Babuchowska Karolina

    (University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Marks-Bielska Renata

    (University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Ostrowska Sylwia

    (Ghent University, Belgium)

Abstract
Subject and purpose of work The aim of the research was to identify and assess the professional problems of women who hold managerial positions. In addition, factors influencing the female style of management were identified and the level of discrimination against women as well as the level of gender equality in Poland and in the European Union was assessed, using the gender equality index. Material and methods Secondary data from the European Institute for Gender Equality were used. The opinion of women was found out on the basis of the survey research. Results Based on the data collected from the European Institute for Gender Equality, it was found that Poland is close to achieving gender equality in management – 43% of all management positions in Poland were held by women. However, the respondents had a different opinion on this subject. Less than 17% of the respondents stated that men and women are treated the same. Conclusions Such a result may be influenced by the existing phenomenon of discrimination, differences in remuneration despite performing the same functions, burdening women with raising children and the existing stereotypes that men perform better in managerial positions, women are less courageous, and men are more available. Therefore, steps should be taken to provide real support for women in the development of their careers, promote gender equality and counteract discrimination.

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  • Babuchowska Karolina & Marks-Bielska Renata & Ostrowska Sylwia, 2024. "Conditions of women holding management positions in Poland," Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne, Sciendo, vol. 17(2), pages 270-289.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:ecoreg:v:17:y:2024:i:2:p:270-289:n:1005
    DOI: 10.2478/ers-2024-0015
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    1. Renata Marks-Bielska, 2019. "Factors Underlying The Economic Migration Of German Women To Poland," OLSZTYN ECONOMIC JOURNAL, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 14(2), pages 145-155, June.
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    Keywords

    entrepreneurship; business management; gender equality; discrimination;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • A10 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - General
    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration

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