Purpose This study aims to undertake an in-depth analysis of glass ceiling literature and
suggest some directions for future research. Design/methodology/approach A systematic …

Middle Eastern (ME) societies have witnessed a growing demand for career growth and
leadership roles by women. The current article is a systematic literature review on the …

Purpose–Frequently used in fostering the career progression of individuals this paper aims
to explore the concept of wasta and its significance in the career advancement of individuals …

The purpose of this study is to examine the moderating effect of gender on the relationship
between environmental concern and attitude towards green purchasing behavior from a …

Purpose–This paper takes an institutional approach to identify cognitive, normative, and
regulatory factors affecting women's business leadership in an under-studied traditional …

Women are historically under-represented in senior management positions in almost all
industries. Despite the UK hospitality industry being a major employer of women, there is a …

This study focused on women managers' perceptions of mentoring and networking with
respect to their career development in Saudi Arabia (SA) and the UK. This qualitative study …

The practice of wasta dominates all aspects of Arabs' lives; it is a parallel inegalitarian
system that categorizes people according to their connections. One of the epicenters of …

This article explores the interplay of gender, cultural factors, Islamic teachings and agency in
explaining the barriers faced by women entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …

Purpose: This study investigates the effect of 'glass ceiling'on women's career advancement
to top management. Although there is an uptrend in the number of women graduating from …