Leadership and gender in a financial institution in South Africa
| dc.contributor.author | Bhana, Meera | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Matshabaphala, Manamela | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-08-28T12:51:25Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-08-28T12:51:25Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.description | A research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration to the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2023 | |
| dc.description.abstract | For many years, the comprehension of leadership has been a crucial aspect in organisations and continues to be a pressing concern for businesses. Despite the efforts made by organisations to develop leaders, leadership has often been characterised by the failure to achieve desired outcomes. As such, there is a requirement to understand leadership from a gender perspective. This study is aimed at investigating the experiences of women in leadership. The focus is on comprehending the concept of leadership and how women have progressed in financial institutions in South Africa. A qualitative research design was employed to gain an in-depth understanding of women in leadership and their experiences as women in a male-dominated corporate environment. The data collection method involved semi-structured interviews with eight female participants and four male participants, in order to gather their perspectives. The findings indicated that the participants did face challenges in obtaining leadership roles and found it difficult to break the glass ceiling. However, there was a consensus that the older generation believed that women are only capable of being housewives and prioritising family responsibilities due to historical legacies and social norms. In contrast, the younger generation found it easier to assume leadership roles with the support of their organisation and male colleagues. The study revealed three main themes that emerged, namely, Leadership, Gender, and Diversity. These themes were further broken down into sub-themes. Although some of the participants exhibited a positive outlook based on the progress made by women in recent years, many still believe that the older generation needs to shift iv their mindset and embrace change. As more women are being recognised in leadership roles, it is recommended that women should also assert themselves, be empowered and encouraged to face challenges and confidently assume leadership positions. | |
| dc.description.submitter | MM2024 | |
| dc.faculty | Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Bhana, Meera. (2023). Leadership and gender in a financial institution in South Africa [Master’s dissertation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WireDSpace.https://hdl.handle.net/10539/40386 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10539/40386 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | |
| dc.rights | © 2023 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. | |
| dc.rights.holder | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | |
| dc.school | WITS Business School | |
| dc.subject | Leadership | |
| dc.subject | Gender equality | |
| dc.subject | Financial institutions | |
| dc.subject | UCTD | |
| dc.subject.other | SDG-5: Gender equality | |
| dc.title | Leadership and gender in a financial institution in South Africa | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |