Women as Project Managers

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The paper explores in which particular industries, where project management is used, can women be successful in project management. The author points out the role of culture and gender expectations. The paper relates the elements that shape the organizational culture.

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"Some jobs tend to be dominated by women---teachers, secretaries and nurses --- and are commonly considered women's work. Conversely ,there are some jobs in which women do not participate in large numbers such as oil-rig workers. Similarly, there are some industries in which women are commonly found historically; these have been service industries. Participation by women in traditionally male-dominated industries, such as construction, has been slow to increase, despite increased numbers of women in the workforce overall. Increasingly project management is seen as ...'

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