Women Scientists and Engineers Employed in Industry : Why So Few?

Women Scientists and Engineers Employed in Industry Why So Few? -- Copyright -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Executive Summary -- I. The Representation of Women Scientists and Engineers in Industry -- ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT -- II. Barriers for Women in Corporate Culture -- ACCESS -- THE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT -- Paternalism -- Allegations of Reverse Discrimination -- Sexual Harassment -- Different Standards -- Styles of Communication -- Perceptions of the Role of Women -- RETENTION -- Opportunities for Advancement -- Salary Discrepancies -- Work-Family Issues -- III. Corporate Initiatives to Recruit and Retain Women Scientists and Engineers -- A LOOK AT SIX COMPANIES -- Xerox Corporation -- ALCOA -- Aerospace Corporation -- AT&amp -- T Bell Laboratories -- Scios Nova -- Barrios Technology: A Model Company -- ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS -- Well-Developed Recruitment Initiatives -- Career Development -- Mentoring Programs -- Women's Networks -- Compensation and Bonuses -- Addressing Work-Family Issues -- ADDRESSING ATTRITION -- EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS -- IV. Attributes and Strategies for Successful Employment in Industry -- GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS -- S&amp -- E Expertise and Competence -- Ability to Establish Goals and to Take Risks -- Strong Communication Skills -- Self-Confidence -- Openness to Change -- ADDITIONAL QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE MANAGER OR ENTREPRENEUR -- Positive Attitude -- Sense of Humor -- Desire to Help Others -- Leadership -- Ability to Seize Opportunities -- SUCCESS FACTORS FOR THE WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR -- STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS -- V. Conclusions -- Appendix A: Approaching Change -- THE CONTEXT -- COMPELLING ARGUMENTS -- RECURRING THEMES -- UNDERLYING ISSUES -- Power: Shared and Not Shared -- The System within Which Our Science and Engineering Enterprises Operate.

METAPHORS TO STIMULATE UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNICATION -- CURRENT RESEARCH -- Appendix B Related Tables.

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