CHANGING THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT

The percentage of women in the labour force in many parts of the world , and the proportion of managers who are female has increased, especia lly in North America. Women have not, however, made it to the top in g overnments or corporations. The current status of women in management can be explained in part by the types of 'solutions' that have been im plemented to increase women's opportunities in management. Proposed so lutions depend on one's explanation for the problem. Four explanations for women's employment status and solutions consistent with each expl anation are presented. Implementation of the more feasible but less fa r-reaching change strategies may help explain the current status of wo men in management.