Role of Women in Nation Development (Book of Conference Proceedings of NIT Jamshedpur 2020) ISBN- 978-81-948050-4-5

Authors: Dr. Shwati Sudha, Ankita Singh, Dr. Prabha Chand, Dr. Kumari Namrata,Surbhi Swaraj 

Abstract: Introduction: Management is represented as the synchronization of miscellaneous organizational activities. The major obstacle to women's success in management is the gender stereotyping of the managerial position. Women's growth in management depends on the acceptance of these intractable viewpoints. They ensure that these perspectives do not derail their accomplishments in the organization. The in-built characteristic of kindness, trust, and motivation, of women compels to consider them as born managers. But when this comes in practicality, different ifs and buts are encountered by women in their journey in the organization. Hence, the study focuses on the following objectives to present a clear picture to address the women in contemporary business management:

1. To specify different roles, women demonstrate at workplace.
2. To pinpoint the challenges faced by women at work.
3. To state the contribution of women at the workplace.

The study depends on the analysis of secondary data collected from different articles and journals. The qualitative investigation of secondary data is conducted through the systematic review technique. The emergence of women in management at different levels in the organization precipitates many discussions. The study specifies different interpersonal, informational and decisional roles women demonstrate at the workplace. The study identifies the challenges of work-life balance, work pay gap, workplace harassment, work centered opportunities etc., faced by women at the workplace. This requires the traits of empathy, emotional intelligence and engrossment by women to handle these challenges. At last, the study states the contribution of women at the workplace in terms of higher engagement, less attrition, decreased boredom and burnout, increased job satisfaction and more organizational dedication.

Keywords: Women, Management, Roles, Contribution, Challenges, Qualitative Data, Contemporary Business.