Alternative Work Arrangements among Professionals and Managers: Rethinking Career Development and Success.

MacDermid, Shelley M.; Lee, Mary Dean; Buck, Michelle; Williams, Margaret L.

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ERIC Number: EJ624336

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Publication Date: 2001

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Alternative Work Arrangements among Professionals and Managers: Rethinking Career Development and Success.

MacDermid, Shelley M.; Lee, Mary Dean; Buck, Michelle; Williams, Margaret L.

Journal of Management Development, v20 n4 p305-17 2001

A study of 78 women professionals/managers working reduced hours for family or personal reasons showed that less successful arrangements were associated with lack of upward mobility, underemployment, pressure to work full time, and difficult relations with co-workers. Career development was a concern for those in both more and less successful arrangements. (SK)

Descriptors: Career Development, Employed Women, Flexible Working Hours, Part Time Employment, Professional Occupations, Women Administrators

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue: Developing Women in Management.