Challenges that are Significant in Affecting performance of Women in Managerial Positions in Kenyan Public Universities. A Case of Selected Universities in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorNgure, Anne
dc.contributor.authorRotumoi, Joseph
dc.contributor.authorCherui, Rodgers Gowon
dc.contributor.authorMbugua, James
dc.contributor.authorMbugua, Susan
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-23T10:50:20Z
dc.date.available2023-11-23T10:50:20Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionJournal Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractOver the recent past the number of women managers has been on the rise. Their experiences and impact on the work place have been the subject of much discussion, investigation and theorizing. While women are joining the managerial ranks in increasing numbers, few women are managing to reach middle level management or above. Albeit this there are a number of challenges that seem to bewilder these women. Of the challenges that women face there are those that are significant. The main objective of the study was to determine the challenges that are significant and are experienced by women in managerial positions in Kenyan public universities. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The study was carried out in Three Kenyan public institutions of higher learning i.e. Kenyatta University, Nairobi University and JKUAT. The study population consisted of all women in managerial positions in all the public institutions of higher learning in Kenya. Stratified and systematic random sampling methods were used to sample the research population consisting of 15 women managers in Kenyatta University, 18 women managers in Nairobi University and 9 women managers at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The main research instruments used was questionnaires. A statistic test was carried out using chi square to establish the important variables that affect performance, it was established that sex discrimination, stereotypes, job/family conflict, sexual harassment, unfair pressure, working experience, professional training and organizational policies are significant factors that affect performance of women managers in public universities in Kenya.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2229- 6247
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/4222
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Business Management and Economic Research(IJBMER),en_US
dc.subjectChallengesen_US
dc.subjectGender stereotypeen_US
dc.titleChallenges that are Significant in Affecting performance of Women in Managerial Positions in Kenyan Public Universities. A Case of Selected Universities in Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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