The role of the women is changing every year. In the countries like United States, women are entering occupations that were traditionally filled only by men and are becoming more visible at the managerial and decision-making levels. Many other countries, however, remain male dominated and not receptive to the presence of women in such positions. Although the business world is changing, some experts still advise against sending a woman as a negotiator to countries not receptive to women decision makers. If a woman is sent to such a country, they say she should go there as a member of a team. Therefore, sending a woman who is successful in her home country to negotiate overseas is not always a simple or easy decision.The following story describes one female K-Mart executive’s successful experience negotiating in Saudi Arabia, a country known for not accepting women in its business world.I went with another gentleman of our company who has a lesser position than I do. We met with a group of Saudis who epitomized the feelings of men in that country towards women. We were in the office of the chairman of the Saudi firm, and for the first hour he continually addressed my associate, ignoring me, because he would not accept my presence as a woman. Finally I turned to him and said: “Mr. X you are directing your questions and answers to my associate. If you are seriously interested in doing business with our company, I suggest you direct them to me, because it is me with whom you will have to negotiate.” I think he respected my approach. I didn’t feel indignant or slighted as a woman. It was a matter of who it is that a person wants to seek out. I had no problems after that.Q.12 :-Why do you think the woman spoke as she did to the manager?To make him realize that even though she was a woman she was in the commanding position and leading the negotiation.To take a stand for all women negotiators and ensure their visibility.To take a strong stand.The woman felt insulted and humiliated.She wanted to break the stereotype surrounding women that they are incapable of being negotiators in the professional fields. PreviousNext

The best reason why women are taking up more leadership positions today is because:-a.Women get sympathy from othersb.Women have proved to be transformational leadersc.Women are also becoming masculined.Women have been supported by affirmative action

Certain assertions are known to be true about gender differences in negotiation. Which of the following is false? Women who use exchange tactics are less successful than men  Females are 3-5 times less likely to be hired when aggressive  The stereotype may not necessarily matter more than the gender of the negotiator   Stereotypes favour the female negotiator Stereotypes favour the male negotiators

Which of the following claims about gender gaps across countries is most accurate:Group of answer choicesCompanies in countries with a smaller gender gap may experience enhanced talent pools and higher employee satisfaction, leading to improved performance and innovation.Companies in regions with significant gender gaps do not need to consider gender equality policies as there are no associated risks.Gender-diverse leadership teams are usually associated with weaker financial returns and poor corporate governance.Businesses operating in regions with significant gender gaps are less likely to face reputational risks or need for gender equality policies.

Do women ...(1)... leadership differently than men do? And if so, will feminine leadership ...(2)... where ...(3)... leadership does not? A recent study suggests somewhat paradoxically that female managers ...(4)... their male ...(5)... even when the personal characteristics of both are very ...(6)... Of the two schools of thought, the structualist theory argues that men and women do not receive the same treatment in workplace and that stamping out ...(7)... bias would stamp out the observed ...(8)... In contrast, the socialisation theory contends that men and women experience work differently because men see work as more ...(9)... to their lives. These ...(10)... explanations apart, today business appears to be undergoing feminisation of leadership.16.(solve as per the direction given above)traditionalcharismaticmasculinebenevolentauthoritarian

Gender segregation in occupationsGroup of answer choicesreinforces the belief that there are significant differences between men and women.is not very prevalent, although it does exist.tends to be a disadvantage for men who may want to work in traditionally female occupations.rewards the most experienced women over men.