Overview

Original Research

CHALLENGES OF WOMEN LEADERS AND MANAGERIAL EFFECTIVENESS IN IT INDUSTRY IN COIMBATORE

S. MURUGESWARI 1, and Dr. S. JAMBULINGAM 2.

Vol 18, No 01 ( 2023 )   |  DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/J4T7X   |   Author Affiliation: Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University 1; Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University 2.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 1093-1099   |   Published on: 19-01-2023

Abstract

In this study, researcher investigate the challenges of women leaders and managerial effectiveness in the IT industry in Coimbatore. The study is focused on two dimensions: workplace challenges, and managerial effectiveness. A five-point scale instrument that measures leadership effectiveness (leading organization, leading people, leading self) was used to collect data. The participants (N = 187) was top and middle level managers that used IT for organizations’ activities. Collected data were analyzed using a t test. The paper concludes that perceptions of leadership roles differ among the mid-level women leaders when compared to high-level women leaders. These findings are interpreted, and implications are discussed.

Keywords

leadership, leadership effectiveness, IT Industry, Women leaders, Coimbatore.