Investigating the Relationship Between the Glass Ceiling and the Career Advancement of Female Employees in the Industrial Units of the Bafq Central Iron and Steel Company with the Mediating Role of the Self-concept Variable

Abstract Introduction: One of the most valuable assets of any organization  is the women who work in , and their participation is considered a factor key in the growth and development of organizations. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the role of women in organizations and the limitations cause...

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Main Authors: Amirabbas Dehghan Shadkami, Afarin Akhavan
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Published: Islamic Azad University (Marvdasht Branch) 2024-10-01
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description Abstract Introduction: One of the most valuable assets of any organization  is the women who work in , and their participation is considered a factor key in the growth and development of organizations. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the role of women in organizations and the limitations caused by the phenomenon of the glass ceiling, which is essential for advancement in the organization to leadership positions. The present study investigates the relationship between the glass ceiling and career advancement of female employees in the industrial units of Bafq Central Iron and Steel Company with the mediating role of the variable self-concept Methods: The research method used is correlational and based on structural equations. The data was collected using a questionnaire prepared by the researcher. For validity, the questionnaires were presented to the experts, expert opinions and factor analysis were used and reliability was checked using Cronbach's alpha. The results of the simultaneous structural equation tests in the PLS software indicated that the components of the glass ceiling, career advancement, and the self-concept of female employees are interdependent.  Findings: The effect of the glass ceiling on career advancement was found to be well-matched by the mediating variable of self-concept. The glass ceiling has an inverse and significant effect on career advancement through the element of self-concept of female employees. Conclusion: In order to increase the job motivation and job advancement of women, it is suggested that more time and attention should be given to deal with the obstacles of women's job promotion to higher positions. In addition, attention should also be given to create the sense of their self-concept and strengthen it.
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spelling doaj-art-e60bb48cbe7f4f7081efca37f0d7e3162024-12-30T06:35:45ZfasIslamic Azad University (Marvdasht Branch)فصلنامه زن و جامعه2008-85662783-31942024-10-01155912113310.30495/jzvj.2024.32211.40416607Investigating the Relationship Between the Glass Ceiling and the Career Advancement of Female Employees in the Industrial Units of the Bafq Central Iron and Steel Company with the Mediating Role of the Self-concept VariableAmirabbas Dehghan Shadkami0Afarin Akhavan1MSc. Student, Industrial Engineering Group, Science and Arts University, Yazd, IranAssociate Professor, Industrial Engineering Group, Science and Arts University, Yazd, IranAbstract Introduction: One of the most valuable assets of any organization  is the women who work in , and their participation is considered a factor key in the growth and development of organizations. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the role of women in organizations and the limitations caused by the phenomenon of the glass ceiling, which is essential for advancement in the organization to leadership positions. The present study investigates the relationship between the glass ceiling and career advancement of female employees in the industrial units of Bafq Central Iron and Steel Company with the mediating role of the variable self-concept Methods: The research method used is correlational and based on structural equations. The data was collected using a questionnaire prepared by the researcher. For validity, the questionnaires were presented to the experts, expert opinions and factor analysis were used and reliability was checked using Cronbach's alpha. The results of the simultaneous structural equation tests in the PLS software indicated that the components of the glass ceiling, career advancement, and the self-concept of female employees are interdependent.  Findings: The effect of the glass ceiling on career advancement was found to be well-matched by the mediating variable of self-concept. The glass ceiling has an inverse and significant effect on career advancement through the element of self-concept of female employees. Conclusion: In order to increase the job motivation and job advancement of women, it is suggested that more time and attention should be given to deal with the obstacles of women's job promotion to higher positions. In addition, attention should also be given to create the sense of their self-concept and strengthen it.https://jzvj.marvdasht.iau.ir/article_6607_2f622bdbb1bb466128b4d67d56a89e8e.pdfglass ceilingcareer advancementself-conceptfemale employeesstructural equations modeling
spellingShingle Amirabbas Dehghan Shadkami
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Investigating the Relationship Between the Glass Ceiling and the Career Advancement of Female Employees in the Industrial Units of the Bafq Central Iron and Steel Company with the Mediating Role of the Self-concept Variable
فصلنامه زن و جامعه
glass ceiling
career advancement
self-concept
female employees
structural equations modeling
title Investigating the Relationship Between the Glass Ceiling and the Career Advancement of Female Employees in the Industrial Units of the Bafq Central Iron and Steel Company with the Mediating Role of the Self-concept Variable
title_full Investigating the Relationship Between the Glass Ceiling and the Career Advancement of Female Employees in the Industrial Units of the Bafq Central Iron and Steel Company with the Mediating Role of the Self-concept Variable
title_fullStr Investigating the Relationship Between the Glass Ceiling and the Career Advancement of Female Employees in the Industrial Units of the Bafq Central Iron and Steel Company with the Mediating Role of the Self-concept Variable
title_full_unstemmed Investigating the Relationship Between the Glass Ceiling and the Career Advancement of Female Employees in the Industrial Units of the Bafq Central Iron and Steel Company with the Mediating Role of the Self-concept Variable
title_short Investigating the Relationship Between the Glass Ceiling and the Career Advancement of Female Employees in the Industrial Units of the Bafq Central Iron and Steel Company with the Mediating Role of the Self-concept Variable
title_sort investigating the relationship between the glass ceiling and the career advancement of female employees in the industrial units of the bafq central iron and steel company with the mediating role of the self concept variable
topic glass ceiling
career advancement
self-concept
female employees
structural equations modeling
url https://jzvj.marvdasht.iau.ir/article_6607_2f622bdbb1bb466128b4d67d56a89e8e.pdf
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