a phenomenological study of African American women leaders in the pharmaceutical industry
- Categories
- Article/Artikel
- Magazine Title
- Advancing Women in Leadership
- Magazine Year
- 2016
- Creator
- Bonaparte, Yvette
- Thesaurus
- leidinggevende beroepen, beroepen in de gezondheidszorg en hulpverlening, zwarte vrouwen, Verenigde Staten, 21e eeuw
- Description
- Study of the leadership behaviors of eight African American women leaders within the pharmaceutical industry. According to previous research the pharmaceutical industry includes low levels of African American women in leadership positions. Results of this study show that these women embrace their leadership roles and consequently impact their organizations. Seven subjects categorize the women's leadership experiences: make a difference, utilize information and knowledge, serve as mentors, establish and keep credibility, ask for support, show integrity and face up to challenges.