Conventionally managerial jobs have defined as largely a matter of instrumentality, autonomy and result-orientation, which fit the stereotypes of men rather than those of women. Sex stereotypes are culturally based beliefs prescribing appropriate and inappropriate behaviors for the two genders. Against this backdrop the present study intends to examine the socio-cultural determinants of women leadership at the top in Southeat Asian countries. Important for the top management of different organisations, can be used as a reference book in the MBA course on Organisational Behaviour in different Management Institutes.

By Dr Sunita Singh-Sengupta