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Article Excerpt
The last time Diane Baker counted, seven women were CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and fewer than 15 women were CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies. Only three CEOs were black. However, women have improved their stature in the boardroom. In 2002, they held 12.4% of Fortune 500 board seats, up from 11.7% in 2000.
"In corporate America, women are still not well represented at the top," said Baker, associate professor of management at Millsaps College in Jackson. "It is true that fewer women than men choose to pursue top jobs, and women are less likely to choose the kind of jobs that lead to top positions. On the other hand, women who would like higher-level jobs do face important barriers. I assure you that there are many women right now who are bright, talented and clearly capable of leadership positions. One of the key barriers for women is that they are less likely than men to have access to influential mentors and social networks. Relationships, as opposed to competence, often dictate who is selected for high-level positions."
Barbara Gandy, Ph.D., who was promoted from senior workforce training manager to director of recruitment and orientation at...
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