Cracking the Glass Ceiling: Factors Influencing Women's Attainment of Senior Executive Positions

Barriers which hinder career advancement of women are complex and varied. They have become top agenda items for most corporations and the gov-ernment. The "glass ceiling" is a term that symbolizes a variety of barriers that prevent qualified individuals from advancing higher in their organization. Although many women hold management positions, few have made the breakthrough to top-level positions.

To determine what conditions are required for women to attain top executive positions, an ethno...