African-American women first-line supervisors: a qualitative study of their career development process

African-American women first-line supervisors: a qualitative study of their career development process

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Main Author: Cushnie, Michele E.
Language:English
Published: The Ohio State University / OhioLINK 1999
Subjects:
African Americans
Adult Education
Womens Studies
Sociology
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1384525128
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu13845251282021-08-03T06:20:21Z African-American women first-line supervisors: a qualitative study of their career development process Cushnie, Michele E. African Americans Adult Education Womens Studies Sociology <p>The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the career development process of African-American women who are first-line supervisors. This study utilized interviews of twelve African-American women in supervisory management positions in the public sector. The questions focused on the participants' career paths, stages of career development, challenges and limitations, influences on their career development process, and their measures of success. The methodology used for the study was a phenomenological approach, which focuses on obtaining and classifying experiential data, and information obtained from the actual words of the participants that represent their thinking and experiences. Common themes were identified to establish a model of career development.</p><p>The findings of the study revealed that the African-American women's career paths were based on the unique opportunities provided to them by their organizations. They viewed success as their ability to provide excellent services to their customers and performing the best possible on their jobs. The women faced challenges at this level of management, but felt that racism was not a particular issue. Sexism and various personnel issues were perceived as greater challenges for them. The women believed that their perseverance to succeed, their faith, and their mentoring opportunities were important factors in their success. The results also showed that the career development stages for African-American women can be depicted in a way that is unique from currently available career development models.</p> 1999 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1384525128 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1384525128 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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Adult Education
Womens Studies
Sociology
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Adult Education
Womens Studies
Sociology
Cushnie, Michele E.
African-American women first-line supervisors: a qualitative study of their career development process
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