Formal women-only networks: literature review and propositions

Villesèche, F; Josserand, E

Formal women-only networks: literature review and propositions

Villesèche, F Josserand, E

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Personnel Review, 2017, 46 (5), pp. 1004 - 1018
Issue Date:: 2017-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Villesèche, F	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Josserand, E https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6724-2405	en_US
dc.date.available	2020-05-25T19:12:54Z
dc.date.issued	2017-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Personnel Review, 2017, 46 (5), pp. 1004 - 1018	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0048-3486	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/63217
dc.description.abstract	© 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the emerging literature on formal women-only business networks and outline propositions to develop this under-theorised area of knowledge and stimulate future research. Design/methodology/approach: The authors review the existing literature on formal internal and external women-only networks and use the broader social capital and network literature to frame their arguments and develop propositions. Findings: Propositions are developed regarding how both internal and external formal women-only business networks can be of value for members, firms/organisations and the wider social group of women in business. Research limitations/implications: The authors focus on the distinction between external and internal formal women-only networks while also acknowledging the broader diversity that can characterise such networks. Their review provides the reader with an insight into the state of the art and a set of propositions that present opportunities for future research. Practical implications: The paper provides insights into how women in business, organisations and wider society can leverage value from both internal and external formal women-only business networks. Social implications: The paper contributes to research showing that the social structure of interactions and context can impact women’s standing in the workplace. Originality/value: The paper sheds light on the under-studied and under-theorised phenomenon of formal women-only business networks. Beyond the individual member level, the authors suggest that such networks can be of value for organisations and the wider social group of women in management and leadership positions.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Personnel Review	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1108/PR-03-2015-0074	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Industrial Relations	en_US
dc.title	Formal women-only networks: literature review and propositions	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	5	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	46	en_US
utslib.for	1503 Business and Management	en_US
utslib.for	1701 Psychology	en_US
utslib.for	1605 Policy and Administration	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Business
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Business/Management Discipline
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	5	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	46	en_US

Abstract:

© 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the emerging literature on formal women-only business networks and outline propositions to develop this under-theorised area of knowledge and stimulate future research. Design/methodology/approach: The authors review the existing literature on formal internal and external women-only networks and use the broader social capital and network literature to frame their arguments and develop propositions. Findings: Propositions are developed regarding how both internal and external formal women-only business networks can be of value for members, firms/organisations and the wider social group of women in business. Research limitations/implications: The authors focus on the distinction between external and internal formal women-only networks while also acknowledging the broader diversity that can characterise such networks. Their review provides the reader with an insight into the state of the art and a set of propositions that present opportunities for future research. Practical implications: The paper provides insights into how women in business, organisations and wider society can leverage value from both internal and external formal women-only business networks. Social implications: The paper contributes to research showing that the social structure of interactions and context can impact women’s standing in the workplace. Originality/value: The paper sheds light on the under-studied and under-theorised phenomenon of formal women-only business networks. Beyond the individual member level, the authors suggest that such networks can be of value for organisations and the wider social group of women in management and leadership positions.

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