The glass cliff: Exploring the dynamics surrounding the appointment of women to precarious leadership positions

• 成果类型: Review
• 署名作者: Ryan, Michelle K.; Haslam, S. Alexander
• 署名单位: University of Exeter
• 刊物名称: ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0363-7425
• DOI: 10.5465/AMR.2007.24351856
• 发表日期: 2007
• 页码: 549-572
• 关键词: REQUISITE MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTICS; SEX-ROLE STEREOTYPES; CONTEXT-DEPENDENT VARIATION; SOCIAL IDENTITY THEORY; gender-differences; self-categorization; CAREER-DEVELOPMENT; EMOTIONAL LABOR; THINK-MANAGER; female

摘要

In this paper we explore the glass cliff form of discrimination. We review archival and experimental evidence of the glass cliff and identify multiple processes as having the potential to contribute to the phenomenon. We also outline a range of potential reactions to the phenomenon, and we elaborate strategies for eliminating glass cliffs, but, as with other forms of (gender) discrimination, we argue that these depend on the capacity for disadvantaged groups to overcome resistance on the part of those who are motivated to maintain the status quo.