Business characteristics of male and female small and medium enterprises in the UK: implications for gender-based entrepreneurialism and business competence development

Article Abstract:

Established male and female small and medium-sized businesses in the UK show different characteristics, according to a study based on a national survey of almost 6,000 small and medium-sized enterprises. Against this background, it is possible to argue that gender-based entrepreneurialism should be recognized as part of policies relating to this sector. Female businesses are generally smaller than their male counterparts, have a narrower product range and are usually sole proprietorships. They usually have domestic customers, and rely more than male businesses on part-time staff.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Admin. of general economic programs, Small Business Administration, United Kingdom, Small business

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Stress and unemployment: a comparative review and research model of female and male managers

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A study looking into the causes of stress in male and female managers who were unemployed found there were some differences according to gender, such as the level of support received from partners. Men were better supported by their partners and tended to rely on their friends for additional support. Whilst women looked to their families for support. Both sexes were affected by stress caused by being unemployed, such as loss of status, reduction in finances and feeling stigmatized. The female managers also faced additional difficulties when looking for a new job.

Management Termination, Demographic aspects, Unemployment, Executives, Managers, Job stress, Employment terminations, Unemployed workers

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Competence in management development: rites and wrongs

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Recent research has investigated the use of the Management Charter Initiative (MCI) Level 1 competence-based management development programme within the context of National Health Service reforms. The research raised considerable doubts about the use of MCI standards within management development programmes. There was particular concern about the segmented nature of the standards, as well as the collection of data for the assessment process against strictly defined criteria.

Management development programs

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