DOI: https://doie.org/10.0816/Nerj.2024630842
Dr. Bhavna, Ms. Viveka Rohilla, Dr.Tej Singh, Dr. Bhawana Rawat
Keywords:Barriers, High technology, inequalities, policies, Promotion, Structured Equation Modeling.
Purpose- The paper aims to generate the different types of barriers that exist in the technology environment for the promotion of women employees. The primary goal is to identify the most prominent barriers affecting them to a larger extent. The study will suggest suitable measures to improve the situation in this domain.
Methodology -The researcher collected the responses from the target set of 350 employees in the Information and Technology industry. Primary data were collected through a questionnaire that was emailed to respondents and data were analyzed through Structured Equation Modeling analysis to find the most prominent barriers precluding the women from holding managerial positions.
Finding- The findings of the study suggest that barriers existing at different levels could be reduced to a larger extent through the suitable framing of the appropriate policies and measures in the organization. These conflicting factors are in the form of family responsibilities, demanding organizational roles, and lack of proper policies. Out of different dimensions like organizational, personal, and societal barriers. Society barriers do not seem relevant in the IT sector as compared to personal and organizational barriers
Research Implications – Limited studies have been conducted on gender diversity barriers in developing economies like India. This study tries to fill this important gap in the literature by examining the relationship between barriers and gender diversity in the technology sector.
Practical Implications- Retaining and advancing women managers in the technology industry seem to be challenging. This research addresses the barriers that act as challenges in promoting gender diversity and creating policies for an equitable environment.