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International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology, 2025, 7(1); doi: 10.25236/IJFS.2025.070113.

Women in Global Workforce Leadership: Insights from India and Cross-Cultural Dynamics

Author(s)

Xinyu Wang

Corresponding Author:
Xinyu Wang
Affiliation(s)

Suzhou United Graduate School, Southeast University, Nanjing, China

Abstract

In recent decades, globalization has transformed organizational structures, necessitating a team-based decision-making approach. This shift has posed new challenges for HR and organizational behavior experts. Workforce diversity, particularly the surge of educated women in leadership roles, is notable. Taking India as an example, this paper explores the rise of successful female managers, analyzes the link between company performance, gender, and national culture, and proposes strategies to boost female representation at the corporate top.

Keywords

Globalization; Female Leadership; Company Performance; Indian Case Study

Cite This Paper

Xinyu Wang. Women in Global Workforce Leadership: Insights from India and Cross-Cultural Dynamics. International Journal of Frontiers in Sociology (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 1: 85-89. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFS.2025.070113.

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