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The role of women in union leadership: case study of Sabah Banking Employees Union (SBEU)

Francis, C., Parasuraman, B. and Kim Man, M. M. (2012) The role of women in union leadership: case study of Sabah Banking Employees Union (SBEU). International Journal of Management and Innovation, 4 (1). pp. 68-78. ISSN 2070-8521

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Abstract/Summary

This study was conducted to investigate the participation and factors influenced the participation of women in Sabah Banking Employees Union (SBEU). This study is a qualitative research with case study. The findings show that there is high participation of women in the union and in the administration position in the union. The women hold 80% of the administration position. The high participation of women in this union is related with the high participation of women in the banking industry. The other factors are the social background of the leader, high education, training skills in the union and leadership. The main contribution of the women to the union is the transformation of the union and towards the objectives of the union. The women leadership acts as the channel for the women issues, at the same time, for the workers issues in the union too.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:University of Reading Malaysia
ID Code:83069
Publisher:Business Essay Consultancy Centre

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