The latest look for women in logistics
By Staff -- Logistics Management, 1/1/2004
Results of the 2003 Women in Logistics survey by Ohio State University present an image of women in logistics, the roles they play, and their approaches to the profession. Led by Martha Cooper, professor of logistics at OSU, with Angelisa A. Gillyard of the University of Maryland, Elena Korobko of Ripharm LTD, and Dawn Ratushewitz of Becton Dickinson, the study asked questions about the work environments, career patterns, and attitudes of female logistics executives.
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Many of the respondents are in upper management. Just over a third (34 percent) held managers' positions; 21 percent were vice presidents; and 17 percent held the title of director.
When it comes to management style, 45 percent said they were "participative," or regularly getting involved in day-to-day operations, compared to the 22 percent who said they preferred a directive leadership approach. Thirty-four percent, moreover, said their style was a combination of both. Female executives reported that they were more likely (58 percent) to facilitate a decision-making process rather than tell subordinates what to do (8 percent).
And women in logistics like their jobs. More than 75 percent said they were satisfied with their current positions, and 86 percent said they thought that the opportunities to build a career in the field are better today than they were in years past. When asked which aspects of the logistics profession they liked best, 32 percent noted the chance to make use of their different areas of expertise; 23 percent cited the fast-paced environment; and 14 percent said they liked the fact that they feel they're making a difference.
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