Types of Managerial Positions and Job Needs of Women in the Public Sector

This research is designed to identify characteristics of managerial positions and motivational pattern of women in public sector. Recent studies have showed that the total number of women gaining managerial positions has increased, but they still have little share of total management population. The data were collected through a questionnaire which was completed by 257 woman managers in public and state-owned organizations and ministries. The results showed that: – Most women managers had university degrees in humanities disciplines, average 40 years age, and 5 to 10 years tenure. – Managerial positions which require time, patient, warm behaviour, and sympathy were best suited to women. – Opportunity for promotion was the most important motivational factor for to women managers. On the Basis of these findings, the study offers few suggestions to women managers, and decision makers in organizations.