Discourse and intersectionality over time in leadership composition

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dc.contributor.advisor Mills, Albert J., 1945-
dc.creator Watson, Kerry A.
dc.date.accessioned 2023-08-03T13:06:51Z
dc.date.available 2023-08-03T13:06:51Z
dc.date.issued 2023-06-13
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31799
dc.description 1 online resource (193 pages)
dc.description Includes abstract.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-193).
dc.description.abstract Using British Airways (BA) PLC as the case study, I undertake a critical discourse analysis of the lack of diversity in top management teams. Organization leadership is important for several reasons including its role in organization performance and success. As operating environments become progressively complex, understanding who the leaders are, and how that leadership composition comes about, is critical. Despite globalization and increased access to diverse ways of thinking, ultimate authority resides in the top management teams whose configuration remains homogenous. I explore how the discourse of leadership precludes greater diversity in the composition of the highest levels of management. Results highlight three key factors that affect the discourse of leadership. They are history, the organization intersectionality experience, and influence from the external operating environment. en_CA
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dc.language.iso en en_CA
dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcsh Diversity in the workplace
dc.subject.lcsh British Airways -- Management
dc.subject.lcsh Leadership
dc.subject.lcsh Work -- Psychological aspects
dc.title Discourse and intersectionality over time in leadership composition en_CA
dc.title.alternative Dissertation Watson
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thesis.degree.name Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Management)
thesis.degree.level Doctoral
thesis.degree.discipline Management
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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