Article
Gender Differences In MBA Students: Work-life Balance, Opting Out and the Increasing Importance of Flexibility
International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management
(2009)
Abstract
The primary objective of this study is to explore the relationship between obtaining an MBA degree and the ability to achieve work-life balance and expectations of opting out. Results from a sample of 251 MBA students suggest that both men and women are placing considerable emphasis on flexible hours as an important job characteristic. Women are also more likely than men to drop out of the labor market before retirement. Results also suggest that men and women have similar expectations about the ability to work flexible hours and telecommute, women are more likely to opt out, and neither gender had strong expectations that the MBA degree will help achieve work-life balance.
Keywords
- Work-life Balance,
- Gender Differences,
- Flexible Schedules,
- MBA Students,
- Labor Force Commitment
Publication Date
2009
Citation Information
Jennifer W. Keil and K. Somerville. "Gender Differences In MBA Students: Work-life Balance, Opting Out and the Increasing Importance of Flexibility" International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management Vol. 9 Iss. 10 (2009) p. 41 - 54 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jennifer-keil/7/