Disappearing Acts: Gender, Power, and Relational Practice at Work

Fletcher, Joyce K.

ISBN 10: 0262561409 / ISBN 13: 9780262561402

Published by The MIT Press (edition New Ed), 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Disappearing Acts: Gender, Power, and Relational Practice at Work
• Publisher: The MIT Press (edition New Ed)
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0262561409
• ISBN 13: 9780262561402
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: New Ed.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Joyce Fletcher's research shows that emotional intelligence and relational behavior are often viewed as inappropriate because they collide with powerful, gender-linked images.

This study of female design engineers has profound implications for attempts to change organizational culture. Joyce Fletcher's research shows that emotional intelligence and relational behavior are often viewed as inappropriate because they collide with powerful, gender-linked images. Fletcher describes how organizations say they need such behavior and yet ignore it, thus undermining the possibility of radical change. She shows why the "female advantage" does not seem to be benefit women employees or organizations. She offers ways that individuals and organizations can make visible the invisible work.

About the Author

Joyce K. Fletcher is Professor of Management at the Center for Gender in Organizations, Simmons Graduate School of Management, and Co-director of Working Connections Project, Jean Baker Miller Training Institute, Stone Center, Wellesley College.