Work Life Balance - A comparative Study of Women in Senior Management Positions in Austria, Denmark and Great Britain

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Justification
• 1.2. Objectives
• 1.3. Outline
• 2. Literature Review
• 2.1. Background
• Women's Roles since the 1950s
• Family Models
• Division of Household
• 2.2. Individuals
• Work-Life Conflict
• Career Life Cycle
• Critical Resources
• 2.3. Organisations
• Work-Life Programmes
• Flexible Working
• 2.4. Social Policies
• Work-Life Policies
• Progression in Europe
• 2.5. Chapter Summary
• 3. Research Design
• 3.1. Research Methodology
• 3.2. Research Philosophy and Approach
• 3.3. Research Strategy
• 3.4. Research Process
• 3.5. Ethical Issues
• 3.6. Chapter Summary

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to investigate how women in senior management positions balance a successful career with family life. The study focuses on three countries: Austria, Denmark, and the UK. Qualitative data is collected through semi-structured interviews to explore the types of support, priorities, values, and abilities that women utilize to manage their work-life balance.

• Challenges and difficulties faced by women in combining work and family life
• The role of support from family, partners, and companies in achieving a satisfactory work-life balance
• The impact of work-life balance on work performance
• The importance of childcare and its availability in supporting women's careers
• The personal resources and effort required by women to achieve a balanced work-life throughout their career cycle

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The study begins with an introduction that justifies the research and outlines its objectives. Chapter 2 delves into the literature review, exploring the background of women's roles since the 1950s, family models, and the division of household labor. It further examines individual perspectives on work-life conflict, career life cycle, and critical resources. The chapter then analyzes organizational approaches to work-life balance, including programs and flexible working options. Finally, it explores social policies related to work-life balance and its progression in Europe. Chapter 3 discusses the research design, methodology, philosophy, strategy, process, and ethical considerations.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the intersection of work-life balance, women in senior management, cultural differences, support networks, career life cycle, childcare availability, and work performance.