Women In Business Research Articles

Gendered enterprise: Women and Australian business history

AbstractThis special issue examines women and Australian business history. Contributions explore women's entrepreneurship in small urban businesses, side hustles, agriculture, and family companies. Articles highlight the importance of women's businesses, as a financial necessity for women, their families, and their communities. Authors examine the barriers for women in business, including legislation, licensing, societal expectations, and discrimination. Articles also explore women's intersections with other demographic characteristics, with access to enterprise mediated by class and the rural–urban divide. Finally, contributions examine the way traditional archives have obscured histories of businesswomen, and the opportunities offered by feminist historical methodologies for studying business history.

Community-Based Participatory Action Research Methodology To Improve Financial Literacy And Financial Inclusion Of Women Entrepreuner

Financial literacy and financial inclusion are indispensable for business actors, especially women entrepreneurs. Financial literacy is financial knowledge related to the ability to manage finances, such as making budgets, interest rate knowledge, investments, savings, and so on. Meanwhile, financial inclusion is the availability of access to financial institutions, financial products and services. Until now, there is still a gap in knowledge and financial inclusion among business actors, especially women entrepreneurs, towards financial technology. If business actors have good financial literacy and financial inclusion, they can take advantage of financial technology services for the sustainability of their business. The target group for this community service is a women's business group that is a member of the Banyumas micro small and small entrepreneurs association (ASPIKMAS) in Cilongok District. There were 30 counseling participants. Counseling is carried out face-to-face. The result of this activity is that women entrepreneurs are more familiar with financial technology services and can choose the right services needed to ensure the sustainability of their business.

Empowering Women's Business Groups through Microfinance in Village Enterprises

Background: Effective management of microfinance institutions is essential for rural economic development. Specific Background: This study examines BUMDesa Bersama “Gempol Sejahtera,” focusing on its application of microfinance principles in financial management. Knowledge Gap: There is limited research on how structured bureaucracies affect the success of microfinance programs in community organizations. Aims: The research evaluates the impact of organizational structure on microfinance initiatives and resource management. Results: Findings show that a clear bureaucratic structure enhances efficiency and role clarity, facilitating successful program implementation. Clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and task fragmentation are critical for optimal execution. Novelty: This study offers new insights into the link between organizational structure and microfinance effectiveness in community enterprises, enriching the literature on rural empowerment. Implications: The results underscore the importance of strong organizational frameworks to improve resource management and program responsiveness, thereby promoting economic empowerment, especially among women. Highlights : Organizational Efficiency: A clear bureaucratic structure enhances operational effectiveness and role clarity. Critical Procedures: Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is essential for program success. Economic Empowerment: Strong frameworks promote responsiveness and resource management, benefiting community initiatives. Keywords: microfinance, organizational structure, community empowerment, financial management, bureaucratic efficiency

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Indonesia Through Effective Government Assistance Programs

Background: The economic recovery of Sidoarjo Regency post-pandemic hinges on effective assistance programs for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly women's business groups. Specific Background: This study investigates the efficacy of the Sidoarjo Regency Government’s assistance program for independent women’s business groups, with a focus on its impact on resilience and independence within this demographic. Knowledge Gap: Despite existing literature on government assistance programs, there is a lack of detailed evaluations regarding their effectiveness, specifically in the context of women's entrepreneurship in Sidoarjo. Aims: This research aims to assess the effectiveness of the assistance program through qualitative methods, including interviews, observations, and documentation. Results: Findings reveal that the program has been effective, particularly for the Teman Setia Kitchen business, measured against Sutrisno's (2010) indicators: program understanding, target accuracy, timeliness, goal achievement, and real change. While some discrepancies with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) exist, the overall impact on groups like Dapur Teman Setia, Mawar Boga, and Agung Tersena has been positive. Novelty: This study contributes to the body of knowledge by highlighting specific indicators of program effectiveness and providing actionable insights for improving governmental support for women entrepreneurs. Implications: The research underscores the importance of effective government intervention in fostering women’s entrepreneurship and calls for improved targeting and timeliness in aid disbursement, which are essential for the sustainable development of MSMEs in Sidoarjo. Highlights: Effectiveness measured: Understanding, target accuracy, and timely assistance evaluated. Positive impact: Increased income and improved welfare for women entrepreneurs. Communication gaps: Need for better outreach and administrative processes identified. Keywords: women's empowerment, MSMEs, government assistance, program effectiveness, economic recovery

The Impact Of Female Entrepreneurs On Local Economies

This paper looks into the contribution of female entrepreneurs to regional economies and gives further detail on the contribution they may make to innovation, economic growth, and community development. It proves that women-owned businesses do not give variety to the market but are also significant in generating employment and reinvesting revenues into their local communities, which causes a trickle effect and increases well-being within the general economy. The paper will discuss case studies on successful and famous female entrepreneurs: Mindy Kaling, founder of Kaling International; Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx; Whitney Wolfe Herd, co-founder of Bumble; and Nadia Hussain, owner/creator of Nadia's Kitchen. The study of each woman will show precisely how these women have revolutionized industries and sparked local economies through their unique ideas and the leading force of this entrepreneurship. Success and stories of Sara Blakely with Spanx also prove that one entrepreneurial vision can change an entire industry in the blink of a second by creating a new market segment and thousands of jobs. Also, the creation of Bumble has disrupted not only social networking and dating apps but also created great economic benefits with regard to jobs and technology. Mindy Kaling’s impact through Kaling International showcases the potential for creative entrepreneurs to shape media and entertainment, influencing cultural narratives while supporting local talent and economic growth. Nadia Hussain’s Nadia’s Kitchen underscores the role of culinary entrepreneurship in promoting cultural diversity and community engagement, alongside creating new employment opportunities. The paper also explores the critical success factors contributing to the achievements of these female entrepreneurs, including access to funding, robust support networks, educational opportunities, and favorable policy environments. It highlights how these factors together help bring about entrepreneurship among women, succeeding in their barrier-breaking business enterprises with unique strengths. It therefore points to wider economic and social benefits of female entrepreneurship through in-depth examination of these factors. It goes further to argue for the necessity for continued and increased support for women in business through policies and initiatives that can further make their impact on local economies more solid. This, the research argues, is how investing in female entrepreneurs helps build economic development into more inclusive and resilient communities

The Business of Canang: An Overview of the Role of Balinese Women in Local Economic Development In The Breath Of Hinduism

The shift in the lifestyle of Balinese people from agrarian to industrial has changed the order of people's lives, one element of this is the emergence and development of the canang sales business. Yadnya offerings in the form of canang are the religious breath of the Hindu community in Bali. When these offerings cannot be made by households for various reasons, this creates business opportunities for Balinese women. This study aims to determine the role of Balinese women in the selling business of canang seen from the aspect of the local economy that is carried out in relation to Hinduism in Bali. This type of research is non-experimental research (ex post facto) with a qualitative descriptive method. The research sample is canang traders in Badung Regency and Denpasar City. Data collection techniques were observation, interviews, literature study, and documentation. Data analysis techniques were data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the factors that influenced Balinese women choose to work as canang traders were for reasons of profit, flexible business, being able to divide their time with the time saving of being housewives, and having market share. The increase in activity and economic value comes not only from their canang sales business, but can also create new business opportunities from canang raw materials such as coconut leaves, banana leaves, various kinds of offering flowers, porosan, and other materials provided by local communities. These various business activities involved in selling canang and the raw materials of canang certainly move the wheels of the local economy of Bali.

Communication and the Gender Entrepreneurship Gap: Jamaican Women-Entrepreneurs’ Views of their Interpersonal Communication Interactions with Others in Business Settings

This exploratory study examines the meanings women business owners from Jamaica attach to their interpersonal communication performances in business settings, within the context of the gender entrepreneurship gap. There is limited research about the communication practices of women entrepreneurs from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), such as Jamaica, where this phenomenon is prevalent. I argue that paying closer attention to the interpersonal communication dynamics businesswomen see as characterizing their interactions with others in business settings is warranted, given the influence that interpersonal communication has on business performance.The results of the study reveal several insights. First, that the women’s interpersonal communication patterns show a partiality toward the self-presentation and relationship objectives of interpersonal communication exchanges. Second, that the participants’ self-construal of their communication styles seem to impose limitations on the ways in which they negotiate business interactions in the Jamaican context and third, that the women’s interpersonal interactions in business settings are mediated by the prevailing gender as well as cultural values governing communication expectations in a place such as Jamaica.

Women Entrepreneurship: Driving Economic Empowerment in Atmanirbhar Bharat

The impact of women entrepreneurship on economic development in the Delhi-NCR region of India is a pivotal area of study, reflecting broader socio-economic trends and challenges. This paper examines how women entrepreneurs contribute to economic growth and social transformation within this rapidly urbanizing region. The Delhi-NCR region, encompassing the National Capital Territory of Delhi and adjoining areas in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, represents a significant economic hub in India. It provides a fertile ground for exploring the dynamic role of women in business and its implications for economic development. Women entrepreneurship in Delhi-NCR has seen an outstanding ascent because of a conjunction of variables including expanded instructive fulfillment among ladies, steady government strategies, and developing cultural standards. This paper utilizes a blended strategies approach, consolidating quantitative information examination and subjective contextual investigations to grasp the expansiveness and profundity of ladies' effect around here. The review recognizes key areas where lady’s business people are generally dynamic, like innovation, retail, and administrations, and inspects how their endeavors impact nearby economies, work creation, and advancement.In order to determine the role of women-led businesses in regional economic development, the research conducts quantitative analyses of employment statistics, business performance metrics, and economic contributions. In order to gain an understanding of the difficulties and opportunities faced by women entrepreneurs, the study conducts qualitative interviews with business leaders, policymakers, and other female entrepreneurs. The findings highlight a number of significant effects that women's entrepreneurship has on the growth of the Delhi-NCR economy.

Business partnership, women empowerment and support to women living with HIV/AIDS in Kabale, Uganda

Business partnership, women empowerment and support to women living with HIV/AIDS in Kabale, Uganda

National Stock Exchange: Failure of Corporate Governance

The case explores the corporate governance challenges that arose at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), India’s leading stock exchange. Chitra Ramkrishna served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) of NSE from 2013 to 2016. In 2013, she was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the most powerful women in business. In 2015, following a whistleblower’s complaint about preferential access given to certain brokers, Indian regulators launched investigations. Further allegations in September 2016 claimed that the appointment of Anand Subramanian, a close associate of Chitra Ramkrishna, violated the code of conduct. Anticipating potential dismissal over these alleged lapses, Ramkrishna resigned from the board in November 2016. Subsequent investigations revealed ongoing preferential access for select brokers during Ravi Narain’s tenure as NSE’s MD and CEO from 2010 to 2014. Narain had been a key mentor to Ramkrishna and strongly supported her appointment as CEO. It was also discovered that Ramkrishna continued to share confidential NSE information with Subramanian even after his termination. Despite these serious irregularities, the NSE board remained notably inactive. This case is significant as it highlights the NSE board’s failure to uphold its core responsibilities, allowing misconduct and irregularities to persist. It concludes by presenting the dilemma NSE’s new CEO and board of directors faced: how to address investor concerns while enhancing the organization’s leadership and governance structure.

Profitability of shea butter processing business for rural women in Borgu LGA, Niger State, Nigeria

Profitability of shea butter processing business for rural women in Borgu LGA, Niger State, Nigeria

Women in business: The impact of digital and financial literacy on female-owned small and medium-sized enterprises

The growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) shows a positive trend and has even become a major highlight in the national economic landscape. Moreover, most of these businesses are owned by women. Examining how digital capability and financial literacy and a dynamic environment affect the success of female-owned small and medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia is the main goal of this study. Financial and digital capability are examined as mediators between performance and these factors. The study used a causal explanatory research approach. The data in this study were collected through questionnaires. This research surveyed 100 female-owned small and medium-sized enterprises in Indonesia’s food and beverage, herbal and pharmaceutical, fashion, and craft industries. Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis was utilized in this work as an analytical tool. The study reveals that financial literacy significantly enhances SMEs` performance by improving resource management. However, a dynamic environment alone does not impact performance unless supported by other competencies. Financial competence does not strengthen the effect of financial literacy, indicating it may not be sufficient for success. Conversely, digital competence is crucial, mediating the relationship between a dynamic environment and SMEs` performance. Therefore, SMEs with strong digital skills are better positioned to adapt and thrive, making digital competence key to sustained business success.

Women leaders in logistics for the economy 5.0

The complexity of the technologized socioeconomic reality poses a number of challenges for today's managers. Many times their actions are a test of their leadership. A particularly interesting area of research in this regard is the logistics sector, which so far has been regarded as typically male and which has been undergoing a transformation in favor of an increasing representation of women for some years now. The authors sought to answer questions such as: what qualities, skills and competences will enable women working in logistics to pursue their careers and achieve their goals in the face of the challenges of a 5.0 economy. The aim of the article is to identify those leadership skills and competences of women in logistics that predispose them to lead on their way to business success in enterprises. In the research process, mixed research methodologies were used, combining the results of secondary source analysis obtained from Scopus and Web of Science databases with information obtained from a quantitative survey based on the CAWI diagnostic survey method. The analyses resulted in a model of an exemplary image combining traits, skills and competencies, as well as attributes of effectiveness, which may be helpful for women in shaping their leadership position in the management structures of companies in the logistics industry. The resulting material complements the existing body of research on the role and importance of women in business including, in particular, the inclusion of women in logistics. The main strength of the work is to identify areas that women should improve in order to increase their participation in managerial positions in the logistics industry.

Effect of Micro-Credit on Micro Business Development among Women Entrepreneurs

Women have been recognized as key contributors toward livelihood and poverty eradication, especially in developing countries. Hence, entrepreneurs planning to start their own businesses rely on microfinance as a source of resources for their micro businesses. Therefore, the study examines the effect of micro-credit on micro business development among women entrepreneurs. However, the methodology of the study is based on the results of the previous studies, hence, inclusive criteria were used; therefore, the paper is conceptual in nature. Moreover, the study found that there is a significant positive effect of micro-credit on microbusiness development among women entrepreneurs. The implication of the result is therefore positive on the micro business development, the more women businesses are using micro-credit the more their development and vice versa. The study concluded that a positive relationship between micro-credit and business development among women entrepreneurs. Based on the findings, the study recommends that women micro businesses should introduce the use of microcredit to expand their businesses while employing different phases of accountability as well as treating the business as a separate entity with the owner in order to protect the loan liability that the business is entitled to pay as at when due.

Optimizing Women's Entrepreneurship to Enhance Family Domestic Income: A Case Study of Female Entrepreneurs in BatamThis study examines the role of women's entrepreneurship in enhancing domestic family income in Batam, a special economic zone with unique

This study examines the role of women's entrepreneurship in enhancing domestic family income in Batam, a special economic zone with unique socio-economic characteristics. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative designs to understand the factors influencing women's entrepreneurship and to develop optimization strategies. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 200 female entrepreneurs across 12 districts in Batam, while qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and participant observations. Data analysis was conducted using variance-based structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and NVIVO software to analyze the complex relationships between variables. The results of the study indicate that women's education level, access to capital, and family support are critical factors influencing the success of entrepreneurship. Access to capital is proven to be a significant challenge, with barriers such as high interest rates and complex procedures. Additionally, the increase in family income derived from women's businesses contributes to improving family welfare, including children's education, health, and financial stability. Based on these findings, the study recommends the need for improved access to capital, the development of relevant entrepreneurial training programs, and supportive government policies to strengthen the role of women's entrepreneurship in Batam. This study is expected to contribute meaningfully to the literature on women's entrepreneurship and provide a foundation for the development of more effective policies in the future.

The Implementation of Islamic Business Practices of Women Traders: A Study in An Islamic State in a Developing Country

The purpose of this article is to share the gaps between the ideals and reality of the implementation of Islamic business practices in Kelantan; a well known Islamic state in Malaysia; especially by the Muslim businesswomen at Siti Khadijah’s market. 27 respondents were interviewed in late August 2013, however; four were disqualified due to the fact that they are only workers and not the owners. To obtain Allah (s.w.t) blessing is their main reason of implementing Islamic business practices as they believe that they will gain Allah’s blessing or barakah in so doing. Islamic business practices can be classified into three phases that are before, during and after the business. The implementation of Islamic business practices is moderate. Using spearman correlation, age is found out to be negative and significant while other variables are not significantly related to the Muslim business women’s achievement.

Identification The Role of Muslim Women " Fisherman's Village " In Improving Sea Products Business Performance on The West Coast of Indonesia Using SWOT and QSPM Analytic Matrics

This study aims to identify key strategic factors strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) in the role of women among "City Fishermen" to improve the performance of marine product MSMEs in Labuan, Banten, Indonesia. The research employs a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and observations, with a quantitative approach using the Qualitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM). The findings identify eight items each for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The study reveals that the most significant strengths are the abundant natural resources and the resilience of women in business. On the other hand, the most critical weakness is the reliance on traditional marketing methods. The primary opportunity identified is the potential for digitizing the business system, while the most significant threats are human error and extreme climate changes in the region. The research is limited by its focus on general business factors rather than specific areas like marketing, human resources, or finance, and by its scope in identifying SWOT factors without developing alternative strategies for the businesses studied. The originality of this study lies in its focus on seafood businesses located near metropolitan areas with complex challenges and the emphasis on the role of women in enhancing the family economy, an area rarely explored by other researchers.

Factors Influencing Women’s Entrepreneurial Success in a Patriarchal Society: Empirical Evidence from Morocco

The purpose of the current study is to identify factors associated with women’s entrepreneurial success. By embracing social feminism theory, this study provides a well-rounded analysis of the individual, social, institutional, and economic factors that shape successful women’s business development in a patriarchal society within a Muslim and Arab country. Following the conceptual model development, data were obtained from 212 Moroccan women business owners using a web-based questionnaire. The results, based on structural equation modeling, revealed the positive and direct influence of individual factors on women entrepreneurs’ success, including the need for achievement, and risk-taking. Additionally, external factors, particularly government support, social support, and access to finance, were found to be an important determinant of the entrepreneurial success of Moroccan women. This study enriches the existing knowledge on the determinants of the entrepreneurial success of women in developing countries. It offers offer useful managerial implications for policymakers who should implement appropriate actions to promote gender equality, as well as foster an environment conducive to enabling Moroccan women to launch and develop their own businesses.

‘Woman-Owned Business’ Labels Enhance Perceived Competence

Abstract Gender bias is widely recognized as having negative effects on women in business, including on outcomes such as hiring, promotion, pay, and access to venture capital funding. This study identifies a strategy that women business owners can employ to boost business outcomes. Across five preregistered studies (N = 2585), including a field study, affixing the owner attribute label “woman-owned business” can engender positive business outcomes, including perceptions of business competence and service quality (studies 1 and 2). These effects are driven by an increase in perceptions of the business owner’s agency (study 3). Affixing a gender-based owner attribute label is especially effective in situations that lack other credible cues of competence (study 4) and in industries that are perceived as difficult to succeed in (study 5). The present work advances our understanding of stereotypes, discrimination, and identity in the consumer marketplace, and it offers practical implications for business owners in traditionally marginalized groups who face—and must combat—stereotypes.

Planting one thousand seeds of entrepreneurs

Research methodology This case is based on secondary information and data about the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women initiative and youth entrepreneurship programs from press releases, news articles and websites. The protagonist has been disguised. This case has been classroom-tested in a core MBA course in both face-to-face and online delivery methods. Case overview/synopsis In March 2021, Goldman Sachs launched its One Million Black Women initiative which expanded its inclusive growth goals to support Black women entrepreneurs who were under-represented and under-resourced. This initiative is one of Goldman Sachs’s sponsored programs that aid existing entrepreneurs. This program would invest $10bn over the next decade to advance racial equity, promote entrepreneurial activity and increase and economic opportunities for these highly motivated and resilient Black women. With the buzz from this initiative, Johnnetta who was a Black female manager at a financial services competitor of Goldman Sachs conceived another approach to groom and grow future generations of women of color entrepreneurs. Her idea was to implement youth entrepreneurship programs in middle schools in states with high populations of students of color. Based on a psychological theory of entrepreneurship approach, these students would learn about entrepreneurship and gain hands-on experience with starting and operating a business. The program was called “Planting 1000 Seeds of Entrepreneurs” to develop a pipeline of savvy, well-prepared future women of color entrepreneurs. Johnnetta’s dilemma was whether to pitch this new youth entrepreneurship program as an employee at her employer as a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiative or start this program as an entrepreneur of a nonprofit in which she would have sole autonomy to administer this program. This case will enable students to develop ideas into a compelling business pitch while sparking debate about approaches to foster DEI initiatives that will have impactful economic benefits for women of color entrepreneurs. Complexity academic level This case is best suited for upper-level undergraduate or graduate students taking business administration courses in management, entrepreneurship, women studies or other courses that cover topics or modules related to DEI initiatives involving women in business.