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the Bureaucratic logic of entrepreneurial firms: providing opportunity for women or just window dressing?
Drawing from a study of 75 Silicon Valley firms by Baron et al. (2007), the findings reveal that firms adopting bureaucratic logic—emphasizing universalism and meritocracy—integrate women into core technical roles more effectively than those adhering to affiliation-based cultures (focused on interpersonal trust). Notably, firms with dedicated HR personnel hired more female scientists, suggesting formalized practices reduce gender bias. However, the impact of bureaucracy depends on a firm’s founding culture: while engineering-centric (traditionally masculine) firms saw slower integration, those transitioning to bureaucratic logic showed faster progress. Surprisingly, sustained bureaucratic logic alone had no lasting effect; instead, shifting from affiliation-based to bureaucratic logic proved most impactful. The study highlights the tension between entrepreneurial flexibility and structured HR systems, suggesting that women seeking growth opportunities should prioritize firms actively evolving toward meritocratic practices. These insights challenge assumptions about bureaucracy as mere “window dressing,” positioning it as a lever for gender equity when implemented as a cultural transformation.
Ketersediaan
| Call Number | Location | Available |
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| AMP2104 | PSB lt.dasar - Pascasarjana | 1 |
| Penerbit | Briarcliff Manor, NY: Academy of Management 2007 |
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| Edisi | Vol. 21, No. 4, Nov., 2007 |
| Subjek | Organizational culture Gender inequality entrepreneurial firms bureaucratic logic meritocracy |
| ISBN/ISSN | 15589080 |
| Klasifikasi | NONE |
| Deskripsi Fisik | 2 p. |
| Info Detail Spesifik | Academy of Management Perspectives |
| Other Version/Related | Tidak tersedia versi lain |
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