National culture shapes attitudes, behaviors, and expectations in the workplace, relating to gender roles and equality. Cultural norms, traditions, and belief systems can reinforce systemic barriers or influence meaningful change. Transforming organizational behavior requires challenging stereotypes, redefining leadership and success, and promoting inclusive values at both societal and organizational levels. By aligning cultural transformation with policies and practices that support fairness and representation, workplaces can become more equitable environments for all genders. Transforming National Culture to Enhance Gender Equity in the Workplace explores how cultural norms and values influence gender roles and opportunities in the workplace. It examines the ways cultural transformation can challenge inequality and promote more equitable, inclusive work environments. This book covers topics such as socioeconomics, women entrepreneurship, and consumer psychology, and is a useful resource for policymakers, business owners, academicians, researchers, and scientists.
Chandra Chandan, Harish: - Dr. Harish Chandra Chandan is independent Researcher in Business. He was Professor of Business at Argosy University, Atlanta. He was interim chair of the business program in 2011. He received President's award for excellence in teaching in 2007, 2008 and 2009. His teaching philosophy is grounded in the learner needs and life-long learning. His research interests include research methods, leadership, marketing, and organizational behavior. He has published 20 peer-reviewed articles in business journals and five chapters in business reference books. Dr. Chandan has presented conference papers at Academy of Management, International Academy of Business and Management, Southeast Association of Information Systems, and Academy of International Business. Prior to joining Argosy, Dr. Chandan managed optical fiber and cable product qualification laboratories for Lucent Technologies, Bell Laboratories. During his career with Lucent, he had 40 technical publications, a chapter in a book and five patents.
Srivastava, Supriya: - Dr. Supriya Srivastava is Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Management Sciences, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology from Lucknow University and an MBA in HRM from PTU. With 14+ years of teaching and research experience, her work spans HRM, gender studies, social development, and disaster management. She has published widely in national and international journals, contributed to book chapters, and holds several copyrights. She has guided three Ph.D. scholars and numerous graduate research projects. She also holds diplomas in Rural Development, Disaster Management, CSR, and Yoga Science. Dr. Srivastava actively contributes to curriculum design and value-added initiatives. She is the author of Gender Equality and Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges and Women-led Development and Gender Budgeting: Indian Perspective, both published by reputed national publishers. Her vision is rooted in inclusive education and ethical leadership.
