Can Women be Successful Managers in Technology Business? four Romanian Examples

Abstract

Purpose of the work: This research is meant to outline the contribution brought by women in technology management and identify how business environment, especially from the Romanian market, welcome females who lead in this men dominated industry. Methodology: The paper has been built upon analyzing the connection between world's female leaders and technological advance. The sources were articles, books and interviews. To outline the Romanian situation, an interviewing phase followed, with four women who currently lead in the IT industry. Important finding: Gender disparity has been and is wide-reaching in most of technology's industries. Nevertheless, women reaching a certain career level, are more eager to embrace tech management. They have proven to be extremely open to the challenges brought by this new technologized working environment, worldwide in general and narrowed down to Romania as well. Conclusions and key "Take Home Messages": The primary message transmitted by this research is that women can indeed add value to the technology business and their main contribution is bringing IT closer to people. Women's potential reaches beyond having gender diversity, and should be exploited at its maximum. Women have the understanding that technology is created for people, and their entire work revolves around it.