{"product_id":"9783032249890","title":"Female Leadership and Motherhood Navigating Careers at the Top","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFemale Leadership and Motherhood\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNavigating Careers at the Top\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBarbara Sveva Magnanelli | Elisa Raoli\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Human Resources \u0026amp; Personnel Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe persistent underrepresentation of women in executive roles remains a critical issue in contemporary organizations, particularly when intersecting with motherhood. Despite growing awareness and institutional commitments to gender equality, female leaders continue to encounter systemic barriers that hinder their career progression, especially when navigating family planning decisions. The “career-motherhood dilemma,” the tension between professional advancement and the desire to become a mother, is a complex challenge shaped by sociocultural expectations, organizational practices, and internalized pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThrough qualitative interviews with women in top executive roles – specifically CEOs and CFOs, this volume explores the role of leadership and motherhood, investigating the factors that influence the decision to become a mother and how this decision interacts with career trajectories. This book enriches the understanding of female leadership by shedding light on how motherhood shapes career trajectories at the executive level.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy amplifying the experiences of female leaders, it offers both theoretical contributions and practical implications – calling for more inclusive organizational norms and providing actionable insights for policymakers and firms aiming to support women in balancing leadership and motherhood without compromising career advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbara Sveva Magnanelli is Associate Professor of Accounting and Management at John Cabot University and former Chair of the Department of Business Administration. She teaches Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, and Corporate Governance. Her research focuses on corporate governance, gender diversity, financial fraud, and female leadership. She publishes in leading journals and presents at major conferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eElisa Raoli is Assistant Professor at Catholic University of Milan, teaching financial accounting and corporate reporting. She held positions at LUISS and George Washington University. Her research focuses on financial accounting, corporate governance, earnings management, and international standards. She publishes widely and is ASN-qualified Associate Professor in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07 July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalgrave Macmillan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032249890\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e264\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46921117728908,"sku":"9783032249890","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032249890.jpg?v=1781088869","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032249890","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}