International Journal of Business Economics and Management Research
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 5

A study on the women employees in information technology industry

  • Author:
  • T.S. Santhi, K. Sundar
  • Total Page Count: 17
  • Page Number: 22 to 38

*Research Scholar, Department of Management Studies, SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

**Associate Professor, Commerce Wing, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Digital technology has revolutionized the world as never before. In the global scenario it undergoes transformation with undreamt rapidity. India is no exception and has witnessed an unprecedented growth in the field of Information Technology. This sector has emerged as one of the largest employers in the country. It is to be noted that this sector has not only created plentiful job opportunities but has also resulted in new types of challenging careers. As this sector gives more emphasis to knowledge alone it is non-discriminating in nature. It provides opportunities for the educated, middle class women to build their own dreams and excel in fields, which were earlier perceived to be male domains. Though they are not the majority, Indian women professionals are definitely on the rise and are paving the way for future generations. Indian women are becoming increasingly visible and successful in the professional and public sphere. The present study explores aspects like measure the level of satisfaction as perceived by the respondents - women employees on the varied determinants of work performance; identify the major factors that influences the work performance among various categories of women employees in Information Technology. Industry; measure the overall work performance of women employees irrespective of cadres. The conclusion has been given.

Keywords

Information Technology, Performance, Women Careers Opportunity, Women Employees