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Women in STEM Workplaces and Computer-Mediated Communication: Obstacle or Advantage?

Women in STEM Workplaces and Computer-Mediated Communication: Obstacle or Advantage?

Seterra D. Burleson, Whitney A. Tyler, Debra A. Major, Katelyn R. Reynoldson
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 26
ISBN13: 9781799872979|ISBN10: 1799872971|EISBN13: 9781799872986
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7297-9.ch031
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Burleson, Seterra D., et al. "Women in STEM Workplaces and Computer-Mediated Communication: Obstacle or Advantage?." Research Anthology on Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, and the Impact of Remote Work, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2021, pp. 614-639. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7297-9.ch031

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Burleson, S. D., Tyler, W. A., Major, D. A., & Reynoldson, K. R. (2021). Women in STEM Workplaces and Computer-Mediated Communication: Obstacle or Advantage?. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, and the Impact of Remote Work (pp. 614-639). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7297-9.ch031

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Burleson, Seterra D., et al. "Women in STEM Workplaces and Computer-Mediated Communication: Obstacle or Advantage?." In Research Anthology on Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, and the Impact of Remote Work, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 614-639. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7297-9.ch031

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Abstract

As women have the potential to bring unique perspectives to the workplace, the under-representation of women in STEM occupations is a severe limitation to global advancement through research and innovation. Workplace utilization of computer-mediated communication (CMC) may impact common barriers faced by women in STEM, such as stereotypes, a “chilly” workplace climate, lack of social support and mentorship opportunities, and work-family conflict. As organizations shift further into the use of virtual communication, it is essential to take advantage of CMC as a way to facilitate gender equality in the workplace while simultaneously mitigating barriers workplace CMC may present for women in STEM. The potential implications of workplace virtual communication, virtual teams, e-mentoring, cyber incivility, and telecommuting for women in STEM careers are discussed.

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