Women managers in the Republic of Croatia

Uspjeh svake organizacije ovisi o djelotvornosti menadžmenta, a uspješan menadžer je onaj koji ima znanja i vještine potrebne baš toj razini menadžmenta na kojoj se on nalazi. U tradicionalnom društvu prevladava mišljenje da je uloga žene briga i skrb za obitelj, a uloga muškarca je zarađivanje. Rukovodeće pozicije namijenjene su prvenstveno muškarcima, a karijerni napredak žena uglavnom doseže srednju razinu menadžmenta. Ukoliko su hijerarhijski ravnopravni, žene su manje plaćene. Pojedine vlade zemalja Europske unije uvele su zakonske mjere u vidu kvota za poticanje većeg uključivanja žena u viši menadžment. Izdvaja se Francuska koja je ostvarila udio od minimalno 40% zastupljenosti žena na upravljačkim pozicijama. U Republici Hrvatskoj taj udio iznosi 16.1%. Iako se bilježi rast u odnosu na prethodnu godinu, trenutni rezultat na razini je onog iz 2012. godine. Pojedine organizacije također su se povele time te promiču ženske talente i ruše barijere koje onemogućuju ženama pristup rukovodećim položajima. Nedovoljno korištenje visoko obrazovanih žena na upravljačkim pozicijama smanjuje potencijal za gospodarski rast u vidu poboljšanja poslovanja kroz financijske rezultate i bolje upravljanje organizacijom.The success of any organization depends on the effectiveness of management, and a successful manager is one who has the knowledge and skills needed at that level of management at which he is. In a traditional society, the prevailing belief is that the role of a woman is to care for the family, and the role of a man is to earn money. Management positions are intended primarily for men, and women’s career success generally reaches the middle level of management. If they are hierarchically equal, women are paid less. Some governments of European Union countries have introduced legislative actions in the form of quotas to encourage greater involvement of women in leadership positions. France stands out, which achieved a share of at least 40% of the representation of women in management positions. In the Republic of Croatia, this share is 16.1%. Although there is an increase compared to the previous year, the current result is at the level of 2012. Some organizations have also taken the lead, promoting women's talent and breaking down barriers that prevent women from accessing leadership positions. Insufficient use of highly educated women in management positions reduces the potential for economic growth in terms of improving business through financial results and better management of the organization