Abstract:
ABSTRACT
The general purpose of the study was to examine the nexus between glass ceiling
and career progression of women working the College of Distance Education at the
University of Cape Coast. With that the study first sought to examine the factors
that lead to glass ceiling at the workplace and further sought to assess the career
progression of women as a result of glass ceiling. Lastly, the study examined the
effect of glass ceiling on the career progression of women at the College of Distance
Education. To achieve these specific objectives, the study employed a quantitative
approach and a descriptive design where questionnaires were administered to 97
female respondents at the college out of 130 population size. The study found that
the female workers were highly affected by glass ceiling due to child birth, child
care and family commitments. The study again found that women are affected by
glass ceiling negatively such that there is slow development in their progression,
promotion speed and remuneration growth. The study further found that both
personal factors and organisational factors of glass ceiling negatively affect career
progression of female workers. It was concluded that a negative association exists
between glass ceiling and career progression of women. The study recommended
that Management and Authorities of the University and the College should assist
female workers with mentors aid them to progress in their careers.
