Group Name: Puhon Company Date of Submission: January 25, 2022

I. Case Title: Women’s Underrepresentation in the Board of

Directors

II. Time Context: Puhon Company started doing their Case

Study last January 17, 2022 and ended on
January 24, 2022. This includes the checking
of the formats, copyrighting, and organizing the
paper.

III. Executive Summary:

IV. Introduction:

Women’s underrepresentation in the board of directors in many countries is

prevalent nowadays. It only proves that there is something going on inside the board
which may lead to a feud between men and women in the workplace. It is one of the
important issues to ponder so that there would be an equal treatment and
representation of genders in the board of directors. Moreover, women’s
underrepresentation is like women’s discrimination in the board of directors since
only low percentage composes a specific country’s board of directors which is very
alarming to see. Solution to this problem is a must to promote peace and equality in a
nation. By doing as such, people in the nation will be unified and will have a stronger
foundation which may lead to a successful achieving its common goal.
It aims to determine if having most men in the board of directors is more
effective than having women instead which is a good matter to ponder and evaluate.
It is inevitable to become suspicious regarding the percentage of men includes in the
board of directors. And this study might help either to make a difference or break a
 long-reigned patriarchal era.
In conclusion, this case study will be a great help to disseminate information that
might help or might contribute to the progress of gender equality all over the world.
By doing this, people’s awareness will increase, and they will be using their critical
thinking to examine whether men and women’s treatments in the workplace are just
and fair

V. Objectives (3 or more and starts with “to”)

1 To determine if having most men on the board of directors is more advantageous

than having most women on the board of directors.

2 To find out the impact if the percentage of women in the board of directors increased

3 To evaluate if the required quotas imposed by European Unions are effective.

VI Statement of the Problem

.

Many women are still discriminated against to this day, especially in the
workplace, and there are still certain misconceptions about gender in some firms;
the goal of the study is to determine if the mandatory quotas established by
European unions are successful.
Specifically, the researchers sought answers to the following questions:
1. What do you think the reasons why majority on the boards of directors are men
rather than women?
2. Do you believe it would be more advantageous if men outnumbered women?
3. What would be the impact if the percentage of women in the board of directors
increased?

VII. Areas of Consideration: (at least 3 for each category)

Strengths
1 Women make up 43 percent of the global workforce today.

2 The number of women working today is much higher than ever.

3 Women do have jobs and are working their way to the top of the ladder.

Weaknesses

1 54 percent of women in workplace are employed below their capabilities and potential.

2 It is harder for women to hold senior-level positions.

3 The median salary for women is roughly 22 percent lower than the median salary for
men.

Opportunities

1 Women are rising to the moment as stronger leaders and taking on the extra work.

2 Women managers are taking more consistent action to promote employee well-being.

3 Women have been trying to break away from norms and standards set by society.

4 Companies need to invest deeply in all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Threats

1 Women are still significantly underrepresented at all levels of management.

2 Within fortune 500 company’s women only account for less than 15% corporate officer
positions and less than 2% of CEO positions.

3 Women of color continue to face significant bias and discrimination at work.

VIII. Alternative Courses of Action: (3 or more solutions with at least

corresponding advantages and
disadvantages)

Solution 1
 Some countries come up with an idea of creating infographics containing the
capabilities of women in workplace because they know that women can do what men
are capable of that's why they think the discrimination will be lessen. The infographics
may be posted around the workplace or even around the country.

Advantages of Solution 1

1 Many people will be able to see the information about women that will help the
discrimination to stop or lessen.

2 People will be aware of what's happening in the board of directors.

3 It will help people to have peaceful society.

4 It would gain more support from each other.

5 It is easy to do.

Disadvantages of Solution 1

1 It may be time consuming in posting infographics

2 It may need minimal funds in posting infographics

3 Not everyone will accept the information.

4 The information about women's capabilities may contradict some people.

Solution 2

Men should socialize with women to support gender equality. They can join
campaigns and advocate gender equality through doing posters and advertisements in
social media. By socializing and engaging, it can establish a safe space for women to
express themselves and their real abilities regardless of what society’s gender
stereotypes and expectations are. That being so, it is essential to engage more men in
standing for gender equality for this is the way to bring about change.

Advantages of Solution 2

1 Greater diversity of viewpoint

2 Can strengthen confidence levels of women

3 It is easy to do especially if there are many people joining to advocate and to promote
gender equality.

4 Fair treatment

5 It fosters peace if it will be successfully promoted by the people.

Disadvantages of Solution 2

1 Maybe considered to be unfair

2 May increase the level of frustration in an environment

3 Some men may feel discriminated

IX. Recommendations and Conclusion:

We therefore conclude that the best solution to the problem is alternative course
of action number 1 which is Men should socialize with women to support gender
equality. We should end the stereotyping in gender because we need to see each
other equally no matter what gender you are or someone who is not sure about his or
her gender. We all know that the reason why there is a small percentage of women in
the board is that men cannot avoid underestimating the ability of a women and men
always thought that they are more efficient enough to do the works. Therefore, when
men change their way of thinking many women will be able to show their skills and
strength in the board and women will be comfortable to work with the men in the board
with that kind of action the board can achieve their goal to have 40% of female in the
board seats.

X. Plan of Action: (At least 3 or more)

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XI. Potential Problems: (At least 3 or more and starts with “What if”)

1 What if women become useless when it comes to making legislation?

2 What if there is a specific position for the women to become a public official?

3 What if the rights among women can't be recognized due to having a hidden political
agenda?

XII. Contingency Plan: (At least 3 or more)

Possible Issues/Scenarios in the future Actions/Steps to be undertaken

1 Women’s might outnumber men in the
board of directors
Board of directors may assign a specific
person or expert to conduct a monthly
monitoring of the members they have if
possible. This is to ensure that there will
be a gender equality in the board.

2 If women happened to outnumber men in Members in the board of directors should

the board of directors, there might be
major changes in the board which
requires major adjustments for everyone.
be flexible into this kind of scenario.
Seminars and trainings might be
conducted to help everyone to have a
background knowledge on how to adapt
into it.

3 Board of Directors may have conflict Recollection or team building should be

despite of having an equal gender conducted if possible. It will help
member. members to become intimate and
understand each other.

4 There might be a black propaganda (fake Hire an honest and dedicated accountant
news, graft and corruption, and etc.) and authority to investigate all the
 being spread or committed by other happenings inside the board to avoid
members of board of directors. unpleasant circumstances.

XIII References:
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1 http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~dnb43/eport/documents/info640manage.pdf

2 McKinsey & Company. (2021, September 27). Women in the Workplace 2021.
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-
workplace

3 Company Culture. (2021, May 23). The Challenges Faced by Women in The
Workplace. https://blog.vantagecircle.com/women-in-the-workplace/

4 Gender equality. Equal rights and opportunities for girls and boys help all children
fulfil their potential. (n.d.). UNICEF. Retrieved January 19, 2022, from
https://www.unicef.org/gender-equality