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IT in Industry, Vol. 9, No.3, 2021 Published Online 16-April-2021 FACTORS AFFECTING WOMEN CAREER SUCCESS Dr. Osman Sahin FASE, Tishk International University, Erbil – Kurdistan Region in Iraq [email protected] as five values: attitudes, communication, expectations, expectations and leadership. As Abstract Doubell & Struwig (2014) explained that The objective of this study was to assess the being a business owner must have the success of women in leadership and following characteristics: trust, performance, entrepreneurship in developing countries, vision, focus and vision. Thus, even the including the Iraqi Kurdistan region. The definitions of leadership are not the same. But study used structured survey questionnaires in the value has remained the same the role of order to gain a clearer understanding of the leadership is important, because leadership reasons for success and the factors that skills can increase employees 'performance in motivate women to lead / entrepreneurial practice, they can improve satisfaction with' activity in the area. This survey was a web strong skills and the ability to create search and created by Survey Monkey, where satisfaction through appropriate work respondents allow you to do email research (Garrett-Howard, 2012). Haslam & Ryan and use social networking links. (2008) discussed the challenges facing women in promoting their role as a “mirror on the Are male and female leadership roles the roof”, due to the invisible barriers that many same? Specify the same number of male and women face as they pass through. The female executives in the company? Do you location of their work was chosen but they see that men and women have senior could not deal with it that way. They are management positions? forced into their efforts to reach the top”, This study used multidisciplinary approach which means that women are hindered as they that uses question lists for research and data try to move forward in their organizations. collection. For this reason, the leadership and This study discusses women's global entrepreneurship of women in the Iraqi leadership, with a strong focus on Kurdistan Kurdistan region was studied. The sample size Region of Iraq. According to Adair (1999) could not be determined for this study because women qualify as men in fulfilling academic there is no official or published information responsibilities. It is important to trust your about women in executive/business positions job and respect your co-workers. " in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. It is assumed that this study was sampling, i.e. the sample The main focus of women's issues in size could not be determined initially, so the leadership and entrepreneurship in developing sample size would increase during the process countries is through economic diversity and until sufficient data was collected. building cultural awareness (Marvin, 2001). And advanced, this study hopes to focus on Keywords: women, men, equal, leadership, the final issue that should not be left behind success factors, the obvious reason, as we have already Introduction known, is that fewer women involved in the leadership and governance of men recognized Leadership is a common term that can be locally and nationally. defined in different ways in different contexts. Francis (2017) defines relationship leadership Copyright © Authors 461 ISSN (Print): 2204-0595 ISSN (Online): 2203-1731 Copyright © Authors IT in Industry, Vol. 9, No.3, 2021 Published Online 16-April-2021 To be successful in this study, we review the levels and engage in career development. past decade of women's work ethic, issues, Morillo (2017) identifies the "barriers" that barriers, and development issues. women use in historical research. Cabrera & Mauricio (2017) reviewed the existing books Research Problems and became accustomed to repeating the Life is often difficult for women living in material to get their desired results. The developing countries where men have some results show that women are entering the power or "control" over certain things. In this engineering field, but there is not much time study, we focus on women in the Kurdish for women to work and study. At first glance, region of Iraq, which can be considered a on the other hand, friends will become a developing region. Women are at different support system. It is important to remember levels of education in school and should be that 73% of respondents do not have a treated the same. Women are at the forefront credible question about this, unlike other of postgraduate and vocational courses, but important people. Still (2006) stated that still focusing on seniors, senior executives and American involvement can do more for careers, and men are dominant in the number women in terms of education and career. of working men and women and senior Morillo (2017) paid attention to the inspection management in developing and developed and meaning of women's events and countries. The difference is this is not just a understanding the meaning of seeing them. problem in developing countries; this is a The summary is as follows: global problem. Therefore, the purpose of the • Early influences; destined to succeed study is to identify factors influencing female leaders in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. • Work ethic Research objectives • Academically driven 1. Identify factors affecting women in • Confidence leadership positions in the Kurdish region. • Overcoming obstacles 2. Identify the root causes of women's problems. • Early leadership roles 3. To assess the positions of women • Opportunities leadership in the Kurdistan Region • Professional growth (willingness to In my opinion, the challenges, barriers, and learn) development of wealthy leaders and women in Barriers to this study include "dual risk" the profession are exactly the same as those barriers, including gender, race, age, and with women in Kurdistan. This research is social status. Kettle (1996) conducted a study important because it seeks to assess the to identify important factors influencing the impact of women's resources in developing business activities of women in southern countries including the Kurdistan Region. Malaysia. They used this method to collect Literature Review search data. Twenty-nine women emailed and responded to the survey. The results of this Hackett & Betz (1981) referred to the factors study showed that "family support, social that contribute to the growth and success of coexistence and internal goals are positive and women. The study focused on values needed make a significant contribution to the success for a successful culture and a culture to help of women in business today." The only barrier support the community, increase employment to this study was the finding that it was Copyright © Authors 462 ISSN (Print): 2204-0595 ISSN (Online): 2203-1731 Copyright © Authors IT in Industry, Vol. 9, No.3, 2021 Published Online 16-April-2021 difficult for women to start their own Requesting proof-based leadership businesses. The American University training; Women's Association (2016) states that Information More info, "women are more likely than men to be Ask sponsors or so, considered leaders" The American University Find and edit your tastes, Women’s Association (2016) considers Understand Ideas Ideas, changes in women’s leadership from different Leadership Leadership goals; perspectives. Work Possible Work Plan (Family Pump problem; those who teach Level Activity) qualified and experienced women as Leadership Finding workers who leaders continue to play the role of promote women's leadership; male leaders. Identify volunteer opportunities, Sexual current sexual discrimination; including developing leadership Wealth is still defined in terms of leadership skills. sexuality as "women's needs" and For employees: "men's needs" in relation to male Providing flex flexible schedules; leadership. Look at the product, not the time, Conservation and "women's choice"; Evidence-based differential training; Family comparison is a challenge for Enthusiastic promotion of support women in setting up care. It also programs; affects the need for additional and Plan the best in both worlds. different births and childcare benefits For policy makers: and obligations. Rape rape scene, Shortage of staff and consultants; Fair enforcement of re-wage laws; Preconceptions and misconceptions; Salary is clearly a salary increase; Includes assumptions about store Establishment of Holiday Vacation leadership and discrimination. Regulations, The Women's University Association has Amend the law to protect pregnant prepared a number of suggestions and women, responses (2016): Supporting educational programs for job-seeking women The role of leadership in leadership roles to reduce discrimination against women, high Hurst, Leberman & Edwards (2016) school leadership training, conducted a study on women's issues and achievements in Malaysia and focused on ten Logical evaluation of the organization, successful women. In this study, they found Gender Equality and Employee that fatigues are factors that affecting women. Objectives; In particular, "These are things like the pursuit Improving Practices Programs; of insecurity and the pursuit of independence Patterns. and the issues of divorce and life. These The American University Women’s women work hard and achieve their goals." Association (2016) discusses how to Still (2006) pointed out that women support close leadership gaps and answers are systems were close people such as family, divided