Negotiation Training for Women in Government
Date of Award
3-18-2010
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Graduate Certificate
Organizational Unit
University College, Communication Managament
Disciplines
Applied Communication
First Advisor
Karen Morales
Keywords
Communication, Gender gap, Government, Leadership, Locus of control, Negotiation, Organizational communication, Training, Women
Abstract
This study surveyed women in government about negotiation; respondents said negotiation skills are necessary for career advancement yet most do not report being skilled negotiators. Negotiation training for women in government was developed to increase negotiating confidence and skill level. Government employees may advance more rapidly by negotiating for promotions, bonuses, and assignments. The pay and leadership gap for women in the work place can be attributed in part to women's reluctance to negotiate for better pay and promotions. Locus of control and gender stereotypes feed into women's reluctance to negotiate. The training addresses women as adult learners and whole people and encourages them to set goals and use negotiation in the broader context of achieving life goals.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Tromly, Kristin, "Negotiation Training for Women in Government" (2010). University College: Communication Management Capstones. 25.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_comm/25