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Yayın Analysing gender equality and empowerment in Turkish companies: an exploratory case to achieve United Nation’s sustainability goal(PressAcademia, 2023-06-30) Dönmez, Sena; Tuncay Çelikel, AslıPurpose- United Nations' Sustainability Goal 5, "Achieving Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls," is a critically important topic in today's sustainability agenda. This exploratory case study aims to delve into the current status of gender equality and women's empowerment in Turkish businesses. Furthermore, it seeks to propose a roadmap with thematic areas that can guide companies in fulfilling Goal 5. Methodology- For this qualitative research, the study engaged professionals in Türkiye, specifically in the manufacturing and logistics industries in Istanbul. The research employed both preliminary and face-to-face interviews to gather insights from experts in the field of sustainability and those working on SDG 5. The preliminary phase involved two managers, while the subsequent face-to-face interviews involved five key experts. A total of ten open-ended questions were posed to representatives from five companies, comprising sustainability managers and specialists from the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Findings- Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) literature revealed various themes related to gender equality and empowerment, encompassing gender-neutral decision making, a person’s well-being, creating safe spaces, gender equality role in value chain, environmental impact, ethical considerations, awareness, and empowerment linked to leadership. The qualitative research findings were significant to shape a future plan. Based on the research results, ten thematic areas for companies was developed by the authors. Roadmap Thematic Areas for Companies: Breaking gender stereotypes for gender-neutral career, promoting social sustainability through training opportunities, implementing gender-neutral recruitment practices, adopting gender-neutral policies in all decision making processes, establishing an egalitarian environment within the value chain and permissions, addressing global deficiencies in training to eliminate gender prejudices and promoting access to health and medicines, maintaining work-life balance, supporting advancement of employees with trainings, considering benefits of society on environmental impacts and raising public awareness by ensuring ethics. Conclusion- The development of Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) relies heavily on social, economic, and environmental factors, particularly concerning leadership. This case study underscores the need for Turkish companies to prioritize gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives, as their efforts will contribute to broader sustainability endeavors within the country. By actively embracing the proposed roadmap's strategies, businesses can pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future for all individuals in Türkiye.Yayın Çalışan kadınların motivasyonlarının cam tavan sendromu üzerinden incelenmesi: bankacılık sektörü örneği(Işık Üniversitesi, 2022-06-14) Dönmez, Sena; Tuncay Çelikel, Aslı; Işık Üniversitesi, Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü, Yöneticiler için İşletme Yönetimi Yüksek Lisans ProgramıTezin amacı; iş dünyasında bireysel ve çevresel baskılar ile eşitsizlikler sonucunda ortaya çıkan cam tavan sendromunu ele alarak, kadın çalışanların şirketlerde ilerlerken karşılaştıkları engellere çözüm üretmektir. Bu anlamda, cam tavan kavramının geçmişten günümüze detaylı bir analizi yapılarak kadın çalışanların karşılaştıkları sorunların nedenleri detaylı bir şekilde incelenerek çözüm üretilmiştir. Dolayısıyla, motivasyonun da cam tavanı engellemek açısından oldukça önemli bir faktör olduğu sonuçlanmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında, bankacılık sektöründe çalışan 10 kadın çalışan ile derinlemesine yüz yüze görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Bu anlamda, ucu açık 19 soru sorulmuştur ve katılımcıların verdikleri cevaplar değerlendirilerek kadın çalışanların bankacılık sektöründe cam tavan konusundaki algıları üzerinden çeşitli değerlendirmelerde bulunulmuştur. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre; ön yargıların ve ayrımcılıkların kadınların yalnızca ilerlemelerini değil aynı zamanda motivasyonlarını da olumsuz anlamda etkilediği görülmüştür.Yayın İş dünyasinda teknoloji ile birlikte gelişen yeni beceriler ve işgücünde dijital eşitsizlikler(Işık Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2022-05) Dönmez, Sena; Tuncay Çelikel, AslıEndüstri 4.0 ile beraber oluşan teknolojik gelişmelerin bir sonucu olarak, iş dünyasında yaşanan değişim, yapay zekâ ve robotların iş dünyasında kullanımı ile birlikte çalışma hayatında değişimler yaşanmaktadır. Son iki senedir yaşanan pandemi, dijitalleşmeye son derece hız kazandırmış ve işgücü piyasası bu dijitalleşme sürecinden oldukça etkilenmiştir. Tüm bu gelişmeler, farklı mesleklerin oluşmasına imkân tanırken, bazı meslekleri tamamen ortadan kaldırmaktadır. Bu araştırma, yeni becerilerle birlikte işgücünün nasıl etkilendiği, hangi durumlarda iş kayıplarının ve işsizliğin meydana geldiğini vurgulamayı amaçlamaktadır. Öncelikle; teknolojide meydana gelen yenilikler ile ilgili literatür taraması yapılarak yeni meslekler, beceriler ve istihdam konuları ile ilgili değerlendirme yapılmıştır. Daha sonra ise; dijitalleşme ile birlikte ortaya çıkan eşitsizlikler, eğitim, işsizlik, meslek kayıpları, psikolojik boyut ve toplumsal cinsiyet boyutu ile ele alınmıştır. Bu anlamda, nitel araştırma yöntemi ile çalışanlarla yüz yüze görüşmeler yapılmış ve ucu açık sorular sorulmuştur. Sonuç olarak, Endüstri 4.0’ın yeni iş olanakları sağlamasının yanında, üretim, hizmet ve ticaret gibi farklı sektörlerde iş kayıplarını meydana getireceği ve eğitimsel anlamda kadınlara ve erkeklere eşit katkının sağlanamamasından ve coğrafi, etnik gibi durumlardan dolayı gelecekte bir eşitsizlik durumunun ortaya çıkacağı öngörülmektedir.Yayın Gender equality and empowerment for companies: an exploratory case from Turkiye to achieve United Nation’s sustainability goal(PressAcademia, 2023-07-30) Dönmez, Sena; Tuncay Çelikel, AslıPurpose- The business world is currently placing great emphasis on sustainability, investing substantial resources to integrate it into their operations. United Nation’s Sustainability Goal 5 of “Achieving Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls” is a critically important subject to discuss both for academics and practioners regarding today’s sustainability related concerns and debates. This exploratory case study aims to understand the current situation of gender equality and women empowerment in business and propose a roadmap with thematic areas for companies via achievement of Goal 5. Methodology- We aim to understand the perspectives of the the professionals in Turkey; first preliminary interviews and then face-to-face interviews were applied in manufacturing and logistics industries in Istanbul. The preliminary interview was held with two managers and afterwards, five experts in the field of sustainability and working on SDG 5 were interviewed. A total of ten open-ended questions were posed to representatives from five companies in the manufacturing and logistics sectors during face-to-face interviews. Findings- The literature review on Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) revealed various themes related to gender equality and empowerment, including gender-neutral decision making, ensuring well-being of the individual, creating safe spaces, role of value chain for gender equality, environmental impact, ethical approach, awareness, and empowerment in correlation with empowerment and leadership. Based on the research findings, a roadmap with ten thematic areas was developed, including: 1. Breaking gender streotypes for genderneutral career, 2. Promoting social sustainability through training opportunities, 3. Implementing gender-neutral recruitment practices, 4. Adopting gender-neutral policies in all decision making processes, 5. Establishing an egalitarian environment within the value chain and permissions, 6. Addressing global deficiencies in training to eliminate gender prejudices and promoting access to health and medicines, 7. Maintaining work-life balance, 8. Supporting advancement of employees with trainings, 9. Considering benefits of society on environmental impacts and 10. Raising public awareness by ensuring ethics. Conclusion- Social, economic, and environmental factors play a very distinctive role in the development of SDG 5 target in leadership. Companies in Turkey are encouraged to prioritize gender equality and women empowerment programs, as their policies will contribute to broader efforts within the country. By actively working towards these goals, businesses can foster a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.Yayın Gender difference in financial behavior: a comparative analysis(PressAcademia, 2024-01-15) Teker, Dilek; Dönmez, SenaPurpose- Definition of financial inclusion; FI enables adults to access and efficaciously use a range of proper financial services. It plays a crucial role in raising economic growth in point of industry, firm and national level. Accessing to the products and services are achievable with financial inclusion. In the world, financial access is not reachable due to socio-economical reasons. Financial inclusion should involve the obstacles facing, reaching out access. This has an effect on decision makings and financial behaviors. However, gender disagregated statistics are not common in literature. All economies may reach economic growth, recognizing gender differences, and enhancing awareness among households. Aim of this study is to figure out the investing / borrowing behaviors of households. This study seeks “is there a gender difference in the level of financial behavior for Turkiye?”. Methodology- We employ a questionnaire to figure out if there exists a gender difference about various metrics in financial behavior. In the research method of this study, comparative analysis was made to reach out gender differences of respondents regarding financial behavior using excell with the help of coding. Google questionnaire prepared by authors was pre-tested and then authors maintaing to send the questionnaire via social media. 102 respondents were reached out. Firstly, it was made demographic analysis of respondents, a nd then it was analysed the financial behavior of respondents. Findings- Findings prove the fact that there is gender difference in behavior of making payments, savings, daily life, auto and home needs, making decisions, QR Code usage, awareness of Fintech products and number of credit cards. Majority of respondents feel confident about private pension system.. However, there is slightly difference in number of private pension contracts. In general, all respondents own a bank account. Money transfer, using a bank application behavior, does not differ among individuals. Conclusion- Based upon the analysis, it may be concluded that financial behavior affects individuals’ choices and this generates differences in terms of usage, needs, decisions and awareness. Socio-economical factor plays a crucial role regarding generating awareness in financial behavior.Yayın Ageism and glass ceiling: barriers to advancement for women in Turkish banking(Suat Teker, 2024-07-30) Dönmez, Sena; Tuncay Çelikel, AslıPurpose- The Turkish banking industry is known for its dynamism, where customer issues demand swift resolution, decisions must be made expeditiously, and employees are persistently pressured to meet targets. This engenders a highly stressful and demanding work environment. This paper examines the role of ageism in this industry, emphasising how gender and age-related biases intensify the “glass ceiling” as a chronic syndrome for employees. The objective of the research is to comprehend the impact of these biases on women across different age groups. Methodology- In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 female banking employees in Istanbul, Turkey. The participants included managers and branch employees from 16 different banks. A convenient sampling method was employed, and participants were invited to respond to open-ended questions regarding their experiences and motivations. Findings- The banking sector is characterised by a high level of stress, tight deadlines and the pressure to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), which can have a significant impact on the well-being of women employees across all age groups. The study revealed a generational divide in motivations and expectations. Younger women prioritised favourable work conditions and salary, while senior women expressed a desire for early retirement due to burnout. Despite this, women of all age groups articulated a desire for career advancement and recognition, underscoring the pivotal role of managerial support and transparent expectations for future success. While extrinsic rewards remained a primary motivator, intrinsic rewards also played a role. Additionally, generational differences in expectations regarding motivation were observed. Conclusion- The dissolution of the glass ceiling necessitates the creation of an environment wherein individuals from disparate generational cohorts are able to provide mutual support, and age-based discriminatory practices are reduced. The acknowledgement and remuneration of employees’ competencies and expertise, in conjunction with the promotion of collaborative endeavours, can facilitate the development of a more equitable and nurturing work environment.Yayın A qualitative study of women employees in banking regarding the context of gender inequality and the glass ceiling syndrome(Işık Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2025-04-30) Dönmez, Sena; Tuncay Çelikel, AslıIn this research, we aim to address the glass ceiling syndrome arising from inequalities in business due to individual and environmental pressures, focusing on understanding the barriers women employees face in advancing their careers. The theoretical framework is based on theories that explain gender dynamics, including gender role conformity, human capital, statistical discrimination, career ladder barriers, social exclusion, social closure, and gendered organizations. Mismatched preferences, conflict, boundary management, attribution biases, stereotypes, feminist approaches, and capability-based theories also support this framework. A country-specific analysis was conducted by examining the history of women’s labor force participation. Using convenience sampling, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 white-collar female bank employees across 16 banks. Content analysis was used to explore the perceptions of female employees regarding the glass ceiling in the sector. The primary challenges hindering women’s advancement include stereotypical perceptions, sticky floors rooted in social roles, mismatched aspirations, ageism, communication conflicts, managerial biases based on marital status, and discomfort in the workplace. Future-oriented solutions are provided by exploring root causes. Managers must recognize that motherhood does not inherently impede women’s Professional capabilities. Comprehensive training and awareness programs are crucial for management and female employees to address the sticky floor phenomenon.Yayın Understanding AI adoption at organizations: literature review of TOE framework(Suat Teker, 2025-07-30) Dönmez, Sena; Tuncay Çelikel, Aslı; Soykut Sarıca, Yeşim Pınar; Develi, Evrim İldemPurpose- In the contemporary business landscape, we are witnessing the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is fundamentally reshaping organizational practices. These developments mark what can be described as the "Era of AI", a significant milestone in technological history. While AI offers benefits, it also presents critical challenges, particularly concerning its adoption and the adaptation processes within organizations. Despite the swift evolution of AI technologies, research on their practical applications in organizational settings remains scarce and underdeveloped. This gap highlights a promising area for further exploration. In alignment with the literature, it can be argued that organizations with higher AI adoption rates tend to achieve better innovation outcomes, which suggests a need to revisit and potentially expand the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) paradigm. Originally developed to explain technological adoption/embracement, the TOE framework may not capture the complexities introduced by AI. This study aims to explore whether an expanded TOE paradigm is necessary to better address the contemporary dynamics of AI adoption. Methodology- This research investigates the historical development and consolidation of AI within organizations, using the TOE paradigm as a foundational theoretical look. The study examines whether the existing TOE model sufficiently explains AI adoption or whether it requires augmentation to remain relevant in the age of generative AI. Findings- Literature review findings indicate that the traditional TOE framework exhibits limitations when applied to AI adoption. To address these gaps, another study was found in the literature that proposes the inclusion of a human factor—transforming the TOE into a TOEH (Technology-Organization-Environment-Human) model. In our research we would like to integrate critical thinking (CT) skills under Human Factor, as organizations increasingly seek employees who can critically assess and effectively utilize outputs from generative AI (GenAI) tools. The ability to make intelligent and ethical decisions in the context of AI is now a vital competency. Conclusion- The proposed TOEH framework offers a more well-rounded approach to discovering AI adoption within organizations. By incorporating the human element, particularly critical thinking skills, organizations can better prepare to embrace AI in an ethical, effective, and innovative manner.
