Male Dominated Start up Culture
| dc.contributor.advisor | Hynes, Jennifer | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Ülker, Barış | |
| dc.contributor.author | Selin Karoline Solapgir | |
| dc.contributor.department | Faculty of Business Administration | |
| dc.contributor.other | Berlin International University of Applied Sciences | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-01-15 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-28T13:27:05Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-28T13:27:05Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.description.abstract | AI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Purpose- By examining the impact of male-dominated startup sectors on the workplace this thesis explores the influence of power dynamics in startups on the workplace, with a focus on the organizational culture that impacts the underrepresentation of women in these settings. Design/methodology/approach- This research employs a qualitative methodology, specifically using semi-structured interviews as the primary method of data collection. Convenience sampling is employed to select participants from the research population. The interviews facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the perspectives, experiences, and approaches of participants in regard to addressing gender issues in male-dominated startups in Berlinches Findings- The results of the study enclose enlightened aspects of the prevalence of male power in startup industries and reveal the norms, expectations, and power dynamics that are involved in the workplace. The interviews capture the perspectives of males and females regarding the difficulties women have encountered and their strategies for dealing with these issues. Originality/value- By shedding light on the specific dynamics and experiences of women in this particular setting, this thesis contributes to the existing literature on female entrepreneurship and the influence of power dynamics in the workplace. It provides new insights and knowledge in this field. Keywords: Male-dominated startup sectors, power dynamics, Female underrepresentation, Female Entrepreneurship, diversity in entrepreneurship, Berlin startup ecosystem and gender diversity | en |
| dc.description.degree | BA | |
| dc.description.tableofcontents | MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: Table of Contents 1. Introduction................................................................................1 1.1 Problem Statement.....................................................................2 2. Literature Review..........................................................................3 2.1 Start-ups.............................................................................3 2.2 Entrepreneurship......................................................................4 2.3 Gender Imbalance in Entrepreneurship..................................................5 2.4 Female Entrepreneurship...............................................................6 2.4.1 Current Landscape of Female Entrepreneurship....................................7 2.4.2 Women in the Startup Industry..................................................7 2.5 Theoretical Framework.................................................................8 2.5.1 Social Role Theory..............................................................8 2.5.2 Organizational Culture Theory...................................................8 3. Methodology................................................................................9 3.1 Research Methodology.................................................................9 3.2 Semi-structured Interviews..........................................................10 3.3 Sampling............................................................................11 3.4 Formulation of Interview Questions...................................................12 3.5 Setup and Execution of Interviews....................................................13 3.6 Data Collection.....................................................................13 3.7 Data Analysis.......................................................................14 4. Results and Findings.....................................................................16 5. Discussion...............................................................................24 5.1 Limitations..........................................................................26 6. Conclusion...............................................................................27 references..................................................................................28 appendix....................................................................................33 Appendix 1: Semi-structured Interview Questions.........................................33 list of Tables Table 1: Table of Participants...........................................................38 Table 2: Overview of Coding and Themes...................................................47 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/737 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.subject | Berlin Startup Ecosystem And Gender Diversity | |
| dc.subject | Diversity In Entrepreneurship | |
| dc.subject | Female Entrepreneurship | |
| dc.subject | Female Underrepresentation | |
| dc.subject | Power Dynamics | |
| dc.subject | Male-Dominated Startup Sectors | |
| dc.title | Male Dominated Start up Culture | |
| dc.type | Thesis |
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