The significance of female labour force participation in a recovering economy

Table Of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Abstract

List of Abbreviations:

1 Chapter One: Introduction & Dissertation Concept
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Research Background & Dissertation Concept
1.3 Research Questions & Objectives
1.4 Relevance of the Topic to the Current Cyprus Economic Situation
1.5 Scope of Research - Limitations & Delimitations
1.6 Thesis Structure

2 Chapter 2: Literature Review & Analysis
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Cyprus Pay Gap & The Glass Ceiling - Relevant Sources
2.3 Culture Background of Cyprus - Relevant Sources
2.4 The Demand for Increased Work Life Balance - Relevant Sources
2.5 Flexibility in the Workplace - Relevant Sources
2.6 Job Satisfaction in the Workplace from a Contextual Approach
2.7 Job Satisfaction in the Work Place from a Processing Approach

3 Chapter 3: Methodology
3.1 The Participants of the Study
3.2 The Collection of Data - The Mixed Method Approach
3.3 Structure of the Survey Questionnaire
3.3.1 Section 1
3.3.2 Section 2
3.3.3 Section 3
3.3.4 Section 4
3.4 Evaluation of Results
3.5 Interpretation of the Results
3.5.1 Ontological Analysis - Comparison of Variables
3.5.2 Epistemological - Interpreting Qualitative Data
3.6 Presentation of the Questionnaire

4 Chapter Four: Results
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Primary Quantitative Data
4.3 Primary Qualitative Data
4.3.1 Opinions Regarding Equality at Work
4.3.2 Opinions Regarding Flexibility
4.3.3 Opinions Regarding Negative Cultural Influences

5 Chapter Five: Analysis of Results
5.1 Analysis of Quantitative Findings
5.2 Analysis of Qualitative Findings
5.2.1 First Trend
5.2.2 Second Trend

6 Chapter Six: Discussion
6.1 Introduction: Factors Affecting Female Labour Participation
6.2 Cultural Background
6.3 Shared Values & Beliefs in the Workplace in Cyprus
6.4 A Changing Work Culture?
6.5 Flexibility at Work
6.6 Is Flexibility a Need?
6.7 Increasing Job Satisfaction Increases Job Performance
6.8 Economic Benefits

7 Chapter Seven: Recommendations
7.1 Introduction & Discussion
7.2 Case study: Germany
7.3 Case Study: United Kingdom

8 Chapter Eight: Conclusions
8.1 The Increased Demand for Work Life Balance
8.2 Are certain cultural elements of Cyprus a barrier to the implementation of a healthier Work Life Balance strategies at work?

9 References