Finally, the network can improve the reinforcement The Training Group. This is a kind of if the individual. Being recognized as an individual support group that offer guidance for its as well as a member of a group, not only provides members. This type of network can be emotional strength for the individual but also formal or informal depending on what type publicly acknowledge the to of support it offers. The distinction person’s entitlement resources. between the more instrumental network ties and those developed for social support 2.1.4 Female Networks Over the past twenty years, an increasing number of is that instrumental ties result from the female networks, both internal and external have performance of a particular work role. emerged. Female networks usually offer Social support is the exchange between instrumental information, job opportunities, expressive ties and has a more informal mentors and meetings with business contacts structure. Nevertheless, they can be just as (Davidson & Burke, 2000). He mentions three important for motivation, career board categories of female networks which are: development and information exchange. In Professional and occupational networks. fact, research indicates that informal These are often formal and they bring networks that offer material, emotional together women with similar business and and informational support are usually professional qualifications. The purpose is more vital for women than forma to share information about the industry or networks. profession and to provide career guidance. The issue of building a network of mutual friends In-company networks. These can be either who can be called upon to assist in career matters formal or informal and bring together can help an employee to find the best career women that work with the same opportunities and get in a better financial situation. organization. Some of these are only open For many employees, their work group is a source to women at a certain level in the of social interaction where they can also share their organization, while others include all frustrations and feelings of satisfaction. women in that particular organization. Aswathappa (2005) states that employees who communicate with fellow employees may get
Finally, the network can improve the reinforcement if the individual. Being recognized as an individual as well as a member of a group, not only provides emotional strength for the individual but also publicly acknowledge the person’s entitlement to resources. 2.1.4 Female Networks Over the past twenty years, an increasing number of female networks, both internal and external have emerged. Female networks usually offer instrumental information, job opportunities, mentors and meetings with business contacts (Davidson & Burke, 2000). He mentions three board categories of female networks which are: Professional and occupational networks. These are often formal and they bring together women with similar business and professional qualifications. The purpose is to share information about the industry or profession and to provide career guidance. In-company networks. These can be either formal or informal and bring together women that work with the same organization. Some of these are only open to women at a certain level in the organization, while others include all women in that particular organization. The Training Group. This is a kind of support group that offer guidance for its members. This type of network can be formal or informal depending on what type of support it offers. The distinction between the more instrumental network ties and those developed for social support is that instrumental ties result from the performance of a particular work role. Social support is the exchange between expressive ties and has a more informal structure. Nevertheless, they can be just as important for motivation, career development and information exchange. In fact, research indicates that informal networks that offer material, emotional and informational support are usually more vital for women than forma networks. The issue of building a network of mutual friends who can be called upon to assist in career matters can help an employee to find the best career opportunities and get in a better financial situation. For many employees, their work group is a source of social interaction where they can also share their frustrations and feelings of satisfaction. Aswathappa (2005) states that employees who communicate with fellow employees may get
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