Gender impact on hospital management: A qualitative study on decision-making processes and organizational culture

Gender dynamics play a major role in organizational culture. In the context of hospital management, it is crucial to understand these relationships to promote inclusivity and optimize the working of healthcare leadership. Gender and organizational culture's delicate intersections in healthcare demand diligent scrutiny to advance gender balance and improve healthcare quality. This thesis depends on qualitative data to explore the complex nature of gender in professional management contexts. The data is collected through semi-structured interviews conducted with twenty physicians across several cultures, such as Turkey and Pakistan, who were selected according to convenience sampling. The thematic analysis of in-depth interviews leads to sharply opposing views on gendered difficulties, advantages, and efficacy. The analysis addresses issues related to meritocracy versus gender-based differences and stereotypes concerning diversity in decision and problem-solving processes within the organizational culture, which also covers aspects of career development along with equality initiatives for women. Some key issues include stereotyping, diversity appreciation, and emphasis on transparent decision-making procedures. Participants stress the importance of organizational culture in dealing with gender inequality and harassment, advocating for policies, mentoring programs, and leadership development initiatives. This study contributes to the literature as it analyses gender dynamics and organizational culture in hospital management. Overall, the study provides a glimpse into the complicities of gender-based issues and the possibilities, hence helping to advocate for gender inclusivity, improvement of leadership practices, and improving the effectiveness of healthcare services.