Equal Employment Opportunity for Women in MNC

Equal employment opportunity for
Women in MNC organization in
India

Abstract
The entire study provides a broad description of the equal opportunities within a
workplace which is refers as consider men and women equal in all terms ate corporate level.
The chosen MNC for the current study is ABC Group which occupies range of companies in
India at different states. Thus, from literature review, study provided detail concept of equal
opportunities and importance of this within a firm by using secondary resources. Also,
through this chapter, it is also examine that ABC also faces many challenges while managing
equal opportunities and this in turn affect the results. Also, the study is based upon qualitative
research in which Interview is conducted that helps to meet the define aim and objectives.
Further from the data analysis section, it is also analysed that majority of the
employees are highly satisfied with the offered working environment to both men and women
within a workplace. This also shows that company keep providing best facilities in order to
manage the overall working environment so that both men and women employees stay happy
and this in turn leads to improve the overall productivity too.

Acknowledgment
First of all, I would like to show my sincere gratitude to the supervisor who has constantly
provided me support and guidance to complete this dissertation project. I would also like to
thank my team members, friends and family, without whom I would have not been able to
complete the research on a timely and reliable manner. Last but not the least, I would like to
thank my community to provide me with continuous support and encouragement.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2- LITERATURE REVIEW...................................................................................9
2.0 Introduction.....................................................................................................................9
2.1 Theme 1: Concept of equal opportunities within the work environment........................9
2.2 Theme 2: Significance of equal employment related opportunities in organization.....11
2.3 Theme 3: challenges face by the women while working at company..........................14
2.4. Conclusion....................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 3- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.....................................................................18
CHAPTER 4- FINDINGS/ RESULTS...................................................................................27
CHAPTER 5: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION.....................................................................32
CHAPTER 6- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.............................................38
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................42
Appendix..................................................................................................................................45

Topic: “Equal employment Opportunity for women in MNC”
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Equal opportunities of growth and promotion in corporate is the best attracting source.
That is why, in India most of the top MNC majorly focused on the equal opportunity
provided by the firm to their employees. Earlier as well as recent times, in India, there are
typically 35% women to 65% men on an average. It is so because we belongs to the society
which has labeled women to be a weaker sex, an archaic bias, also, women have to fight for
their rights even whether it is a company or their own house. That is why, government of
India develop policies in order to treat women equally at workplace. As per the secondary
data, it is analyzed that India’s women are among the least likely to be part of a labor force of
Indian women who are employed, because most of them are busy in agriculture and then
manufacturing. So, it is analyzed that around 27% of the Indian women are participate in the
corporates while, 70% of the Chinese women are indulge in these work (Swarnalatha and
Anuradha, 2017). This ratio shows that the participation of female in the company is actually
falling considerably because they are not valued and treated equally at the working
environment.
Also, there are so many societies throughout the world is not consider women are
equal to men, but with the changing era, the opinion and mindset of people is also changes, as
a result, company start involving women in the top position to prove society. For example,
Accenture Solutions Private Ltd, IBM India Private Ltd, Hindustan Unilever Ltd who hire
women in their company as a top position. So, this is clearly stated that the opinion of people
changes towards women, but they are no ready to pay equal amount to them in so many
conducts (Frenkel, 2017). Thus, the current dissertation help to shed a light on the equal
employment opportunities to the women in MNC and the treatment which company perform
with the women. Further, in India, there are many companies where still discrimination based
on race, color, caste and culture is conduct but in hidden form. That is why, there is a need to
create awareness to provide equal opportunities to women.
Overview of company:
The chosen firm for the current study is ABC Group which is Indian Multinational
holding company whose headquarter is in Mumbai, India. The firm is founded in 1868 by
Jamsethji ABC with a singly firm, but now the company run most of the subsidiaries which
includes ABC Chemicals, ABC Communications, ABC Consultancy Services, ABC

Consumer Products, ABC Motors, Voltas, Taj Hotel and many more. Step by step the
company sustain the brand image with the help of their employees and even company comply
with range of laws decided by government of India. Being a brand image at global level,
company also focused on women at work, for that over the last 4-5 years, ABC Motors
running number of initiatives towards promoting the gender diversity at workplace. Thus,
ABC Group create a brigade of ‘Women in Blue’ by enrolling, educating and skilling girls
from economically deprived areas. That is why, from the last five years, the number of
women working in ABC Starbucks has increase from 16% in 2014 to around 29% in 2019.
This shows that the company focused on gender diversity and provide a chance to female so
that they get an equal opportunities within a firm.
Aim: The aim of this study is “to investigate the equal employment opportunities to women
in MNC of India- A study on ABC Groups”
Objectives:
 To determine the concept of equal opportunities at workplace.
 To ascertain the importance of equal employment opportunities at MNC
 To identify the challenges face by the women while working at company
 To recommend the ways through which the challenges can be overcome.
Research Questions:
 Why women are not getting equal social status in an organization?
Rationale: The rationale for choosing this topic is such that, researcher have their own
interest to study on this and this will help to enhance the knowledge and determine that
during earlier days, there were some man- made boundaries for women but now, women
plays a vital role in different sectors. That is why, through the study, researcher will
understand equal employment opportunity to women and also workplace dynamics related to
women. Further, another reason for choosing this topic is such that by study on the particular
topic will help to analyze the major problem for working women arise out of the dual
responsibility of working women. Also, through the study, researcher determine that working
women are those who are in paid employment. Also, social attitude to the role of women is
also lag behind the law, so this attitude consider women fit for certain job and not for other

jobs influence those who are involved in recruitment of female employees (Alhejji and et.al.,
2018).
Thus, using the study, researcher create awareness among the companies and analyze
the challenges which women face during their working. Hence, it is stated that the current
study reflect that involving women in the company and also provide them the same pay as per
their ability is help to take a business at further level of success. So, the study help a
researcher to enhance their knowledge related to equal opportunity within a workplace.
Scope:
Equal opportunity is the vast topic and there are many terms included. Thus, as per
the current study, researcher shed a light on the equal employment opportunity to women at
MNC and through this, companies determine there is a need to involve women at working
place in order to foster gender equality. So, when the study is further read by other companies
who do not follow gender equality at pay, then they start complying the same in order to
create a brand image at global level. Also with the help of equal opportunities within a firm,
define aim and objectives will be completed on time. Not only this, it will also help to leave a
positive impression upon the customers and attract new customers as well. This is clearly
analyzed that by providing equal wages and opportunities to both men and women, will
maintain the positive working environment within a workplace and this in turn leads to boost
up the performance and financial status of the company as well.
Structure of Dissertation:
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provides a brief knowledge about the research problem and highlights
the reason behind conducting the study. In this an overview is stated about the topic along
with the aim and objectives relating to the issue so that each and every aspect of the topic
could analyze effectively and efficiently. Moreover, it also includes the significance and the
scope for preparing this study in which it is discussed that the scope of the research problem
is wide or narrow. Also, the section provides a complete overview of the entire dissertation.
Chapter 2: Literature Review
In this section a detailed review of the problem is made has been made on the basis of
objectives framed. Different themes are been prepared with respect to each theme and an in-
depth review is made of each theme through the use of journal, articles, books and online

sources. A critical review is been presented of the issue in order to develop better
understanding of the significance and the challenges attached with the research problems.
Chapter 3: Research methodology
Under this different types of research methods has been applied for the purpose of
stating the type, approach and philosophy of the research. Furthermore, it also includes the
methods through the use of which the data or information has been gathered. It reflects the
steps' and the procedures that are been used for conducting or formulating this study. This
chapter also provides deeper insights regarding the ethical aspects and the limitations that had
been faced by the scholar at the time formulating the research report.
Chapter 4: Data Analysis and findings
This chapter represents findings and the analysis of the data with regard to the study.
In this the questionnaire is framed for getting the responses of the participant and ensuring
that data gathered or collected has been presented clearly with helps of the tables, graphs,
percentage so that appropriate findings can be generated. A retrospective chart assessment
has also been conducted for capturing data essentials to achieve or accomplish the research
objectives or goals.
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations
The final chapter or stage of the dissertation includes overall summary of the whole
study in conclusive way and providing proper recommendations in relation to overcome the
challenges that is faced by the women at the workplace in terms of the equal opportunity.
Moreover, the recommendations are in form of the suggestions that the companies should
adopt within the work premises in order to avoid any kind of inequality or discrimination
among between the men and woman.