ANALYTIC FRAMEWORK
Women’s Employment in Agribusiness



THE COMPANY CONTEXT


Describe the Company context of this operation. Why are they here? What are their long-term goals? What are their production processes? How successful are they? What are their major problems/concerns?

What are the company policies on women’s employment? What are the country policies on women’s employment? How well do they mesh?

GENDER ANALYSIS OF ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES


Male/Female Activities in Traditional System
Agriculture
Informal Sector
Household and Human Capital Production
Paid Employment
Male/Female Access to Traditional Resources
land
education capital
rural labor markets
political power/prestige
Male/Female Activities in the Company
Management
Clerks/Office Staff
Production Workers
Other
Male/Female Access to Company Resources
employment
pay
training
promotion
benefits: housing, health services, etc.


POSSIBLE GENDERED MANAGEMENT ISSUES


Hiring
Retention
Training
Wages/ Benefits
Promotion
Working Conditions
Health and Safety
Sexual Harassment
Management Style
Worker Representation
Work/Family Issues
Pregnancy Policies


INTERACTION BETWEEN GENDER AND MANAGEMENT CONCERNS


Equity Effects Efficiency Effects Effects on Company Sustainability