Our Early-Stage Researcher, Dibya Rathi, and lead researchers Gyongyi Vorosmarty and Tunde Tatrai, have together published an open-access, peer-reviewed journal article titled “Gender Issues in Procurement: A Review of Current Themes and Future Research Directions.” This illuminating article has found its home in the prominent Vol. 54 No. 11 (2023) edition of the Budapest Management Review. The Budapest Management Review is one of the most significant journals in the expansive realm of business, management, and organizational studies in Hungary.
This paper provides a comprehensive literature review of gender-related themes in procurement research, tracing their evolution over time. Analysis of 45 peer-reviewed articles focusing on both company and public procurement reveals the trends in publication focus, publishing frequency, top journals, key authors, keywords used, similarities between the public and the private sector, etc. Additionally, the paper highlights four major themes of existing gender-related issues addressed in the literature: the glass ceiling effect, team diversity, supplier diversity and skill sets. The study also suggests potential areas for future research in this field. Importantly, the article emphasizes the social significance of gender-related considerations in procurement research, particularly given the growing importance of socially responsible procurement for promoting sustainability objectives.
The article commences with a broad introduction to the intersection of procurement and gender equality. Following this, the methodology for search and data analysis is delineated. Subsequently, basic statistics from the selected articles are scrutinized to summarize the outcomes of several statistical analyses. The article then presents the developed theme model, encapsulating the topics identified in the papers and comparing private and public sector procurement. Four research themes — Glass Ceiling Effect, Skill sets, Team diversity, and Supplier diversity — are identified and detailed summaries are provided. The conclusion is followed by proposed future research themes. Overall, the study aims to contribute by summarizing existing studies on gender and procurement, understanding the significance of gender inequality research in procurement, and identifying themes for additional research.
The release of “Gender Issues in Procurement” marks a pivotal moment in the discourse surrounding gender equality and diversity in the procurement world. We invite you to be a part of this crucial conversation, to delve into the nuances of procurement through a gender lens, and to explore the promising avenues that lie ahead.
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