Bahraini Working Women in Selected Business Industries

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate Bahraini Working Women in Selected Business Industries in the Kingdom of Bahrain. To determine the profile of the respondents; to know the level of employability of Bahraini women in terms of the variables cited; to validate current findings of job opportunities of Bahraini women; and to provide recommendations as to the problems encountered by Bahraini women in relation with their job opportunities. The researcher conducted interview to the following number of categories, such as banking, education, and marketing, in which the number of years of Bahraini working women (BWWSBI) starts from three (3) years employment onward. The findings revealed that 65% of the BWW engaged in banking sectors, 21% on education, and 14% on marketing aspect relative to the profile of the Bahraini women. On the motivations of Bahraini working women in terms of the salary benefits; indemnity; and seminars/ travel abroad. It was noted that 73% enjoyed salary benefits and 17% received an indemnity, while only 10% attended seminars/travel abroad. This implies that very few Bahraini women have a chance to travel abroad to attend seminars and trainings as part of their professional as revealed by the respondents. On the level of performance of Bahraini working women along human relations; leading; and planning. It was noted that 31% employed in human relations and 21% on leading. This implies that some Bahraini women are entrepreneurs; and they have their own business, while only 14% on planning. Hence, the BWWSBI assigned in planning section.