Lack of Female Leadership in Top Management Positions in Healthcare Setups in Karachi, Pakistan

The purpose of the study was to understand gender discrimination in top leadership roles in the healthcare setups in Karachi, Pakistan. It assessed the role of gender stereotyping in creating hurdles for women in attaining top leadership positions in healthcare setups with the moderating role of organizational culture on gender stereotypes and Work-Life Balance (WLB) on female leadership. Using a quantitative explanatory approach, data was gathered from employees working in healthcare setups in Karachi, Pakistan. The findings reveal that gender stereotypes have a significant impact on the career pathway of employees. Furthermore, the bias in healthcare setups in Karachi was found to be very high, particularly in the selection of leadership positions. Female employees are suppressed due to glass ceiling effects. Organizational policies and procedures in the healthcare setups in Karachi should be formulated in such a way that female employees feel more motivated to advance their careers.