But Blum feels women have the power to change that culture. And as the culture becomes more diverse, women will expand it. She feels women tend to be more sensitive and have a broader view of the world than their male counterparts. Consequently, they want to use computers in many different ways. Hanna has observed women interacting differently than men with computers.
Men take an assignment such as a programming error and attack it.
On the other hand, women tend to take a stronger problem-solving approach and tend to be more collaborative. They are also more likely to extend their research, ask questions and involve their fellow workers in the task. In general, companies need to continue to look for talent everywhere they can. Whether or not it is becoming a mathematical imperative, it is good business to hire women in IT positions and across entire organizations. ZD Inc. ZDNet Logo is a service mark of ZD Inc.