ISSN:
0964-9425
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Sociology
,
Economics
Notes:
Presents evidence from a research study into the impact of gender onmanagement styles, using repertory grid as a methodology. Generalizeddifferences were identified in the approaches of women and men todefinition of the job, overall style, decision making and interpersonalrelationships. Men had greater visibility to other men, while a broaderinsight was offered by women interviewees into the women managers'approaches. In the context of patriarchal power relations, in whichmasculinity is defined as opposite and superior to femininity, feminineworking styles are perceived as less effective in organizations, whilemasculine attributes tend to be regarded as normatively the way tomanage. Such values can imbue recruitment, selection and developmentpractices with gender bias. Recent management and leadership theory hasadvocated the value of a people-centred approach, which traditionallyand stereotypically has been associated with women. This might appear toopen up opportunity for women. Concludes that there is a need to bealert to a redefinition of patriarchal relations as men seek to maintainstatus.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09649429410050971
