Male and female leadership – similarities and differences

Mirela Ciolac
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Mirela Ciolac: Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences, AUREL VLAICU University of Arad, Romania

Network Intelligence Studies, 2013, issue 2, 37-46

Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to identify characteristics and behaviours typical for male and female managers from the managers` perspective as well as from the subordinates`. Design/methodology/approach – The study involved 232 employed persons, 111 managers and 121 subordinates working in different branches. The independent variables of the research were: the position in the organization (manager or subordinate) and the managers` gender (male or female). The dependent variables were multiple and focused on the characteristics of managers in Romania. In order to develop tools for the assessment of Romanian managers` characteristics, 25 managers and 25 employers (from various professional categories) listed 10 qualities that they consider important for a manager. Findings – The differences between female and male managers are less than the similarities. Practical implications/originality/value – The overall conclusion – organizational characteristics have a greater influence than the personal ones in the managers` behaviour.

Keywords: manager; subordinate; differences; gender; characteristics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O15 Y80 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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