Comparative Study on Male Vs Feminine Leadership in Public Administration in Maramures County, Romania

Gavrilescu Liviu ()
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Gavrilescu Liviu: Postdoctoral Grant Recipient, Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch North University of Baia Mare, Faculty of Sciences

Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, 2011, vol. XI, issue 2, 471-475

Abstract: Leadership in the Romanian public administration is an exciting research area and also of current interest, while the success of public organizations depends now more on the human factor than on the funds becoming less accessible. Another item of interest is given by the low representation of women in managerial positions in administration. This paper presents a study on two mayors, a woman and a man of Maramures County, Romania, in order to identify and compare the leadership styles practiced. Belbin and Kilmann tests have revealed significant differences between leadership styles, which seem to favor women. Without claims of generalization, the study shows that female leadership in the administration is likely to produce success in achieving the objectives of the organization, which is an important argument against gender discrimination.

Keywords: leadership; typology; gender; public administration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J16 J79 R59 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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