Gender Differences in Leadership
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چکیده
THETOPIC OF GENDER DIFFERENCES in leadership style has been of great interest to researchers in the fields of psychology, management, and sociology, especially in recent years, as women have begun to assume more leadership positions. This article presents an overview of the research on gender differences in leadership, examines the impact of sex stereotyping, looks at the organizational effects of various types of leadership, and argues for the acceptance of a diversity of non gender linked leadership styles.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Library Trends
دوره 40 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992