When women manage women: Gender expectations and relationship building
Human Resource Management International Digest
ISSN: 0967-0734
Article publication date: 14 August 2017
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
Gender influences expectations in the workplace. This is particularly true when female employees are managed by women. Various expectations can be ascertained and organized into three overlapping themes. In essence, women employees expect women managers to understand them better and show greater empathy to the challenges they face in juggling different responsibilities. Because such managers can adopt a more holistic view, employees expect greater workplace flexibility in view of these challenges.
Practical implications
The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2017), "When women manage women: Gender expectations and relationship building", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 25 No. 6, pp. 33-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-06-2017-0113
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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