Sex roles in management: the impact of varying power of speech style on union members' perception of satisfaction and effectiveness. |
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Authors: | D Geddes |
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Affiliation: | Department of Performing Arts, Clemson University, SC 29634. |
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Abstract: | Effective management has traditionally been associated with men and masculine characteristics. In this study, I focused on manager communication, specifically the perceived effects of stereotypical gender/power speech styles. Union members viewed and rated a male and a female manager on videotape using three gender/power speech styles: stereotypical masculine (powerful), stereotypical feminine (powerless), and mixed gender/power. Union respondents judged both the male and female manager using the mixed gender/power speech style as most effective and as being associated with the most satisfied employees. |
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