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The document summarizes a study that argues women can be as effective leaders as men. The study found that when considering all leadership contexts, men and women do not differ in perceived leadership effectiveness. Women are sometimes rated even higher than men, possibly because it is believed to be more difficult for women to attain leadership positions so those who do are seen as unusually capable. The study also argues that women in senior level positions are respected more and seen as effective leaders because they have proven to be competent, contrary to theories that stereotype women as less suitable for leadership roles. However, the study notes that despite being seen as equally or more effective, women are not always rewarded in the same ways as men for their leadership.

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The document summarizes a study that argues women can be as effective leaders as men. The study found that when considering all leadership contexts, men and women do not differ in perceived leadership effectiveness. Women are sometimes rated even higher than men, possibly because it is believed to be more difficult for women to attain leadership positions so those who do are seen as unusually capable. The study also argues that women in senior level positions are respected more and seen as effective leaders because they have proven to be competent, contrary to theories that stereotype women as less suitable for leadership roles. However, the study notes that despite being seen as equally or more effective, women are not always rewarded in the same ways as men for their leadership.

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Nydia Basham

January 22, 2016


Summary:
The study argues that women within the transformational paradigm are as
effective leaders as men and even superior to men. This conclusion is based
on self-reporting by leaders and by an examination of profits, When all
leadership contexts are considered, men and women do not differ in
perceived leadership effectiveness, writes researcher Samantha C. PaustianUnderdahl, PhD of Florida International University. They are rated as highly
as men, or sometimes even higher. One reason, ironically, is the hypothesis
that to be able to attain a leadership position as a woman is much more
difficult, so people view women in these positions are viewed as unusually
capable. Advocates of transformational leadership uniformly agree that the
need for a different leadership approach in the workplace has changed the
gender roles.
Role congruity theory (RCT) is the claim that social beliefs define roles.
Applied to gender, it posits (claims) there is a social predisposition against
women as leaders since the stereotype of women does not emphasize
leadership qualities, As more women have entered into and succeeded in
leadership positions, it is likely that peoples stereotypes associating
leadership with masculinity have been dissolving slowly over time. Women
possess qualities that are essential for effective leadership. Effective
leadership requires collaboration, nurturing, and building good relations. In
contrast, men are individualist, aggressive, and sometimes lack tact when
dealing with people.
The study also argues, contrary to the RCT, that women who hold senior
level positions are respected more and seen as more effective leader
because they have proven competent.
Future research needs to examine why women are seen as equally (or
more) effective leaders than men, yet are not being rewarded in the same
ways. said Paustian-Underdah.
Statement Four: create and defend your own statement, based on the
article.
It might be that many members of Western societies do not today view
women as less capable as leaders, but because women are viewed as
primary caregivers to young children, and having children is an important
priority to many, if not most women, they are forced to choose between
family and finance.

Nydia Basham
January 22, 2016
And so many potential great business leaders prioritize family over finance
and roles in leadership, explaining the glaring gap between men and women
at the highest levels, both economic and political, of leadership.
Whether this is a full explanation of this gap is doubtful, though. It appears
apparent that the current leadership, being male in bulk, relates to gender in
a sexist way. Could Steve Jobs have done what he did, and his followers wish
to continue, as Estefania Jobs? This is entirely natural in a highly gendered
society. It need not be a conspiracy, it need not be conscious on the part of
leadershiplargely malealready established, it is probably the mere inertia
of tradition. Tradition is strong because time has established it, so changing
such sexist tradition will also take time, and once that change is established
it will be as strong or stronger. The new tradition will be the greatness of
women as leaders. Great women leaders, like queen Victoria, were the comet
announcing the change to a better and more complete world.

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