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Perceived sex differences in managerially relevant characteristics

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A national sample of 884 male managers completed a survey of managerially relevant perceived sex differences. Females were rated lower on the following scales: (a) aptitudes, skills, and knowledge; (b) motivation and job interest; (c) temperament; and (d) work habits and attitudes. Moreover, lower ratings of women were prevalent among males in a variety of jobs, organizations, and industries.

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  1. Graduate School of Business Administration, University of North Carolina, USA

    Benson Rosen & Thomas H. Jerdee

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Rosen, B., Jerdee, T.H. Perceived sex differences in managerially relevant characteristics. Sex Roles 4, 837–843 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00287703

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