Perception of Women in Top Managerial Positions in Poland

• Autorzy: Anna Górska
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of the pilot study was to fnd out whether the perception of candidates for leadership positions differs along with the gender of the candidate in Poland.

Methodology: In order to answer the question, the author has conducted a preliminary experiment on 50 MBA students, which were experienced in recruitment. Two identical CVs were randomly distributed among the participants, with either a male or female version of the CV. Basing on the provided information, respondents were to decide on among others hireability, likeability and offered income to the given candidate.

Findings: The experiment revealed that the female candidate for the CEO position was perceived and evaluated differently than the male candidate. Thus, the experiment indicated that gender inequality may already appear at the phase of recruitment for higher positions.

Originality: The presented study analyzed perceptions of experienced recruiters, which may suggest that such behaviors and patters may be repeated in a non-laboratory environment.

Limitations: A limitation of the pilot study is the low number of participants and therefore further research should be conducted. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Gender; Leadership; Gender inequality; Women in business; Professional position of women

PL

Płeć; Przywództwo; Nierówność płci; Kobieta w biznesie; Pozycja zawodowa kobiet

• Czasopismo: Journal of Management and Business Administration. Central Europe
• Rocznik: 2017
• Tom: 25
• Numer: nr 1
• Strony: 16--32

Twórcy

autor

Anna Górska

• Kozminski University, Poland

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DOI

10.7206/jmba.ce.2450-7814.187