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Gender Differences in Leadership in the Health Professions

The Health Care ManagerPublished 1 March 2000
R Davidhizar, Connie Cramer
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TL;DR

The evolution of women in leadership, gender differences in leadership style, and the way gender may affect behaviors in the workplace are described.

Abstract

The leadership characteristics and behaviors of men and women differ. As increasing numbers of women enter positions of leadership, understanding of these differences can increase the quality and productiveness of relationships in the workplace. This article describes the evolution of women in leadership, gender differences in leadership style, and the way gender may affect behaviors in the workplace.

Keywords

Social Sciences