GENDER BIAS

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GENDER BIAS INFLUENCE IN SELECTION PROMOTION
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MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME
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INSTRUCTIONS

• Complete the background sheet if you have not
  done so prior to class.
• Groups of around three or four are formed.
• Reach a consensus decision regarding how the 8
  candidates should be ranked record the decision
  on the background sheet. Record the decision on
  the blackboard
• Then we will record the total of the rankings
  that each candidate received from all groups on
  the background seat.
• Class discussion

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CHARACTERISTICS OF CANDIDATES
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DISCUSSION OF THE CHAPTER ON SELECTION STUDIES
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DISCUSSION OF THE CHAPTER ON PERFORMANCE
EVALUATIONS

• Are there gender differences in the degree to
  which performance evaluations reflect actual
  performance?
• What types of information are most important in
  reducing gender bias?
• What role do rater goals play with respect to
  gender bias in evaluations?
• Does accountability influence the performance
  evaluations ?
• Are there gender implications to instituting
  360-degree performance appraisal systems?

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MORE ON PROMOTION CHAPTER

• Are there gender differences in responsiveness to
  evaluation feedback in the workplace and, if so,
  what are the implications?
• Are women managers less willing to provide needed
  negative feedback?
• Do women register lower self-ratings of their
  prospects for performance on unfamiliar tasks
  and, if so, is less confidence the reason?
• Are there gender differences in impression
  management and, if so, do they influence
  performance evaluations?

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COMMENTS

• Higher evaluations especially given to men in
  male-dominated occupations
• Perception of success
• Qualities sought for women
• Role of role conflict upon ratings
• Comparison of women men being promoted
• Some optimism

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THE CASE OF THE MISMANAGED MS.
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What criteria were used to select the new
Director of Marketing? Should Ruth Linsky have
been appointed to the job rather than Dick Simon?
Why?
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What should George Drake, Tritons CEO,l do in
the next 24 hours regarding the potential law
suit threatened by Linsky?
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What long-term issues does Drake face if he is to
institutionalize gender equity at Triton?
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THE CASE OF THE EXPECTANT EXECUTIVE
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QUESTION

• SHOULD JIM RECOMMEND DIANE FOR THE PROMOTION?

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ASSIGNMENT FOR 14/7/2003

• TOPIC SEXUALITY IN ORGANIZATIONS
• ASSIGNMENT Powell, chapters 14-15
• TWO CASES
• Lonestar
• Will She Fit in?