Sex differences and leadership research literature includes many findings concerning subordinate evaluations of managers' performance, but little is known about superiors' perceptions of male and fema

The gap

Consensus across the literature

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• Are (male) leaders “feminine” enough? (2012) · doi

  Research limitations/implications Future research could explore in more detail how sex differences in leadership styles are associated with gendered traits of identity in different countries, as well as whether a blend of masculine and feminine traits is predictive for a more multifaceted leadership style.

  Keywords: leadership traits limitations implications future explore detail differences styles associated gendered identity different countries well
• Sex Differences, Organizational Level, and Superiors' Evaluation of Managerial Leadership (1997) · doi

  Sex differences and leadership research literature includes many findings concerning subordinate evaluations of managers' performance, but little is known about superiors' perceptions of male and female managers.

  Keywords: managers differences leadership literature includes concerning subordinate evaluations performance little known superiors perceptions male female
• “It is competence first”: executives navigating gender equality targets and meritocracy in technology companies (2023) · doi

  Findings Previous studies on the role of executives in promoting gender equality provide somewhat mixed results: while their role is vital, senior leaders may not be inclined to support gender equality targets and measures.

  Keywords: role gender equality previous executives promoting provide somewhat mixed vital senior leaders inclined support targets