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Women and Men in Management Fifth Edition 2 SAGE PUBLISHING: OUR STORY We believe in creating fresh, cutting-edge content that helps you prepare your students to make an impact in today’s ever-changing business world. Founded in 1965 by 24-year-old entrepreneur Sara Miller McCune, SAGE continues its legacy of equipping instructors with the tools and resources necessary to develop the next generation of business leaders. We invest in the right authors who distill the best available research into practical applications We offer intuitive digital solutions at student-friendly prices We remain permanently independent and fiercely committed to quality, innovation, and learning. 3 Sara Miller McCune founded SAGE Publishing in 1965 to support the dissemination of usable knowledge and educate a global community. SAGE publishes more than 1000 journals and over 800 new books each year, spanning a wide range of subject areas. Our growing selection of library products includes archives, data, case studies and video. SAGE remains majority owned by our founder and after her lifetime will become owned by a charitable trust that secures the company’s continued independence. Los Angeles | London | New Delhi | Singapore | Washington DC | Melbourne 4 Women and Men in Management Fifth Edition Gary N. Powell University of Connecticut Los Angeles London New Delhi Singapore Washington DC Melbourne 5 Copyright © 2019 by SAGE Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. All trademarks depicted within this book, including trademarks appearing as part of a screenshot, figure, or other image are included solely for the purpose of illustration and are the property of their respective holders. The use of the trademarks in no way indicates any relationship with, or endorsement by, the holders of said trademarks. FOR INFORMATION: SAGE Publications, Inc. 2455 Teller Road Thousand Oaks, California 91320 E-mail: [email protected] SAGE Publications Ltd. 1 Oliver’s Yard 55 City Road London, EC1Y 1SP United Kingdom SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd. B 1/I 1 Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area Mathura Road, New Delhi 110 044 India SAGE Publications Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. 3 Church Street #10-04 Samsung Hub Singapore 049483 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Powell, Gary N., author. Title: Women and men in management / Gary N. Powell, University of Connecticut. Description: Fifth edition. | Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE, [2019] | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2018007952 | ISBN 9781544327433 (pbk. : alk. paper) Subjects: LCSH: Women executives. | Executives. | Sex role in the work environment. Classification: LCC HD6054.3 .P69 2019 | DDC 658.4/095—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018007952 Printed in the United States of America This book is printed on acid-free paper. Acquisitions Editor: Maggie Stanley Editorial Assistant: Alissa Nance Marketing Manager: Amy Lammers 6 Production Editor: Veronica Stapleton Hooper Copy Editor: Pam Schroeder Typesetter: Hurix Digital Proofreader: Caryne Brown Indexer: William Ragsdale Cover Designer: Janet Kiesel 7 Brief Contents 1. Foreword 2. Preface 3. Acknowledgments 4. Chapter 1 Sex, Gender, and Work 5. Chapter 2 Yesterday and Today 6. Chapter 3 Becoming Women and Men 7. Chapter 4 Making Employment Decisions 8. Chapter 5 Working in Diverse Teams 9. Chapter 6 Leading People 10. Chapter 7 Dealing With Sexually Oriented Behavior in the Workplace 11. Chapter 8 Managing the Work-Family Interface 12. Chapter 9 Promoting Nondiscrimination, Diversity, and Inclusion 13. Index 14. About the Author 15. About the Contributor 8 Detailed Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Sex, Gender, and Work On the Psychology of Sex Sex and Gender Dimensions of Diversity Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination Watching Out for Biases Organization of the Book Notes Chapter 2 Yesterday and Today Girl Power at School but Not at the Office Society Prior to the 20th Century The 20th Century: A Century of Change The First Half The Second Half The 21st Century So Far: A Snapshot of the Present The Sex Segregation of Occupations The Sex Gap in Earnings Looking Forward Notes Chapter 3 Becoming Women and Men Gender Wars in the Children’s Aisle Sex Differences Children’s Interests and Activities Adults’ Social Behavior Gender Stereotypes Gender Identity Sexism and Racism Nature and Nurture Gender Socialization Parents Schools Media Beyond Gender Stereotypes and Roles Limitations of Gender Stereotypes Limitations of Gender Roles What’s Next? Notes Chapter 4 Making Employment Decisions How High-Tech Companies Lose Women of Color During the Hiring Process Self-Selection Decisions Reactions to Jobs Reactions to Organizations Job Search Behavior Selection Decisions How and When Does Sex Discrimination Occur? Who Discriminates Against Whom? 9 Improving Employment Decisions Improving Self-Selection Decisions Improving Selection Decisions Notes Chapter 5 Working in Diverse Teams Sex Diversity in the Lab Sex Effects Sex Similarity Effects Sex Diversity Effects The Importance of Situational Factors Making Mixed-Sex Teams Work Proactive Organizations and Team Leaders Responsible Team Members Notes Chapter 6 Leading People Why Women Aren’t CEOs According to Women Who Almost Were Leader Preferences Leader Stereotypes Linkages of Leadership Theories to Gender Stereotypes Sex Differences in Leader Behavior and Effectiveness Glass Ceilings Promoting Effective Leadership Notes Chapter 7 Dealing With Sexually Oriented Behavior in the Workplace They Won’t Believe You Anyway—They’re Too Busy With Bro Talk Sexual Harassment Definitions Explanations Experiences Workplace Romance Causes Dynamics Consequences Addressing the Intersection of Sexuality and Work Sexual Harassment Workplace Romance A Personal Postscript Notes Chapter 8 Managing the Work-Family Interface Millennials See Paternity Leave as a Priority What Does It Mean to Be “Successful”? We Are Family A Juggling Act Work and Family as Enemies Work and Family as Allies Work and Family as Segmented or Integrated Work-Family Decisions Decision About Whether to Work Part Time or Full Time Decision About Whether to Start a Business Decision About Number of Hours to Devote to Job or Business Decision About Whether to Have a Voluntary Employment Gap or Take a Parental Leave Decision About Whether to Retire 10

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