Do Job Tactics Predict Success? A Comparison of Female with Male Executives in 14 Corporations

Authors

Dale E. Berger, Claremont Graduate UniversityFollow
Linda M. Radford, Claremont Graduate University
Laurie Larwood, University of Nevada, Reno

Student Co-author

CGU Graduate

Document Type

Article

Department

Behavioral and Organizational Sciences (CGU)

Publication Date

Spring 1980

Disciplines

Social Psychology

Abstract

Research in career tactics has largely ignored whether the tactics of women differ from those of men or are equally effective. This research compared tactics of women and men at two levels, and in two types of organizations and positions. Tactics, situation, and background were found to predict success. Men and women differed in their evaluations of the importance of some tactic factors, as well as on their descriptions of success. Theoretical and practical implications are suggested.

Rights Information

© 1980 Academy of Management

DOI

10.5465/AMBPP.1980.4977955

Recommended Citation

Larwood, L., Radford, L., & Berger, D. (1980, Spring). Do job tactics predict success? A comparison of female with male executives in 14 corporations. Proceedings of the Academy of Management, 386 390.