Leader power bases and perceived leader effectiveness: conservation of gender stereotypes

DİRİK D.

Current Psychology, vol.40, no.12, pp.6175-6186, 2021 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12144-020-01169-2
  • Journal Name: Current Psychology
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, BIOSIS, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, Psycinfo
  • Page Numbers: pp.6175-6186
  • Keywords: Gender differences, Perceived leader effectiveness, Soft and harsh power bases, Turkey, White collars
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Using a sample of 650 Turkish white collars, this study examines the joint effects of leader power bases, and leader’s and subordinate’s gender on perceived leader effectiveness. The study investigates the conditions under which a male or a female leader is perceived to be (in)effective given the use of two different bases of power. According to empirical findings, male leaders are evaluated more favorably even when they display gender-deviant leadership behavior by exercising soft power, and male subordinates’ disfavor of female leaders who violate role expectations is still a continuing phenomenon.