Women's and men's experiences with participative decision-making at workplace and organizational levels
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Women experience less influence than men in organizational decisions, but not at the workplace level. This highlights the need for inclusive decision-making to achieve gender equality.
Area Of Science
- Organizational Psychology
- Gender Studies
- Sociology
Background
- Participative decision-making (PDM) is linked to positive organizational outcomes and gender inclusivity.
- Previous research on gender differences in PDM experiences is inconclusive.
- This study investigates gender disparities in perceived influence within organizational and workplace contexts.
Purpose Of The Study
- To test the hypothesis that women perceive less influence than men at the organizational level, but not the workplace level.
- To explore if gender differences in PDM are moderated by the gender typicality of occupations.
- To contribute to understanding gender inclusivity and equality in professional settings.
Main Methods
- Utilized data from a large, representative Swedish survey of 10,500 participants (60% women).
- Assessed experiences with participative decision-making at both workplace and organizational levels.
- Analyzed data considering gender and occupational gender typicality.
Main Results
- Women reported significantly less influence than men at the organizational level.
- No significant gender differences in PDM experiences were found at the workplace level.
- The observed gender difference in organizational influence was independent of occupational gender typicality.
Conclusions
- The findings underscore a gender gap in perceived influence concerning broader organizational decisions.
- Addressing gender disparities in strategic decision-making is crucial for workplace equality.
- Future research should continue to explore factors influencing gender inclusivity in PDM.
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