Competitive styles in men and women
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Published on: September 3, 2021
1Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, San Diego, California, USA.
Abstract:
Competition is a function intrinsic to current clinical practice. Of the two competitive styles, goal competitiveness is found by both men and women to be more worthy of respect. Interpersonal competitiveness is manifested more by highly competitive women than by highly competitive men, especially in relationships with female co-workers, representing a significant problem for organizations and employees. The styles and their effects are described, their possible sources discussed, additional research outlined, and recommendations proposed.
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