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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Race and Gender's Influence on Leadership within STEM

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Industrial/Organizational

  • Tina Pham
    Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Nalini Puri
    Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Xiao Chen
    Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Frank Shu
    Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Roya Ayman
    Illinois Institute of Technology

Abstract

This study examines the influence of gender, race, and anger expression and their influence on follower’s perceptions of leader’s likability and effectiveness. We used four vignettes to manipulate for race (Asian/Caucasian), gender (male/female), and STEM. Results found differences between Asian and White respondents in leader effectiveness and likability approach significance.

Gender Issues/Sex Roles