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Can you explain why you might decide to play to the stereotypes of how women and men may tend to lead, instead of training them all the same. Is there a reason for this? In your experience do you feel this dichotomy really does exist? Why or why not?

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This 272 word solution explains some of the issues of gender differences in leadership training. It seeks to answer whether or not the training for male and female managers should be the same or tailored to their statistically informed strengths. If the answer to this question is yes, than does this qualify as stereotyping? The references related to the answers are also included.

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I have not decided to play to the stereotype of how women and men may tend to lead. Studies have shown that women lead in a more democratic or participative style and less autocratic or directive style than men do. These gender differences have appeared in all three classes of studies including those conducted in organizations.
I have decided not to train them all the same because I want to improve women and men in ...

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  • MBA, Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management
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