Gender-based perceptions

Organisational structure

Male

Hierarchical

Female

Participative

Focus of attention

Male

Outcome

Female

Process

Operating style

Male

Transactional

Female

Interactional

Problem solving

Male

Linear

Female

Intuitive

Individual work style

Male

Independent

Female

Collaborative

Management style

Male

Directive

Female

Supportive

View of work conflict

Male

Normal

Female

Disruptive

From Hahn/Litwin: Managing in the age of change