The Effect of Gender on Leadership and Its Sub Variables in the Indian Service Sector

Pooja; Pranab Kumar

Pooja Research Scholar, Department of Management, Birla Institute of Technology, Lalpur, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Pranab Kumar Associate professor, Department of Management, Birla Institute of Technology, Lalpur, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

Keywords: Leadership

Abstract

Numerous researches have been conducted and published which explore the link between leadership and gender. Still, there is a paucity of such research in the Indian context. The present study empirically examines the relation of leadership and its sub variables namely administrative skills, interpersonal skills and conceptual skills with gender in the Indian service sector. A total sample of 424 employees across nine different industries was studied with the help of eadership skills questionnaire by Peter .G. Northouse (2012). The results revealed statistical significant relationship (p<.05) between leadership and gender. The female employees were found to be more effective leaders as compared to males. The study also support the notion that diversity management practices much be given due concern in the organizations and discrimination on the grounds of gender must be curtailed.