The successful manager and psychological androgyny: a conceptual and empirical investigation of hotel executives

The effect of subordinates’ gender on the difference between self-ratings, and superiors’ ratings, of subordinates’ performance in hotels

“…They go on to explain that the profound understanding of a gender differences in organisations is becoming an important issue, as increasing number of both male and female employees are now entering into jobs, which in the past were dominated by either female or male employees. In addition, the number of female DMs in hotels is on the rise (Dann, 1990;Davidson et al, 2006;Ghei and Nebel, 1994;Ghei, 1997;Patiar, 2001, 2002;Powers and Barrows, 1999) and in this context, gender difference could be an important factor in the industry. Therefore, it is critical for researchers to establish the effects (if any) of gender difference in employee performance evaluation, so the practicing managers could adapt suitable performance evaluation systems.…”

“…However, there is limited research evidence that indicate that there is no gender difference with respect to behaviour at work (Varma and Stroh, 2001). As the increasing number of women are entering the hotel industry and acquiring department manager (DM) positions, understanding the differences (if any) between male and female managers' behaviour becomes an important issue for research (Dann, 1990;Davidson et al, 2006;Ghei and Nebel, 1994;Ghei, 1997;Patiar, 2001, 2002;Pizam, 2006;Powers and Barrows, 1999).…”

Study About the Psychological Profile of the Future Sport Managers

“…Moreover, it was found that a person's androgynous features (those that comprise positive behavior, male and female) would favor the manifestation of behaviors that increase success in hospitality management (Ghei & Nebel, 1994). Research of this hypothesis led to the conclusion that successful hotel managers are androgynous to a greater extent than the average population.…”

“…A number of research studies on the topic of successful tourism managers revealed that they possess a number of personality traits and behaviors that determines the efficiency of their activity Ghei & Nebel, 1994). Moreover, it was found that a person's androgynous features (those that comprise positive behavior, male and female) would favor the manifestation of behaviors that increase success in hospitality management (Ghei & Nebel, 1994).…”

“…Being a sport manager requires from people interested in practicing this job certain personality traits, the necessity of which was argued by some experts in the field, since the 80s (Ghei & Nebel, 1994;Wordsfold, 1989) However, the studies are not numerous. In Romania, in a 2011 study, researchers showed that sport managers are characterized by a high degree of sociability, anxiety, tendency to avoid monotony, impulsivity, inhibition of aggressiveness, and guilt.…”