EXAMINING LEADERSHIP DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FEMALE AND MALE MANAGERS
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gender and leadership, female leadership, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, management effectiveness, systematic literature reviewAbstract
Leadership styles of female and male managers are examined to identify their distinctive characteristics
and managerial approaches. The relevance of this topic is associated with the increasing participation of women
in leadership positions and the growing interest of organizations in identifying leadership practices that contribute
to organizational effectiveness. Evidence from previous studies indicates that female managers tend to emphasize
communication, collaboration, employee engagement, and the creation of a supportive working environment.
Male managers, by contrast, are more likely to focus on organizational structure, clearly defined objectives, and
performance outcomes through a more direct and task-oriented leadership approach. However, no single leadership
style can be considered universally superior, as managerial effectiveness depends on organizational context, team
characteristics, and strategic objectives. Both leadership styles can produce successful outcomes when applied
appropriately. The study employs a systematic literature review to synthesize existing empirical and theoretical
research on gender and leadership
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