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Male and female controllers. Between controlling and gender studies
Male and female controllers. Between controlling and gender studies

Author(s): Marta Nowak
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: controllers; male; female

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents the results of empirical study. The research was conducted by the questionnaire method. Its aim was to identify the differences and similarities between male and female controllers. The following aspects were taken into account: the awareness of realization of controllers’ tasks, the perception of motivation of work in controlling, declared risk preference, declared preference for individual or group working, hierarchy and the assessment of motivators related to the question what motivated controllers to work, declared preference for employing company (Polish or international), declared preference work for time organization (fixed or flexible), acceptance for long-term career path. The main similarities and differences between male and female controllers were identified, described and analyzed. The presented research is a part of the author’s wider research on behavioral and psychological aspects of usage of controlling for management purpose.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 345
  • Page Range: 85-93
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English