Question

Which of the following statements concerning gender differences correctly describes an effect on workplace​ communication? A. Women emphasize content and outcomes in their communication​ efforts, whereas men place a higher premium on relationship maintenanc B. Outdated concepts of gender and sexual orientation are no longer a source of​ confusion, controversy, and discrimination. C. The share of management roles held by men compared with those held by women remains equal the further up the corporate ladder one goes. D. The perception of gender roles in business varies from culture to​ culture, and gender bias can range from overt discrimination to subtle and even unconscious beliefs. E. Evidence suggests that men and women tend to have the same communication styles.

Answer 1

Which of the following statements concerning gender differences correctly describes an effect on workplace​ communication? D. The perception of gender roles in business varies from culture to culture, and gender bias can range from overt discrimination to subtle and even unconscious beliefs; although the ratio of men and women in entry-level professional positions is roughly equal, the percentage of mgmt roles held by men increases steadily the further one looks up the corporate ladder; men and women tend to have somewhat different communication styles; men emphasize content and outcomes in the communication effort and women place a higher premium on relationship maintenance; men are more likely to negotiate a pay raise.

Gender differences in the workplace typically stem from social factors, which influence the behaviors of men and women. These influences may stem from psychological factors or physical factors. Men and women experience differences in perception in the workplace (related to organizational structure, problem-solving style and view of work-related conflict).