Thomas H. Jerdee

Perceived Sex Differences in Managerially Relevant Characteristics.

A national sample of 884 male managers completed a survey of managerially relevant perceived sex differences. Females were rated lower on the following scales: (a) aptitudes, skills, and knowledge; (b) motivation and job interest; (c) temperament; and (d) work habits and attitudes. Moreover, lower ratings of women were prevalent among males in a variety of jobs, organizations, and industries.

Middle and Late Career Problems: Causes, Consequences, and Research Needs

This study examined the causes and consequences of career problems associated with the aging of the workforce. Survey findings based on the responses of 600 human resources managers indicated that career plateaus and skills obsolescence problems are attributed to a loss of motivation on the part of mid-career and older workers, to the absence of organizational career management systems, and to rapid changes in job duties. Human resource managers perceived a large gap between existing policies to overcome career problems and needed policies. The implications of these findings are considered for theory development, future research and human resource management policy making.

Influence of Employee Age, Sex, and Job Status on Managerial Recommendations for Retirement

This article presents information on a study which examines the effects of employee age, sex, and job status on managerial assessments toward the desirability of initiating retirement procedures fo...

The psychological basis for sex role stereotypes: A note on Terborg and Ilgen's conclusions

Abstract Terborg and Ilgens attempt to identify the psychological processes underlying sex-role stereotypes is discussed. An alternative theoretical approach, based on a functional analysis of the motivations for discriminatory behavior, is suggested.

Effects of Decision Permanence on Managerial Willingness to use Participation

The article focuses on a study in which the effects of participative management on employee performance and satisfaction is addressed. The study attempts to develop a decision model for participati...

Planning and Using Skills Inventory SystemsKaumeyerRichard A. Jr. Planning and Using Skills Inventory Systems. New York: Van Nostrand-Reinhold, 1979, 221 pp.,

The article reviews the book “Planning and Using Skills Inventory Systems,” by Richard A. Kaumeyer Jr.