Work Styles, Attitudes, and Productivity of Scientists in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom: A Comparison by Gender

Dara L. Woerdeman; Yana van der Meulen Rodgers

doi:10.5771/0935-9915-2006-2-184

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- 95–98 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 95–98
- 99–103 Introduction: The Changing Status of Women Marianne A. Ferber, Elke Holst, Wenzel Matiaske Marianne A. Ferber, Elke Holst, Wenzel Matiaske 99–103
- 104–121 The Gendered Stereotype of the ‘Good Manager’ Sex Role Expectations towards Male and Female Managers Markus Gmür Markus Gmür 104–121
- 122–142 Women in Managerial Positions in Europe: Focus on Germany Elke Holst Elke Holst 122–142
- 143–154 Do Women Want to Break the Glass Ceiling?A Study of their Career Orientations and Gender Identity in The Netherlands Sandra G. L. Schruijer Sandra G. L. Schruijer 143–154
- 155–156 Note: genderdax – Top Companies for Women with High Potentials Michel E. Domsch, Desiree H. Ladwig, Angela Pintsch Michel E. Domsch, Desiree H. Ladwig, Angela Pintsch 155–156
- 157–180 The Status of Female Faculty in the U.S.: Thirty-five Years with Equal Opportunity Legislation Jane W. Loeb Jane W. Loeb 157–180
- 181–183 Research Note: Women’s Academic Careers in Business Administration and Economics. Findings of a Multi-level Survey Gertraude Krell, Renate Ortlieb, Alexandra Rainer Gertraude Krell, Renate Ortlieb, Alexandra Rainer 181–183
- 184–202 Work Styles, Attitudes, and Productivity of Scientists in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom: A Comparison by Gender Dara L. Woerdeman, Yana van der Meulen Rodgers Dara L. Woerdeman, Yana van der Meulen Rodgers 184–202
- 203–211 Book reviews 203–211
- 212–214 New Books 212–214
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Work Styles, Attitudes, and Productivity of Scientists in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom: A Comparison by Gender

Autoren

Dara L. Woerdeman Yana van der Meulen Rodgers

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/0935-9915-2006-2-184
- ISSN: 0935-9915
- ISSN online: 1861-9908
Abstract

With scientific research growing increasingly multidisciplinary in nature, team playing and communication skills have become critical in the achievement of scientific breakthroughs. This study adds valuable evidence to the oft-cited "productivity puzzle" in the sciences by comparing the work styles, attitudes, and productivity of female and male scientists. The application of t-test analysis to data on scientists from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands indicates that women report relatively higher abilities in communication skills and teamwork than men. Also, both female and male scientists report difficulties in balancing work and family responsibilities, but proportionately more women than men rely on outside sources of childcare. A separate distribution analysis of academic productivity demonstrates substantial overlap between men and women in the number of scientific publications per year. These results add support to mounting pressure for policy reforms that effectively support the retention and advancement of women in the sciences.
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