Originally found at ASIS International. By Claire Meyer
According to research by the University of Southern Californias Marshall School of Business, as published in the Academy of Management Journal , gender discrimination affects womens self-efficacyones confidence in the ability to carry out work tasksby reinforcing perceived assumptions about womens lack of competence or suitability for leadership roles.
The researchers found that low self-efficacy is associated with low motivation, disengagement from work tasks, and other negative outcomes that can impact womens careers and outcomes within the organization.
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