Porter TH, Gerhardt MW, Fields D, Bugenhagen M. An exploratory study of gender and motivation to lead in millennials.
The Journal of Social Psychology 2019;
159:138-152. [PMID:
31002295 DOI:
10.1080/00224545.2019.1570902]
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Abstract
This study explores how gender predicts millennial employee motivation to take a leadership role within a work organization. Previous studies have considered multiple factors in predicting three distinct types of employee motivation to lead, but none have considered how gender may impact this relationship, specifically within the millennial population. Using a sample of 210 employees from a range of industries, results indicate that gender directly affects two types of motivation to lead. In addition to enhancing the theoretical model of employee motivation to accept organizational leadership responsibilities, the results have practical significance for organizations concerned with attracting and developing millennial organizational leaders.
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