Who Gets More of the Pie? Predictors of Perceived Gender Inequity at Work.

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Title:	Who Gets More of the Pie? Predictors of Perceived Gender Inequity at Work.
Authors:	Hang-Yue Ngo¹ hyngo@baf.msmail.cuhk.edu.hk, Foley, Sharon² foleys@drexel.edu, Wong, Angela³ waiching@cuhk.edu.hk, Loi, Raymond⁴ raymondl@baf.msmail.cuhk.edu.hk
Source:	Journal of Business Ethics. Jul2003 Part 1, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p227-241. 15p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts.
Subject Terms:	Gender inequality, Job satisfaction, *Job performance, Sex discrimination in employment, Social psychology research, Work environment, Organizational sociology, Gender role in the work environment, Labor turnover, Regression analysis
Abstract:	Gender inequity is prevalent in the workplace. It violates the principle of equal treatment for all employees, and often leads to problems with retention, morale, and performance. Individuals, however, may have different perceptions of gender inequity. In this study, we examined the relationship between individual and organizational level variables and perceived gender inequity for a sample of church workers. Regression analysis was used to test several hypotheses informed by social psychological theories. The results showed that (1) individuals perceived gender inequity in the workplace; (2) organizational level variables had more effect on perceived gender inequity than individual level variables; and (3) compared to men, women perceived greater gender inequity favoring males. Discussion, limitations, and suggestions for future research are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Gender inequity is prevalent in the workplace. It violates the principle of equal treatment for all employees, and often leads to problems with retention, morale, and performance. Individuals, however, may have different perceptions of gender inequity. In this study, we examined the relationship between individual and organizational level variables and perceived gender inequity for a sample of church workers. Regression analysis was used to test several hypotheses informed by social psychological theories. The results showed that (1) individuals perceived gender inequity in the workplace; (2) organizational level variables had more effect on perceived gender inequity than individual level variables; and (3) compared to men, women perceived greater gender inequity favoring males. Discussion, limitations, and suggestions for future research are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01674544
DOI:	10.1023/A:1024179524538