Conference proceedings article
Does proactive behavior backfire? Effect on performance evaluation of women
Publication Details
Authors: | Ohly, S.; Seliverstova, K. |
Editor: | EAWOP |
Publication year: | 2017 |
Pages range : | 486 |
Book title: | Proceedings of the 18th EAWOP Congress 2017 - Enabling Change through Work and Organizational Psychology |
Abstract
Purpose Recent research has examined the performance benefits of proactive behaviors but has largely neclegted gender differences. Proactive behavior can be seen as agentic and prescriptive for the male but not the female gender role. Based on research on the backlash effect (Rudman {&} Glick, 2001) we assume that individuals devalue proactive behavior in women when evaluating performance. Furthermore, helping behavior might compensate for any backlash effects because it signals that individuals pursue prosocial motives. Design/Methodology
Purpose Recent research has examined the performance benefits of proactive behaviors but has largely neclegted gender differences. Proactive behavior can be seen as agentic and prescriptive for the male but not the female gender role. Based on research on the backlash effect (Rudman {&} Glick, 2001) we assume that individuals devalue proactive behavior in women when evaluating performance. Furthermore, helping behavior might compensate for any backlash effects because it signals that individuals pursue prosocial motives. Design/Methodology
