Constructing a Feminist-Inclusive Theory of Leadership / Beverly J. Irby and Genevieve Brown.

There are some who argue that the existing theoretical paradigm used in leadership training programs should be modified to include the feminist perspective. This paper presents findings of a study that investigated male and female perceptions of effective leadership skills. Indepth interviews were c...

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Main Authors: Irby, Beverly J.
Brown, Genevieve (Author)
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1995.
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Physical Description:12 pages
Format: Microfilm Book

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