Impact of information about the altruistic behavior of men and women on their workplace assessment
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https://doi.org/10.14659/PJOEP.2012.02.04Keywords:
altruism at work, gender stereotypes, cultural differences, employee evaluation, financial and non-financial motivatorsAbstract
The aim of this paper is to replicate a study examining the differences in the consequences of the occurrence or absence of altruistic behavior in the workplace, as related to the assessment and recommendation of awards for male and female workers. In addition, possible cross-cultural differences between Poland and the United States are assessed in this regard. In our study, like in the original American study, there was a significant interaction effect between gender and information about the occurrence or absence of altruistic behavior in the workplace, with respect to developmental assessment and recommendation of awards. There was also a strong interaction effect for perceived negative features. In Poland, the altruistic behavior of women, unlike men in the U.S., has a positive effect on the developmental assessment, but does not increase women’s opportunities for promotion. However, if a woman does not provide assistance, she will be punished with a lower assessment and decreased chances of any bonuses. Such sanctions are not applied to men. A lack of altruistic behavior influences the negative perception of women, but not men. The information about altruistic behavior at work improves the image of the male, but not the female worker. In addition, the Polish study reported a stronger effect than in the U.S. of the occurrence or lack of altruistic behavior on the perception of the employee. Helpers are assessed positively in both countries.
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