Osobine ličnosti kao odrednice stava o ženama u poziciji lidera u Crnoj Gori
Personality Traits as Determinants of the Attitude towards Women Leaders in Montenegrin Society

Summary/Abstract: This research aims at defining the determining influence of some psychological characteristics (authoritarianism, self-efficacy, life satisfaction and willingness to change) on the attitude towards women leaders. We have used non-experimental research on the sample of 361 respondents from four Montenegrin municipalities (Podgorica, Bar, Niksic and Berane). Most of the observed social-status characteristics are not important determinants of the observed attitude, which could indicate the presence of traditionalist beliefs about the role of women in the society. Authoritarian people are more prone to negative attitude towards the observed phenomenon. It is also advisable to consider this attitude in light of the resistance to change. Our results suggest the importance of improving the system of professional promotion of staff in modern organizations, especially in the direction of providing gender equality training, both when it comes to overall career development and when it comes to their acceptance of women in leading roles. An equal startingpoint for taking the leadership position would be provided by a redefinition of gender expectations as well as by the change in the perception of features and the role of leaders.

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