The stereotypical perception of a manager
The stereotypical perception of a manager

Summary/Abstract: Stereotypes are so-called simplistic thinking, labeling, handling schemes. Stereotyping affects cooperation, makes it impossible to recognize the diversity and individualism. Between stereotypes and prejudice and discrimination there is only a slight difference. Stereotypes about gender roles (gender stereotypes) are extremely hard coded in the minds, as seen for example in television commercials. The study assumes the use of simple, direct and subliminal body language signals perceived as a result of a first impression, as a criterion for selecting the leader depending on their gender. The aim was to examine whether and to what extent subliminal perception of changes in posture (ie. power position) stimulates or determines the assessment of professional competence and the choice of an individual for the managerial position. It is important to determine whether they are tangible, and if so, what are the differences in the reception of mentioned the attitudes of both sexes, as well in the case of people chosen to such positions, as well as those who choose. In the experimental study in the Academy of Social Sciences we arranged the behavior of potential managers to check whether and to what percentage the manager is seen as an imperious, rude and not presenting a respect for others, even arrogant individual. And if there is a willingness in the respondents to give control over themselves to such a person. The obtained results indicated the differences in the perception of manager stereotype depending on gender. In addition, other assumptions also revealed some trends that require statistical confirmation.

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