Hess, K.P., & Bandyopadhyay, J. (2010). Future Global Leadership and Gender Issues: an Exploration. Competition Forum, 8(2), 183+. Retrieved March 2, 2012, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5045686821 Scholarly article -- Competition -- Literature review -- Hypothesis test

Aim / purpose of article

The article aimed at evaluating both genders, that is male and female in context of the leadership requirements of the contemporary global corporate world. The article aimed at understanding which of the two genders fulfil the contemporary requirements of global leadership in a more effective way.

Focus of content / key debates.

The key point of discussion remained whether men or women are more likely to be chooses at a leadership position in a medium sized global U.S. firm.

Conclusions

The article concluded that while presumed gender stereotypes have resulted in gender inequality in the global corporate world, thus creating hindrances in smooth and unbiased progression of the weaker gender, the future possibilities for women to attain high level positions in organizations looks promising.

Significance of article in relation to: other articles / topic / prior research

The research was carried out using undergraduate students and fresh graduates from various colleges, universities and business schools. What gives this an edge is the fact that these students are not part of the existing working population but are a potential workforce for the future.

Limitations of Article

A very limited sample population confined to only some geographical regions. Student population from any mainstream business schools...

Sample population also included members from one institution outside the United States.
Weaknesses of Article

The author failed to take a clear line as to what degree and in what areas are women likely to succeed in a leadership position.

Title and Reference of article

Kaenzig, R., Anderson, S., Hyatt, E., & Griffin, L. (2006). Gender Differences in Students' Perceptions of Group Learning Experiences. Academy of Educational Leadership Journal, 10(1), 119+. Retrieved March 2, 2012, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5034942655

Type of Article

Scholarly article -- Literature review -- Primary Research -- Educational Behaviours.

Aim / purpose of article

To evaluate how gender composition of groups effect the learning capacities in each of the two genders in an educational setting. Also to evaluate how each of the two genders respond to becoming a part on gender wise dynamic learning groups.

Focus of content / key debates.

The key focus on debates was that whether mixed gender composition of learning groups effect the learning tendencies of either of the two genders. In what ways do each of the two genders respond to the group composition. What effects and to what extent are there on the learning tendencies and behavioural patterns of each of the two genders.

Conclusions

The article concluded that while male gender is more comfortable with working in gender diverse teams, women…