Resource: Gender discrepancies in the outcomes of schedule control Tuesday 24 January 2017 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Gender discrepancies in the outcomes of schedule control on overtime hours and income Research by Yvonne Lott and Heejung Chung Schedule control can have both positive—e.g., increased income—and negative outcomes—e.g., increased overtime. Here our core interest is whether there are gender discrepancies in these outcomes. Given the different ways in which schedule control can be used, and perceived to be used by men and women, their outcomes are also expected to be different. This is examined using the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP) (2003–2011), and panel regression models. The results show that schedule control is associated with increases in overtime and income—but only for men. Women in full-time positions also increase their overtime hours when using schedule control; yet, they do not receive similar financial rewards. The results of this study provide evidence to show that increases in schedule control has the potential to traditionalize gender roles by increasing mainly men’s working hours, while also adding to the gender pay gap. Read the full story: Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: “Management was a natural extension of my love of science” Steff Gaulter CMgr MCMI, shares how moving into management felt like an extension of her passion for weather presenting Read article Article Topic: Highlights – 25 June Living with the David Brent effect, solving the UK’s productivity gap – and other pressing management issues Read article Article Topic: Managing Failure How the Value-Cost Model solves the corporate existential crisis Dr Michael Wynn-Williams introduces the Value-Cost Model, which helps to set out a company’s future trajectory Read article Article Topic: Leaders: what’s your main job when it comes to sustainability? Is it more important for managers to set a sustainability vision or to empower their teams to act? Here’s what you told us… Read article Article Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
