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    Home»Research»Who India prefers as a boss – a lady or a man?
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    Who India prefers as a boss – a lady or a man?

    mmBy Prajjal Saha | HRKathaJune 29, 20174 Mins Read4569 Views
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    If 70 per cent of the male respondents in a survey preferred a man as direct manager, 41 per cent of female respondents also voiced a similar opinion.

    One of the most advanced countries in the world, the United States of America has elected 45 presidents till date, but not a single woman to the highest office.

    On the contrary, India happens to be the third country – in the post-World War-II era – after Sri Lanka and Israel, to have elected a woman as the head of state. Even the most male-dominated societies in the country have elected and accepted women as chief ministers.

    Even then, the corporate India seems to have a certain bias towards the lady-boss. As per a survey by Randstad, 57 per cent of the respondents from India preferred a man as a boss and 70 per cent already had one. Globally, the 67 per cent of the respondents worked with a male superior.

    Interestingly, the skew towards the male-boss is not just a result of the preference of male respondents; even women were contributors almost at par. If 70 per cent of the male respondents from India mentioned that they preferred a man as direct manager, 41 per cent of female respondents also voiced a similar opinion – they preferred a man as a boss.

    Around 87 per cent of men and 50 per cent of women respondents already had a male reporting manager.

    Gender equality in the workplace has been a focal point globally for the past few years now.

    The survey that looked at employee sentiments on the topic revealed that 55 per cent of the overall survey respondents from India indicated that men are favoured over women when two candidates are equally qualified for the same job. About 61 per cent of the male respondents and 47 per cent of the female respondents agreed to this statement, while globally, 70 per cent of the survey respondents stated this.
     
    Deliberating on the insights, Paul Dupuis, MD and CEO, Randstad India, says, “Gender diversity may be high on the agenda for India Inc. today, but what I believe is that diversity is not just a goal or a guideline, it is a business imperative. All the corporate and government initiatives are just a start, the real change can happen only when we succeed in addressing the deep-rooted mind sets about the role of women at work.”

    Dupuis agrees that diverse organisations perform better as they have an assortment of knowledge and skills, and suggests that an objective and ethical organisational philosophy that values individuals for the competencies they bring to the table is critical. “After all, a country has truly evolved only when diversity in its true spirit is promoted across, with corporates setting the benchmarks, creating a conducive work environment for women. This will definitely help India reap rich rewards of economic growth as well,” he adds.

    On rewards and pay, most Indians seem to be satisfied; ironically, numerous earlier reports have highlighted the continuous gender pay gap. The study reported that a whopping 91 per cent of the respondents from India believed that at the workplace, both men and women in similar roles were rewarded equally. This is in fact much higher than the global average of 79 per cent who thought so. What shows even more positivity in outlooks here is that 88 per cent respondents felt that both men and women are equally supported when asking for a promotion.
     
    In heading a team, 93 per cent said that their direct managers played an important role in setting the team spirit and 90 per cent also agreed that their direct managers advocated company culture and set the example for the rest of the team members.

    On a more positive note, team diversity was highly appreciated by all the employees who were part of the study globally. Eighty-nine per cent of the respondents from India said that they preferred to work in a gender-diverse team, while 86 per cent believed that gender-diverse teams perform and achieve better results than single gender teams. Contradictorily, 61 per cent still considered it a good thing that one gender is favoured over the other to meet the diversity target. About 84 per cent also believed that gender equality increases with the seniority of the job.

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    Dr. Prajjal Saha, editor and publisher of HRKatha since 2015, leverages over 25 years of experience in business journalism, writing, and editing. He founded HRKatha to provide insightful analysis on the evolving workplace. With expertise spanning HR, marketing, distribution, and technology, Saha has a deep understanding of business dynamics. His authorship of the acclaimed Marketing White Book highlights his versatility beyond HR. A trusted voice across industries, his clear and thoughtful commentary has earned him a reputation for thought leadership, making him a reliable source of knowledge and insights for professionals navigating the complexities of the business world.

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