Abstract
Some studies, mainly in the West, have suggested that women are more encouraging in their communication styles than men, especially when the conversation is about a personal matter versus when it is business-related. It has also been contended that same-sex communication between women is more supportive than both mixed-sex communication and same-sex communication between men. However, this research, conducted in Hong Kong among full- and part-time tertiary students, shows that the above contentions are perhaps culture dependent, and that careful re-examination of gender-based differences is warranted, particularly when one is considering communication styles at work.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-10 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Women in Management Review |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 1998 |
Keywords
- Communications
- Gender
- Hong Kong
- Organizational behaviour
- Work
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies