IMPACT OF GENDER-RELATED JOB FEATURES ON THE ACCURATE EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

This study examined the effects of two gender-related variables-job and task gender-type-on the accurate evaluation of task performance. Participants evaluated the task performance of workers in two gender-typed occupations. As hypothesized, task-gender and job-gender interactively affected the accuracy of performance ratings. Worker behaviors from male-typed task areas were appraised more accurately when presented in the context of a male-typed occupation; behaviors from female-typed task areas were appraised more accurately in the context of a female-typed occupation. Worker gender did not affect the accuracy of performance ratings. Interpretations and implications of these findings for current employment issues are discussed. © 1991.