IMPACT OF GENDER BIASNESS ON LEADERSHIP STYLE AND EFFECTIVENESS - A STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO PAKISTAN

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose ofthis research was to investigate and study the effects ofindependent variables, i.e., Gender Difference, on the dependent variable i.e., Leadership effectiveness. We have also studied the mediating effect that leadership style has paid at all the variables, especially the dependent variable. Methodology asset Design Research was conducted forming questionnaire which was floated amongst Leader and subordinates oftextile sector ofKarachi, Pakistan. Sample size was 277 respondents. The data was further analyzed through SPSS software where statistical tools were used to organize the data in the form oftables and figures discussed the findings ofthe study. Findings: Based on the tests conducted over the gathered data (structured modeling i.e., cronback alpha reliability and correlation) findings were generated accordingly so that to know the impact of gender differences on leadership style and effectiveness.