title: Women in authority: a sociopsychological analysis.
abstract: The attempt to reduce discrimination against women in work settings has received new strength from the re-emergent feminist movement. Women are now more often being considered for positions of genuine organizational authority. We present and analyze a case example--a woman manager and her staff within a mental health center--that illustrates some basic problems arising from such social change. Our approach to the exercise of authority is sociopsychological: We seek to interrelate organizational structure, leadership style, and staff group dynamics.
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D011593:Psychology, Social; D014933:Women's Rights