MPA Major Research Papers
Date of Award
8-1-1995
Degree Type
Major Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Program
Political Science
Supervisor
Harris, Roma
Geographical Areas
Ontario
Abstract
This paper examines whether the leadership performance appraisal ratings of public library chief executive officers (CEOs) are influenced by the gender of the CEO. Surveys with 272 board members and management or professional staff at public libraries in Ontario were conducted to determine their evaluations of the CEO for 14 leadership qualities. The findings reveal that female CEOs carry an additional burden in the form of ongoing gender role tensions that male CEOs do not have to endure.
Recommended Citation
Osborne, Reed, "Evaluation of Leadership in Ontario Public Libraries" (1995). MPA Major Research Papers. 16.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/16