Reference no: EM133015029

1: Why do some believe that woman in high power positions are more likely to have cold, unforgiving, strict personas?

Though woman in power are given this narrative, many powerful men on the other side, would be described as hardworking and very well respected. Why is this?

2: Why do male candidates get away with salary negations while female candidates are penalized for attempting to negotiate?

The textbook mentioned that one explanation for the wage gap between men and women is that women are less likely to negotiate. However, it was also mentioned that female candidates who negotiated were also more likely to be penalized for trying to negotiate their wage, whereas male candidates are not likely to face a similar penalization for trying to negotiate. For what reasons are men less likely for such a penalization in the hiring process? considering how gender is part of the diversity and inclusion conversation.