Casino management: Exploring gender-based differences in perceptions of managerial work

This study provides an exploratory analysis of gender differences in perceptions of male and female managers during strategy implementation within the Nevada casino industry. Specifically, the study explores whether male and female managers differ with respect to the relative emphasis placed on a variety of factors related to successful strategy implementation. Considering women's preference for transformational leadership and an interactive management approach based on personal power, it was expected that women would emphasize different factors than men.The results of this study show that men highlighted financial rewards as motivators for effective strategy implementation whereas women did not. Similarly, men were more likely than women to believe that increased personal involvement and increased personal communication were needed to ensure greater success. The results are discussed in the context of existing research on gender-based differences in leadership. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings for women in the gaming industry are presented.