This is a group work that was done by students studying Ethics at Strathmore University, School of Accountancy. Visit the class blog- http://ethics-talk.bogspot.com. for more details.
11. Men Women Managing up and down More careful when offering criticism the boss More careful with the subordinates Indirectness Indirect when admitting fouls/mistakes When telling others what to do Equality Emphasize ‘pecking order’ to status Value relationships and not who is in charge of who Body language Holds distance, less eye contact, fewer gestures Stand closer, maintain eye contact and makes use of more gestures Requests Makes commands/directs Makes use of polite requests Changing subjects Complete a subject then move to the next May veer off subject Problem solving Think about it and demand a solution Articulate thoughts then discuss the problem Feedback Direct and blunt Tact and sensitive Talking Use more of report talk, express facts, make use of stories and jokes to negotiate status, and could easily initiate conflicts. Use more of rapport talk, share experiences, tell stories to downplay them selves, and avoid conflicts because it threatens relationships.