Abstract
Gender bias in recruitment continues to be a concern in many work settings, including the public sector. This study explores the perceptions of citizens on gender-targeted government recruitment, with a particular focus on the effect of justifying gender preferences in job advertisements. Findings from a preregistered online survey experiment suggest a negative impact of gender bias on citizens’ perceptions of fairness and reasonableness on government recruitment, while additional justifications explaining the expected occupational expertise for the hiring position make gender bias appear more acceptable. Mediation analysis and qualitative interviews further pointed out the complex nature of citizens’ attitudes.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Academy of Management Proceedings |
Volume | 2023 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 24 Jul 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- AOM Annual Meeting Proceedings 2023
- AOM Boston 2023
- Best Paper
- Public and Nonprofit