Dr Jasmien Khattab

Research conducted by RSM PhD student Jasmien Khattab shows that women with a dominant, decisive leadership style put their employees in confusion when they are also involved, kind and compassionate. This makes them seem less...

Research conducted by RSM PhD student Jasmien Khattab shows that employees perceive a female leader to be authentic if she uses a consistent leadership style. Mixing styles, e.g. being both dominant and compassionate, makes women...

Female leaders who alternate a dominant leadership style with a friendly, compassionate leadership style cause confusion among employees. Such leaders are seen as less authentic and less effective, according to research conducted...

Unlike their male counterparts, female leaders who alternate a dominant leadership style with a friendly one elicit confusion in their employees. They are considered less authentic, according to research conducted by RSM PhD...

In this weekly summary of economic news, RSM PhD candidate Jasmien Khattab's research on female leadership styles is discussed. She concludes that female executives who alternate a dominant leadership style with a friendly,...

The dilemma: women who seem dominant, powerful and confident are often less likable and therefore miss out on promotions. But if they are compassionate as well, they are often considered less competent. So says a new study by RSM...

Female leaders who combine dominant and friendly leadership styles cause confusion among their employees. Such leaders are seen as less authentic and less effective, according to research conducted by RSM PhD candidate Jasmien...

Our image of a leader is unconsciously still that of a (white) man. Therefore, male behaviours are confused with leadership. In this interview, Jasmien Khattab (RSM PhD Candidate) discusses her study and how female leaders can...

Women who are dominant, achievement-oriented and confident (and thus show "male" behaviours) are often considered unpleasant and are passed over for high positions. But if they are gentle and understanding, they are often...

Female executives face a problem. When they become dominant and confident - traditional male attributes - they miss out on promotion because they are less likeable. If she frees her female leadership style - gentle, understanding...

Female managers who try to get more out of the workplace lose a part of their credibility. Employees consider female managers who try to combine male and female traits to be less effective. This concludes PhD candidate Jasmien...