| Studies have suggested that women "opt-out" of the workforce at a greater rate than do men (Hewlett and Luce, 2005). To better understand this phenomenon, this study examined the manner in which men and women prefer to work and the manner in which they perceive they are required to work to determine if there are gender-based differences. Using Chi-square tests, the results of the study suggest that men and women differ in the manner in which they prefer to work. Differences were also suggested in the manner in which men and women perceive they are required to work. Although differences were indicated, analysis of the data set suggests the relationships between gender and work style preferences and requirements are weak. Based on the analyses of the data set, the null hypothesis that no differences exist in the degree of alignment of preferred and required work styles between men and women could not be rejected. |
