Transformational leadership and gender in 4 and 5 star hotels in Tijuana (Mexico)

Authors

  • Isis Arlene Díaz Carrión Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. México
  • Ma. Cruz Lozano Ramírez Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. México
  • Julio César Montiel Flores Universidad Autónoma de Baja California. México
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/turismo.42.06
Keywords: gender; leadership; hotels; Tijuana

Abstract

This descriptive research, which uses in depth interview, shows interactions between leadership styles and gender in 4 & 5 Star-hotels in Tijuana, Mexico. The results show recognition of female leadership, as well as interactions between gender stereotypes and transformational leadership as a consequence of care work. Women in managerial positions prefer a participative leadership style as a strategy to create alliances to avoid questions about their leadership capacity as well as work-life balance strategies.

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10-12-2018
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Díaz Carrión, I. A., Lozano Ramírez, M. C., & Montiel Flores, J. C. (2018). Transformational leadership and gender in 4 and 5 star hotels in Tijuana (Mexico). Cuadernos de Turismo, (42), 137–160. https://doi.org/10.6018/turismo.42.06
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