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Why female bosses get different reactions than men when they criticize employees

  • Written by Martin Abel, Assistant Professor of Economics, Middlebury
imageBoth men and women find critical feedback harder to take from a woman. pixelfit/E+ via Getty Images

Imagine that your boss Ethan calls you into his office. He expresses disappointment in your recent performance and lack of commitment. How would you react? Would you accept the feedback and put in more effort? Or would you pout in your office and...

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