Wpływ informacji o altruistycznym zachowaniu kobiet i mężczyzn na ich ocenę w miejscu pracy

Anna Hełka , Renata Pielaszek

Abstract

The aim of thispaper was toreplicatethe studyconcerning the differences inthe consequences ofthe occurrence orabsenceof altruisticbehaviorin the workplaceto the assessment andrecommendation ofawards formale and femaleworkers. Moreover we evaluate possiblecross-culturaldifferencesin this respectbetween the Polishand the United States. In our study, like in the Americanoriginal,there weresignificantinteraction effectbetween genderand information aboutthe occurrenceor absenceof altruisticbehaviorin the workplaceto developmental assessment andrecommendation ofaward.There wasalso a stronginteraction effectforperceivednegative features.In Poland, thealtruisticbehaviorof womennotmen like in the U.S., has a positive effecton the developmental assessment, but does not increasewomen'sopportunitiesfor promotion.However, ifa woman does notprovide assistance, she will be punished witha lowerassessment anddecreasechances ofanybonuses.Such sanctionsare not applied tomen.A lack ofaltruisticbehaviorinfluence thenegative perception ofwomen, butnotman.Theinformation about altruistic behavior at work improve theimage of themalebut notfemale worker.In addition, thePolishstudyreportedstrongerthan in the U.S.effect of the occurrenceor lack of altruisticbehavioron the perception ofthe employee. Helpers have been assessed higher in both countries.