Associates Quote by Betty Friedan
“There's increasing consciousness that a "command and control" style of management which one associates with a male model isn't necessarily what works anymore, especially with small to medium sized companies. There's increasing evidence that a more flexible management style, where responsibility is distributed up and down the line, is what works best. And that kind of management style is one that will allow individual workers more flexibility - men and women.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Feminine Mystique, 1963
Traditional hierarchical management is outdated; flexible, distributed responsibility works better for modern, diverse workplaces.
In simple terms: Flexible leadership fits today’s teams.
Key Takeaway
Adopt shared responsibility models.
Themes
management
gender
flexibility
leadership
Mood
hopeful
progressive
Type
business
social
When to use this quote
- startup workshops
- team retrospectives
- leadership training
- policy design
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
gender studies
business innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies shift to shared leadership?
- What benefits arise from gender‑neutral management?
A Different Perspective
Changing culture can meet resistance.
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