A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE ATTITUDES OF NIGERIANS AND AMERICANS TOWARD WOMEN AS MANAGERS

This study examines data collected from both Nigerian and American sam ples regarding attitudes toward women as managers. The results indicat e that American and Nigerian female management aspirants are likely to experience barriers to advancement in that country. Nigerian males, e specially, have a negative view of women as managers. If placed into p ositions of authority by expanding multinational organizations, their decisions may greatly impede the opportunities offered women (both nat ive and expatriate) and the egalitarian goals of American corporations .