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| Type | Journal Article |
| Scope | Discipline-based scholarship |
| Title | When a woman replaces a man: evaluating coach dismissal in professional tennis |
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| Item Subtype | Original Work |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Status | Published electronically before print/final form (Epub ahead of print) |
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| Journal Title | Managing Sport and Leisure |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Geographical Reach | international |
| ISSN | 2375-0480 |
| Page Range | Epub ahead of print |
| Date | 2023 |
| Abstract Text | Purpose: Previous research indicates gender discrimination in leadership positions. However, performance and not gender should be the key indicator when evaluating a leader. We examine the performance effect of changing from a female to a male coach and vice versa. Methodology: We analyze 1,093 Billie Jean King Cup singles matches from 2006 to 2016, with the match result as the dependent variable. First, we examine the very short-term effects arising from the change of a coach with a regression discontinuity design. Second, we evaluate the short-, medium-, and long-term performances. Findings: The results show that the gender of the new coach has no significant effect on performance. However, when a female coach succeeds another female coach, performance improves. This provides an argument in favor of female leadership. Practical Implications: Team managers should primarily focus on the quality of the coach instead of gender. The results also suggest that a continuum of female leadership is likely advantageous. Research Contribution: This paper contributes to the debate regarding the misrepresentation of women as head coaches and offers an avenue for further research. |
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| Digital Object Identifier | 10.1080/23750472.2023.2235363 |
| Other Identification Number | merlin-id:23896 |
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