EFFECTS OF EMPLOYMENT GAPS ON THE CAREER OF M.B.A.'S: MORE DAMAGING FOR MEN THAN FOR WOMEN.

1 June 1990

journal article
Published by Academy of Management in The Academy of Management Journal

Vol. 33 (2) , 391-406
https://doi.org/10.2307/256330

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of employment gaps on two dimensions of managerial careers: income and satisfaction. As was hypothesized, the results from a survey of M.B.A. degree holders revealed that discontinuous employment histories were negatively associated with future income and satisfaction. The impact of a gap was found to be more severe for men than women. The findings suggest discrimination against men not following a traditional career path.

Keywords

DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT -- RESEARCH
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE
EMPLOYMENT (ECONOMIC THEORY) -- RESEARCH
JOB SATISFACTION
INCOME
MEN -- EMPLOYMENT -- RESEARCH
WOMEN -- EMPLOYMENT -- RESEARCH
EMPLOYMENT REENTRY
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
EMPLOYEE SELECTION
CAREER CHANGES

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