Review
A Critical literature Review of Age and Leadership: from two different perspectives including age and age difference
by
Anika Patel
, James Van der Merwe
and
Sofia Martinez
Abstract
This literature review critically analyzes the impact of age and age differences on leadership, discussing various perspectives and theories. It examines how older and younger leaders perform differently in their roles, touching upon aspects like cognitive abilities, risk aversion, and decision-making. The review also explores how age differences between leaders and subordinate
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This literature review critically analyzes the impact of age and age differences on leadership, discussing various perspectives and theories. It examines how older and younger leaders perform differently in their roles, touching upon aspects like cognitive abilities, risk aversion, and decision-making. The review also explores how age differences between leaders and subordinates affect leadership effectiveness, using theories such as self-categorization, career timetable, and social norm theory. It concludes that both older and younger individuals can be effective leaders, emphasizing the importance of considering the specific organizational context and the interaction between leader and employee ages.