Personal characteristics differentiating female executive from female nonexecutive personnel

Conducted a study of personal characteristics differentiating employed executive and nonexecutive women in a large metropolitan area. 39 pairs of Ss, matched on age, education, work site, length of employment, and other similar variables were differentiated on level achieved (organization status and policy contribution). All Ss completed the Wessman Personnel Classification Test and the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule. The executive group was significantly higher in (a) the self-esteem component of need for achievement, (b) the need for power, and (c) mental ability. Significant differences between the pairs were not found in variables designed to contrast early socialization processes, marital environment, and the need for affiliation.