The paper aims to explore the gender differences in approaches and strategies of male and female leadership in the Covid-19 era. To achieve this objective, the paper has singled out the United States and Germany as the case countries on which to conduct a baseline analysis to determine the variations in male and female leadership and their comparative effectiveness in dealing with the pandemic. In this way, the paper seeks to reinforce the argument that women leadership has been central to the global response to the pandemic compared to male leadership.
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has devastated the world with high rates of infection and mortality, changing life in fundamental ways from the old conventions with global commerce ground to a halt. As a result, authorities around the world are implementing a number of measures aimed to discontinue the deadly pandemic. However, with nearly a year since the pandemic emerged beyond its origin, the different containment and mitigation measures employed by various countries have shaped the evolution of the virus in each country. Some commentators have however noted that countries led by women have been exemplary in their handling of the pandemic compared to those led by men.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Coherence in Communication and Strategy
- Significance of the Problem
- Resistance and Openness to Cooperation
- Gender Perspectives
- Evolution and Progression of the Pandemic
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores gender differences in leadership approaches and strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. By comparing the responses of the United States and Germany, the paper aims to highlight the impact of gender on leadership effectiveness in handling the pandemic.
- Communication and strategy coherence in leadership
- Gender-influenced perspectives on global interconnectedness
- Impact of leadership communication styles on public perception and compliance
- The role of leadership flexibility in adapting to evolving information and circumstances
- Gender differences in leadership responses to crisis and public health emergencies
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The paper introduces the topic of gender differences in leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and outlines the objectives and scope of the study, highlighting the chosen case countries - the USA and Germany.
- Coherence in Communication and Strategy: This section analyzes the communication strategies and leadership styles of Donald Trump and Angela Merkel in response to the pandemic. It compares their approaches, including their handling of early warnings, communication of information, and the flexibility of their policies.
- Significance of the Problem: This chapter explores how the leadership of Donald Trump, particularly his need to project a strong and resolute image, negatively impacted the US response to the pandemic. The chapter focuses on Trump's downplaying of the virus's severity, resistance to implementing containment measures, and his stance on mask-wearing.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on gender differences in leadership, COVID-19 pandemic response, communication strategies, leadership effectiveness, global interconnectedness, containment measures, public health emergencies, leadership flexibility, and the impact of leadership on public perception and compliance.
- Quote paper
- Anonymous,, 2021, Gender Differences in Covid-19. USA and Germany, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1445688
