College students’ perceptions of the sex typing of 129 occupations were gathered and compared with those reported by Shinar (1975). Questionnaires were completed by 72 males and 70 females. As in Shinar's study, a continuum of the perceptions of occupations from masculine to feminine was replicated. A comparison of the mean ratings for the occupations and of the percentages of women in each occupation in 1975 and 1988 is reported in a comprehensive table. The results indicated that occupational sex typing continues to exist and that women tend to perceive jobs as being more neutral than men do. However, the occupational sex typing may not be based on the actual percentages of women in the occupations.

Chief executive officers — the primary strategic decision makers who are ultimately held accountable for organisational success — are investigated. Through use of questionnaires, both demographic information and perceptions of the importance of work roles and of work activities were gathered and analysed. When possible, comparisons were made to Mintzberg's classic study of CEOs.

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