Conjoint experiments are a standard tool to measure (stated) preferences in the context of multidimensional choices on issues ranging from immigration to democratic innovations. This case study... Show moreConjoint experiments are a standard tool to measure (stated) preferences in the context of multidimensional choices on issues ranging from immigration to democratic innovations. This case study demonstrates how to design and effectively deploy a (survey embedded) conjoint experiment. Practical recommendations are offered along with the conjoint experiment checklist of steps to accomplish before executing a conjoint survey experiment, as well as steps to follow during the execution of the project itself. Show less
Despite efforts to increase gender diversity and equality, worldwide, women are still underrepresented in leadership positions in public bureaucracies. This paper speaks to the debate on how... Show moreDespite efforts to increase gender diversity and equality, worldwide, women are still underrepresented in leadership positions in public bureaucracies. This paper speaks to the debate on how organizational context, more specifically organizational decline, may influence gender representation in such leadership positions. Based on role congruity theory and glass cliff theory this paper empirically examines whether and how excessive workforce reductions are associated with changes in the representation of women in leadership positions in Dutch civil service organizations. Panel analyses on administrative data show that women's representation in leadership positions varies over time, but is not significantly affected by excessive workforce reductions. Overall, the analyses do not provide evidence for a glass cliff for women in Dutch civil service organizations. Implications for theory and future research are discussed. Show less
