The central simple modules of Artinian Gorenstein algebras

Let A be a standard graded Artinian K-algebra, with char K=0. We prove the following. 1. A has the Weak Lefschetz Property (resp. Strong Lefschetz Property) if and only if image has the Weak Lefschetz Property (resp. Strong Lefschetz Property) for some linear form z of A. 2. If A is Gorenstein, then A has the Strong Lefschetz Property if and only if there exists a linear form z of A such that all central simple modules of (A,z) have the Strong Lefschetz Property. As an application of these theorems, we give some new classes of Artinian complete intersections with the Strong Lefschetz Property.