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ERIC Number: EJ602902
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2000
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Foreign Language Needs of U.S. Businesses.
Kordsmeier, William; Arn, Joe; Rogers, Betty
Journal of Education for Business, v75 n3 p169-71 Jan-Feb 2000
Of 171 human resource managers in multicultural corporations, 78.9% indicated the need for employees with second language fluency, especially in Spanish (69.6%). Second language speaking skills were in higher demand than reading or writing. Second language ability is a major consideration in hiring, promotion, and retention. (SK)
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Language Fluency, Personnel Selection, Second Languages, Spanish
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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