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ERIC Number: ED272012
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1985-May
Pages: 15
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Managerial Concerns and Hispanic Culture in the American Workplace.
Cellini, Alva V.
With changing social and economic realities, certain cultural differences in the management of Hispanic workers must be accepted and accommodated in the American workplace, where the scientific approach to management is the general rule. The scientific view of management is hardly accepted by Latin Americans whose management philosophy is more simple and based on art. Hispanics rely on subjective perception and are more sensitive and respectful than North American workers, requiring more tact in communication from managers at all levels. Organizations need to restructure their settings for the increasing Hispanic population. The restructuring should include provisions for managers to confer with workers in private and provide more information, in Spanish when necessary, about employee benefits and responsibilities, job requirements, safety regulations, and other important work-related matters. Additional English training for employees and Spanish training for managers is also helpful. North American organizations must address the needs of this growing work force and market. (MSE)
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: North America
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