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Asian Work Ethic - Fact or Fluff?

By NA - The latest US Department of Labor statistics indicates that Asians are the fastest growing working segment of the population. And in the midst of this ethnic labor growth, no one has dared to challenge or much less tarnish the rather irreproachable reputation that has seemed to enwrap the Asian worker. I guess it is safe to say that the legend continues. (Added: 22-Nov-2001 Hits: 865 )

What Isn't Cultural Competence?

By Brenda Rodriguez - Because the notion of a pluralistic society and world is confronting us so quickly and so tangible, many are converging to classes, in-services, and special programs to learn all there is to know about "other cultures." There is a tendency to approach culture learning and related issues with the notion that in a few sessions, you can achieve cross-cultural "competence" or knowledge (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 974 )

Islam in the Workplace - suggested practice for HR personnel

By M.R. Payne - Understanding your staff is a key requirement for success. With large numbers of ethnic minorites and religions in a workforce it is imperative to address their needs. This article offers guidelines for HR staff when dealing with Muslims. (Added: 20-Jul-2004 Hits: 437 )

Shattering The Glass Ceiling - A Strategy For Survival

By Amy Nelson Gottschalk - Last year, the Federal Glass Ceiling Commission released a report stating that only 7%-9% of senior managers at Fortune 1000 firms are women. (Korn-Ferry and Catalyst). This is compelling, considering women make up almost one half of the nation's workforce. As a result, they have been known to disproportionately cluster in "white collar ghettos" or the bottom tiers of management and lowest paying industries (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 1010 )

What is Cultural Competence?

By NA - Cultural competence can and should occur in both individuals and organizations. Cultural competence is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, structures, and policies that come together to work effectively in intercultural situations (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 1739 )

Putting Culture In Context

By NA - When we talk about culture, especially in any kind of cross-cultural training, we often leave the impression that it's the only game in town, that all behavior is somehow culture-based. At the very least, we act as if culture-based behavior is the only kind that matters in cross-cultural interactions. (Added: 15-Sep-2001 Hits: 1065 )

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