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The Relationship Between Acculturation, Individualism/Collectivism, and Job Attribute Preferences for Hispanic MBAs

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ABSTRACT This research studied the influence of acculturation on the values of Hispanic MBAs in the USA and the effect these values have on job attribute preferences. As predicted, the less acculturated Hispanic MBAs had significantly higher collectivist values than either highly acculturated Hispanic or Anglo‐American MBAs. Surprisingly, acculturation was not related to individualism. As theorized, collectivistic, and not individualistic, values were significantly related to a preference for contextual job attributes. In contrast, individualistic, and not collectivistic, values were related to a preference for task‐related job attributes. The findings point to the importance of understanding an individual's level of acculturation and his/her specific values, rather than assuming differences based on ethnicity. In addition, the findings indicate that managers dealing with diversity within the USA or globally must understand their employees’ individualistic/collectivistic values before implementing any job design initiatives.

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  • Carolina Gomez, 2003. "The Relationship Between Acculturation, Individualism/Collectivism, and Job Attribute Preferences for Hispanic MBAs," Journal of Management Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 40(5), pages 1089-1105, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jomstd:v:40:y:2003:i:5:p:1089-1105
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-6486.00372
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    1. Zhang, Yi & Hussain, Taiba, 2021. "SIEs’ interaction and adaptation to their task performance," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 128(C), pages 370-380.
    2. Mungiu-Pupazan Mariana Claudia, 2016. "The Role Of Organizational Culture In Organization Management," Annals - Economy Series, Constantin Brancusi University, Faculty of Economics, vol. 2, pages 102-105, December.
    3. Sabit K. Sonu & I. M. Jawahar & Gordhan K. Saini, 2022. "Influence of return on investment and labor market conditions on job seekers’ preferences of employment attributes in the Indian context," Asian Business & Management, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 21(2), pages 286-315, April.
    4. Juan Sanchez & Carolina Gomez & Guillermo Wated, 2008. "A Value-based Framework for Understanding Managerial Tolerance of Bribery in Latin America," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 83(2), pages 341-352, December.

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