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The Management Implications of Ethnicity in South Africa

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  • Adèle Thomas

    (University of the Witwatersrand)

  • Mike Bendixen

    (University of the Witwatersrand)

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The Hofstede (1994) dimensions of culture were measured for 586 middle managers in South Africa. A similarity on these dimensions was found between the ethnic groups. Both management culture and perceived management effectiveness were found to be independent of both race and the dimensions of culture. These findings suggest that employee diversity in the workplace should not adversely affect management performance.© 2000 JIBS. Journal of International Business Studies (2000) 31, 507–519

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  • Adèle Thomas & Mike Bendixen, 2000. "The Management Implications of Ethnicity in South Africa," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 31(3), pages 507-519, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:jintbs:v:31:y:2000:i:3:p:507-519
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    4. Matt Andrews, 2008. "Is Black Economic Empowerment a South African Growth Catalyst? (Or Could it Be...)," CID Working Papers 170, Center for International Development at Harvard University.
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