Brian H Kleiner
Biographic Data
| ID | 4517734 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Brian H Kleiner |
| GIVEN NAMES | Brian H |
| FAMILY NAME | Kleiner |
| SIGNATURE | KLEINER B H |
| AFFILIATIONS | California State University, Fullerton |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1521-0997 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 37 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 44 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 37 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1983 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Temporary youth mobility
Temporary mobility experiences, such as linguistic stays, volunteering, or backpacking have become popular among young adults. This article takes a life-course perspective to understand young adults’ motivations for becoming temporarily mobile, as well as the perceived benefits. We analyse data from an almost entire cohort of Swiss men (N = 40,503) and a representative sample of 2,000 young women. First, we provide a descriptive analysis of young…
Considering Dialect in Survey Research
This paper describes ways in which dialect variation may have important effects on the implementation and results of surveys in particular linguistic settings. Specifically, such differences of speech across populations within countries may significantly interfere with survey cooperation and with normal processes of understanding and responding to survey questions. The Swiss context is presented as a case study of how complications in survey impl…
Common racial stereotypes
Observes racial stereotypes and explains the way human beings “see” one another because of this. Adumbrates that even as far back as 1798, the media stereotyped people into various groups, and subsequent surveys only seem to emphasize this. Lists out the more common racial stereotypes using (US) surveys to collect peoples’ thoughts and feelings. Shows how to overcome racial stereotypes. Sums up that communication barriers can ensue from stereotyp…
Training employees to work in the Mid East safely
Offers some direction to the potential expatriate employee destined for any Middle Eastern country. Addresses issues such as personal safety and that of any accompanying family in addition to advice on moving and settling in. Gives details of support and help that can be employed. Concludes that as the culture differences with the West are so huge, only preparedness and thorough understanding based on cultural background will really support the i…
New developments concerning discrimination by manufacturers
Outlines the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and covers the Civil Rights Act 1964 before briefly mentioning the Age discrimination in Employment Act 1967, equal pay Act 1963, Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 and other laws. Provides statistics from the EEOC website and also looks at affirmative action. Considers recent developments affecting Manufacturers in relation to race, sex age and disabilities, citing case la…
Sexual harassment in the business environment
Cites sexual harassment as one of the most complex and emotional issues facing the business community. Briefly defines sexual harassment and the circumstances in which it can occur. Looks at the evolution of sexual harassment politics and discusses some landmark case law. Outlines the obligations of employers and provides the guidelines of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Suggests that the best way to avoid potential litigation is to …
Discrimination and harassment in the restaurant industry
Concentrates on gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the restaurant industry. Outlines the definition of sexual harassment in law and the types of sexual harassment which can occur. Covers the Ontario human rights code and the Disability Discrimination Act. Gives some statistics to reflect the current state of the problem. Provides some examples of current good practices within the industry. Concludes with recommendations of policies wh…
New developments concerning religious discrimination in the workplace
Suggets that requests for religious accommodation may well explode over the next decade and that a rising number of discrimination cases are being filed. Cites the most common elements of religious discrimination as the discounting of other people’s beliefs, religious jokes, compulsory services, exclusionary prayer, non association due to religion, failure to provide alternative services and lack of concern. Discusses the Workplace Religious free…
New developments concerning discrimination and harassment in the workplace
Outlines a recent Supreme Court Ruling which affects employer liability for supervision harassment, pointing to the need for them to have clear anti‐discrimination policies in place and training to enforce this. Covers the need for new procedures in the world of finance in relation to sexual harassment. Looks at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s standards in relation to liability and sexual harassment. Covers the evidence which is req…
New developments concerning discrimination and harassment in universities
States that discrimination and harassment in universities take two primary forms, racial and sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment is found between faculty and student and between student and student whilst racial is often in the a dmission process or from student and professor once the individual has gained a place. Discusses both issues before looking at university liability. Outlines preventative and protective measures which may help avoid…
The old boys’ network today
Asks if the “old boy’s network” still exists today. Suggests that it does, but its power is less than it used to be. Proffers the idea of a new “old boy’s network” particularly in relation to the Internet industry, stating that, while younger and more hippy, it shares many similarities. Looks at the lack of women in senior positions and the male control of venture capital forms. Provides suggestions on how to fight this system including networkin…
How to write non‐discrimination policies effectively
Considers the most effective way to write a non‐discrimination policy. Provides a framework of things to include such as a strong opening statement, objectives, definitions, legislation and examples of areas where discrimination should be avoided. Covers complaint procedures. Touches slightly on how to effectively implement these policies within the workplace together with suggestions to reduce employer’s liability
Statistical techniques used in actual discrimination court cases
Cites that the application of statistical methods is becoming increasingly prevalent in litigation which brings a number of issues to the fore, including which techniques, appropriate measures and sizes of disparity. Concentrates on the “two‐tailed test” for the population mean and for the population proportion. Provides examples of their use in court and evaluates the issues raised. Discusses the 80 per cent rule
New developments concerning discrimination and sexual harassment in the transportation industry
States that the transport industry has traditionally been male dominated. Focuses on recent studies and findings in the automotive and transportation/logistic professions that are historically most exposed to sexual discrimination. Covers wage differentials, advancement opportunities, and glass ceiling issues. Looks at efforts to fight such issues and provides some examples of case law. Concludes that the increasingly competitive business environ…
Sex discrimination in fire fighting organisations
Outlines a brief history of the position of women in the fire fighting industry and the views held by some sectors. Briefly defines sex discrimination and then discusses a number of cases filed against various fire fighting organisations in the US. Gives examples of where barriers are actively being removed and looks at the changes from a managerial viewpoint. Concludes that this industry is an area for concern and immediate improvements need to …
Explaining the pay disparity between women and men in similar jobs
States that the narrowing pay gap between genders reached a plateau in the 1990s. Describes the scope of the disparity before discussing possible explanations such as working hours, preferences, experience and tenure. Suggests how an organisation can identify and avoid pay disparity. Cites some case law examples. Concludes with recommendations for resolution including strengthening the Equal Pay Act and creating family‐friendly policies
New developments concerning discrimination and harassment of gay students
Provides some examples of real harassment incidents against gay students. Gives some statistics on the numbers of individuals who experience harassment. Looks at ways schools are trying to protect these individuals by the developing of policies, social clubs and alliances and the education of both student and teacher. Considers the problems of each and concludes that if American public education is to fulfil its mission, people must ensure equity…
Steps to help prevent sexual harassment and discrimination from occurring in fire fighting organisations
Defines sexual harassment and discrimination in law before covering the effects which these issues bring. Considers the traditional culture of the fire service and the barriers the industry may still possess. Gives recent examples of discrimination in today’s service and outlines steps for prevention covering areas such as education and training, recruitment, and policy. Looks at ways to combat issues when such procedures fail
Pregnancy in the workplace
Cites that the problem of pregnancy discrimination is most prevalent in the hiring practices of a corporation. Reviews the legislation passed that addresses pregnancy discrimination in the workplace in the US compared to Europe and looks at new developments on this topic though the perspective of the pregnant employee and the employer. Concludes that the issue is a worldwide one and the need for retention of good staff an important factor. Gives …
New developments concerning discrimination against the American Indians
Cites discrimination against the American Indian as vastly disproportionate to other groups. Identifies three forms of discrimination, political, socio‐economic and cultural. Discusses each in turn with specific examples. Outlines the newest development in the last 10 years. Concludes that there is still a huge amount of work still to be done
Discrimination and harassment in the United States Postal Service
Briefly discusses the definition of discrimination before covering sexual harassment in more detail separating it into two types, quid‐pro quo and hostile environment. Outlines the position of the United States Postal Services in relation to the huge number of lawsuits filed against it over the last decades. Looks at ways the company sought to improve the situation, in particular, the Redress programme. Profiles the models of mediation employed b…
New developments concerning nation origin discrimination
Briefly defines national origin discrimination before covering the guidelines of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Considers the range of National origin Discrimination including height and weight requirements, accent discrimination, English only rules, harassment, immigration‐related practices and occupation qualifications. Provides some statistics on the current position and gives some recommendations for employers. Concludes that th…
New developments concerning sexual orientation discrimination and harassment
Outlines the lack of legal protection for lesbian, gay and bisexual citizens. Provides reasons for the employers to adopt specific policies in the absence of such laws to protect such individuals. Outlines the few areas which have laws affecting these individuals. Describes the characteristics of a “gay friendly” workplace. Concludes that the number of companies adopting such practices will increase as they understand the benefits
How to investigate age discrimination complaints
Briefly outlines the rise of Age discrimination as an issue before focusing on how to handle such a complaint. Discusses the Age Discrimination as an issue before focusing on how to handle such a complaint. Discusses the Age Discrimination Act 1967. Looks at the subtleties of age discrimination in practice. Provides a brief framework for documenting accusations and outlines the investigation process. Provides brief case law as examples. Concludes…
The psychological effects of working in a racially hostile environment
Defines a racially hostile environment before going on to analyse factors that perpetuate such an environment. Studies four major groups, African Americans, Asian American, Latin American and North Americans before considering the psychological effects which such environments can have in employees. Outlines the characteristics of an at‐risk individual and looks at management responsibilities. Concludes with the legal ramifications
The Modern Racist Ideology and its Reproduction in “Pseudo-Argument”
A discourse analysis of conversations between American undergraduate students discussing issues of race on a university campus reveals a well-defined speech activity which shares many features in common with argumentative discourse. However, the data are quite distinct from ordinary argumentative discourse on structural and functional grounds. The kind of discourse involved in the data is called “pseudoargument” because participants employ featur…
Whatever - Its use in 'pseudo-argument
Considering Dialect in Survey Research
This paper describes ways in which dialect variation may have important effects on the implementation and results of surveys in particular linguistic settings. Specifically, such differences of speech across populations within countries may significantly interfere with survey cooperation and with normal processes of understanding and responding to survey questions. The Swiss context is presented as a case study of how complications in survey impl…
Common racial stereotypes
Observes racial stereotypes and explains the way human beings “see” one another because of this. Adumbrates that even as far back as 1798, the media stereotyped people into various groups, and subsequent surveys only seem to emphasize this. Lists out the more common racial stereotypes using (US) surveys to collect peoples’ thoughts and feelings. Shows how to overcome racial stereotypes. Sums up that communication barriers can ensue from stereotyp…
New developments concerning religious discrimination in the workplace
Suggets that requests for religious accommodation may well explode over the next decade and that a rising number of discrimination cases are being filed. Cites the most common elements of religious discrimination as the discounting of other people’s beliefs, religious jokes, compulsory services, exclusionary prayer, non association due to religion, failure to provide alternative services and lack of concern. Discusses the Workplace Religious free…
The old boys’ network today
Asks if the “old boy’s network” still exists today. Suggests that it does, but its power is less than it used to be. Proffers the idea of a new “old boy’s network” particularly in relation to the Internet industry, stating that, while younger and more hippy, it shares many similarities. Looks at the lack of women in senior positions and the male control of venture capital forms. Provides suggestions on how to fight this system including networkin…
Class Ethos and Politeness
This article lends quantitative support to the notion that politeness is variable across social strata, and provides linguistic evidence for the notion of a "social class ethos.' This difference is shown to be encoded in ordinary usage, within the genre of direction giving. Interpretation of the natural language data collected is based here on Brown and Levinson's "politeness theory" (1978, 1987). The data give evidence that middle-class speakers…
Pregnancy in the workplace
Cites that the problem of pregnancy discrimination is most prevalent in the hiring practices of a corporation. Reviews the legislation passed that addresses pregnancy discrimination in the workplace in the US compared to Europe and looks at new developments on this topic though the perspective of the pregnant employee and the employer. Concludes that the issue is a worldwide one and the need for retention of good staff an important factor. Gives …
Temporary youth mobility
Temporary mobility experiences, such as linguistic stays, volunteering, or backpacking have become popular among young adults. This article takes a life-course perspective to understand young adults’ motivations for becoming temporarily mobile, as well as the perceived benefits. We analyse data from an almost entire cohort of Swiss men (N = 40,503) and a representative sample of 2,000 young women. First, we provide a descriptive analysis of young…
Sexual harassment in the business environment
Cites sexual harassment as one of the most complex and emotional issues facing the business community. Briefly defines sexual harassment and the circumstances in which it can occur. Looks at the evolution of sexual harassment politics and discusses some landmark case law. Outlines the obligations of employers and provides the guidelines of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Suggests that the best way to avoid potential litigation is to …
Discrimination and harassment in the restaurant industry
Concentrates on gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the restaurant industry. Outlines the definition of sexual harassment in law and the types of sexual harassment which can occur. Covers the Ontario human rights code and the Disability Discrimination Act. Gives some statistics to reflect the current state of the problem. Provides some examples of current good practices within the industry. Concludes with recommendations of policies wh…
Discrimination and harassment in the United States Postal Service
Briefly discusses the definition of discrimination before covering sexual harassment in more detail separating it into two types, quid‐pro quo and hostile environment. Outlines the position of the United States Postal Services in relation to the huge number of lawsuits filed against it over the last decades. Looks at ways the company sought to improve the situation, in particular, the Redress programme. Profiles the models of mediation employed b…
New developments concerning nation origin discrimination
Briefly defines national origin discrimination before covering the guidelines of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Considers the range of National origin Discrimination including height and weight requirements, accent discrimination, English only rules, harassment, immigration‐related practices and occupation qualifications. Provides some statistics on the current position and gives some recommendations for employers. Concludes that th…
New developments concerning sexual orientation discrimination and harassment
Outlines the lack of legal protection for lesbian, gay and bisexual citizens. Provides reasons for the employers to adopt specific policies in the absence of such laws to protect such individuals. Outlines the few areas which have laws affecting these individuals. Describes the characteristics of a “gay friendly” workplace. Concludes that the number of companies adopting such practices will increase as they understand the benefits
The Interrelationship of Jungian Modes of Mental Functioning with Organizational Factors
This paper describes a comparative survey study involving a sample of 437 organization members. A major implication drawn from the findings is that the common assumption that the organic-adaptive type of organization is more “humanistic” for more people in America today than a moderate bureaucratic-mechanistic type may not be valid
The Interrelationship of Jungian Modes of Mental Functioning with Organizational Factors
This paper describes a comparative survey study involving a sample of 437 organization members. A major implication drawn from the findings is that the common assumption that the organic-adaptive type of organization is more “humanistic” for more people in America today than a moderate bureaucratic-mechanistic type may not be valid
Work and Family
As an increasing number of women enter the workforce, the traditional boundaries between work and family become less defined. The two important directions for dealing with this new phenomenon are further research and development of family‐oriented policies by government and corporations. New research involves the use of longitudinal studies and more refined definitions of work and family variables. The focus of the policies, in response to the is…
Understanding and Dealing With the Problem of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Argues that sexual harassment is no longer just a personal matter, as the increase in lawsuits against firms in the USA shows; employers have an obligation to provide a safe environment, or they will suffer the consequences, whether they are aware of the harassment or not. Recommends that employers should first gain a clear understanding of the definition of sexual harassment, of its forms and origins, of who is most commonly harassed and who the…
Why Women Fail To Get To The Top
Women constitute forty percent of the American workforce, yet hold less than two percent of the top management positions. Why are women failing to make it to the top of the corporate ladder? Do men really possess superior qualities than women? The answer is emphatically, No! Women are not making it to the top because of inferior qualities, but because of backward thinking from their male colleagues. Discrimination still remains women's greatest o…
Success Strategies for Women
Women have a greater number of career options now than ever before. However, as women begin to reach the management levels in business organisations, they are experiencing frustration over unexpected discrimination by men. This frustration may lead to counterproductive behaviour as women strive to overcome the problems they encounter. The purpose of this article is to suggest strategies that women may use instead of fighting discrimination in the…
Managing Diversity in the Workplace
In the changing demographics of American society, workplace diversity is today's reality. Organisations that refuse to recognise this fact risk failure in the future. Managing diversity is a business issue, not a moral, social, or legal concern. The challenge is not creating a diverse workforce, but empowering one. It is about enlightening managers to persuade a diverse workforce to raise its productivity by utilising all members to their fullest…
Global Trends in Managing Cultural Diversity
The changing of demographics, globalisation of business, and the pursuit of effective competition makes it imperative for organisations to implement programmes for diversity management. The ability to manage a diverse workforce will be a major determinate of the continued survival and success in becoming a global corporation. Many organisations have begun by initiating training programmes, yet they have not explored the full scope of a diverse en…
Class Ethos and Politeness
This article lends quantitative support to the notion that politeness is variable across social strata, and provides linguistic evidence for the notion of a "social class ethos.' This difference is shown to be encoded in ordinary usage, within the genre of direction giving. Interpretation of the natural language data collected is based here on Brown and Levinson's "politeness theory" (1978, 1987). The data give evidence that middle-class speakers…
The Modern Racist Ideology and its Reproduction in “Pseudo-Argument”
A discourse analysis of conversations between American undergraduate students discussing issues of race on a university campus reveals a well-defined speech activity which shares many features in common with argumentative discourse. However, the data are quite distinct from ordinary argumentative discourse on structural and functional grounds. The kind of discourse involved in the data is called “pseudoargument” because participants employ featur…
How to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
Examines what constitutes sexual harassment and defines its two most common forms as quid pro quo harassment and hostile environment harassment. Mentions also sexual favouritism. Points out the costs that can be awarded in sexual harassment cases and advises employers that the best way to deal with sexual harassment cases is to prevent it happening in the first place. Lays out the guidelines for a company’s harassment policy document. Recommends …
Whatever - Its use in 'pseudo-argument
Discrimination against employees who exercise their First Amendment rights
Introduces the US First Amendment before considering different freedoms we have and how they relate in the workplace. Uses specific cases to demonstrate what is currently happening with regards to First Amendment lawsuits. Offers recommendations to protect employers and prevent future disagreements and lawsuits. Covers freedom of religion, expression and speech
New developments concerning discrimination by manufacturers
Outlines the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and covers the Civil Rights Act 1964 before briefly mentioning the Age discrimination in Employment Act 1967, equal pay Act 1963, Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 and other laws. Provides statistics from the EEOC website and also looks at affirmative action. Considers recent developments affecting Manufacturers in relation to race, sex age and disabilities, citing case la…
Sexual harassment in the business environment
Cites sexual harassment as one of the most complex and emotional issues facing the business community. Briefly defines sexual harassment and the circumstances in which it can occur. Looks at the evolution of sexual harassment politics and discusses some landmark case law. Outlines the obligations of employers and provides the guidelines of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Suggests that the best way to avoid potential litigation is to …
Discrimination and harassment in the restaurant industry
Concentrates on gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the restaurant industry. Outlines the definition of sexual harassment in law and the types of sexual harassment which can occur. Covers the Ontario human rights code and the Disability Discrimination Act. Gives some statistics to reflect the current state of the problem. Provides some examples of current good practices within the industry. Concludes with recommendations of policies wh…
New developments concerning religious discrimination in the workplace
Suggets that requests for religious accommodation may well explode over the next decade and that a rising number of discrimination cases are being filed. Cites the most common elements of religious discrimination as the discounting of other people’s beliefs, religious jokes, compulsory services, exclusionary prayer, non association due to religion, failure to provide alternative services and lack of concern. Discusses the Workplace Religious free…
New developments concerning discrimination and harassment in the workplace
Outlines a recent Supreme Court Ruling which affects employer liability for supervision harassment, pointing to the need for them to have clear anti‐discrimination policies in place and training to enforce this. Covers the need for new procedures in the world of finance in relation to sexual harassment. Looks at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s standards in relation to liability and sexual harassment. Covers the evidence which is req…
New developments concerning discrimination and harassment in universities
States that discrimination and harassment in universities take two primary forms, racial and sexual discrimination. Sexual harassment is found between faculty and student and between student and student whilst racial is often in the a dmission process or from student and professor once the individual has gained a place. Discusses both issues before looking at university liability. Outlines preventative and protective measures which may help avoid…
The old boys’ network today
Asks if the “old boy’s network” still exists today. Suggests that it does, but its power is less than it used to be. Proffers the idea of a new “old boy’s network” particularly in relation to the Internet industry, stating that, while younger and more hippy, it shares many similarities. Looks at the lack of women in senior positions and the male control of venture capital forms. Provides suggestions on how to fight this system including networkin…
How to write non‐discrimination policies effectively
Considers the most effective way to write a non‐discrimination policy. Provides a framework of things to include such as a strong opening statement, objectives, definitions, legislation and examples of areas where discrimination should be avoided. Covers complaint procedures. Touches slightly on how to effectively implement these policies within the workplace together with suggestions to reduce employer’s liability
Statistical techniques used in actual discrimination court cases
Cites that the application of statistical methods is becoming increasingly prevalent in litigation which brings a number of issues to the fore, including which techniques, appropriate measures and sizes of disparity. Concentrates on the “two‐tailed test” for the population mean and for the population proportion. Provides examples of their use in court and evaluates the issues raised. Discusses the 80 per cent rule
New developments concerning discrimination and sexual harassment in the transportation industry
States that the transport industry has traditionally been male dominated. Focuses on recent studies and findings in the automotive and transportation/logistic professions that are historically most exposed to sexual discrimination. Covers wage differentials, advancement opportunities, and glass ceiling issues. Looks at efforts to fight such issues and provides some examples of case law. Concludes that the increasingly competitive business environ…
Sex discrimination in fire fighting organisations
Outlines a brief history of the position of women in the fire fighting industry and the views held by some sectors. Briefly defines sex discrimination and then discusses a number of cases filed against various fire fighting organisations in the US. Gives examples of where barriers are actively being removed and looks at the changes from a managerial viewpoint. Concludes that this industry is an area for concern and immediate improvements need to …
Explaining the pay disparity between women and men in similar jobs
States that the narrowing pay gap between genders reached a plateau in the 1990s. Describes the scope of the disparity before discussing possible explanations such as working hours, preferences, experience and tenure. Suggests how an organisation can identify and avoid pay disparity. Cites some case law examples. Concludes with recommendations for resolution including strengthening the Equal Pay Act and creating family‐friendly policies
New developments concerning discrimination and harassment of gay students
Provides some examples of real harassment incidents against gay students. Gives some statistics on the numbers of individuals who experience harassment. Looks at ways schools are trying to protect these individuals by the developing of policies, social clubs and alliances and the education of both student and teacher. Considers the problems of each and concludes that if American public education is to fulfil its mission, people must ensure equity…
Political science (30 works) · Sociology (26 works) · Law (24 works) · Law (21 works) · Business (20 works) · Public relations (19 works) · Psychology (16 works) · Harassment (12 works) · Computer Science (11 works) · Social Psychology (10 works)