Comparing immigrant and US born Hispanic business professionals

Bibliographic Data

ID20501643
AuthorsRobert G Delcampo (University of New Mexico), Kathryn J L Jacobson (0000-0001-8911-4618, University of New Mexico), Harry J Van Buren (0000-0001-9730-0349, University of New Mexico), Donna Maria Blancero (0000-0002-8643-8382, Bentley University, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA)
EditorsEvangelos Tsoukatos (0000-0002-2670-8555), Carmen Rodrigues-Santos
Year2011
Volume18
Issue3
Pages327-350
Publication date2011-08-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCross Cultural Management An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1352-7606 • E-ISSN: 1758-6089
PublisherEmerald (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1108/13527601111152851
OpenAlexW1595858451
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited66

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report the results of a study comparing perceptions of discrimination for immigrant and US-born Hispanics, focusing on Hispanic business professionals. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected via nationwide survey of over 1,500 Hispanic business professionals and analyzed via analysis of variance. Findings No significant differences with regard to perceptions of discrimination were found, although both groups reported some level of discrimination. Immigrants had comparatively lower salaries and higher levels of Hispanic identity, yet, no differences in job satisfaction between groups were found. Post hoc analyses found that immigrants were significantly more likely to seek out mentors and US-born Hispanics were more likely to join affinity groups at work. Practical implications Too often, immigrants are misunderstood and mistreated in the workplace. The present study provides an examination of how immigrants might perceive these differences and potential avenues for employers to assess this valuable segment of the workforce are suggested. Originality/value The present study creates the groundwork for more future in-depth studies of the immigrant work experience. To this point, little research has been done on the discrimination perceptions of immigrant populations. The present study compares the perceptions of US- and foreign-born Hispanic professionals

Business · Demographic economics · Immigration · Originality · Perception · Political science · Workforce · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy · Psychology · Social Psychology

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