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By
Norma Carr-Ruffino, Ph.D, Professor of Management at San Francisco State University since 1973
Description
Powerful self-awareness activities and real-life case studies make this new information fascinating, practical, and easy to apply to the
workplace.
Seeing the world through the eyes of a person from another group is a potent process for shifting perspective and gaining
multicultural people skills.
" . . . an informative, comprehensive, and practical book. It is easy to read and is a must for everyone
who is seriously interested in learning about and working more effectively with diverse people. I highly recommend it."
James P. Grey,
Centre for Organization Effectiveness, Inc.
Norma Carr-Ruffino is Professor of Management at San Francisco State University. Author
of the bestselling book, The Promotable Woman, and a well-known lecturer, she has made presentations throughout the U.S., Europe, and
Asia. She has facilitated seminars and courses in managing cultural and gender diversity since the 1970s. As an entrepreneur, she helped
to found and expand a chain of food stores. Her research has focused on helping organizations successfully compete in local and global
markets by utilizing the talents of a diverse range of people.
Audience
Aimed at employees at every level of the organization, as well as employers, who will use it to develop more productive and powerful alliances
and collaborations. Managers, team leaders, team members, technicians, and all those working in international organizations, who want
the people skills needed in today's diverse workplace.
Contents
How to succeed in a diverse workplace; How cultural differences affect job success; Understanding the dominant culture: Euro-Americans;
Beyond stereotypes to profitable collaboration; Male-female bonding; African American alliances; Asian American associates; Latino American
liaisons; Gay and lesbian connections; Persons with disability: bridging comfort gaps; Older-younger persons: bridging generation gaps;
Beyond appearances: appreciating all sizes and shapes.
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 368 pages, publication date: MAR-1999
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-7102-6
ISBN-10: 0-7506-7102-5
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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