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Managing cross‐national and intra‐national diversity
Author(s) -
Tung Rosalie L.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
human resource management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.888
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1099-050X
pISSN - 0090-4848
DOI - 10.1002/hrm.3930320404
Subject(s) - diversity (politics) , human resource management , legislation , public relations , political science , process (computing) , consciousness , sociology , psychology , law , computer science , neuroscience , operating system
Organizations have to contend with growing diversity in their managerial and professional ranks, both cross‐nationally and intranationally. This article examines the similarities and differences in processes and dynamics of managing diversity in cross‐national and intranational contexts. Similarities include the acculturation process and the styles and patterns of communication. Differences revolve around legislation, magnitude, and time horizon. Training programs designed to raise consciousness/awareness and to improve communication competency are presented. The implications for human resource management practices are then discussed. © 1993 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.