The Management Implications of Ethnicity in South Africa

Michael T. Bendixen; Adele Thomas

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The Management Implications of Ethnicity in South Africa

Michael T. Bendixen
, Adele Thomas

Nova Southeastern University

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Abstract

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.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of International Business Studies
Volume	31
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8490919
State	Published - Jan 1 2000

Keywords

African culture
Business management
Cultural diversity
Educational administration
Ethnic groups
Ethnicity
Individualism
Management education
Management philosophies
Middle management

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Business

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