ABSTRACT

The purpose of this book, first published in 1996, is to explore the dimensions of the changing workforce, and examines the issues faced by non-native workers and their employers. This study aims to explore issues such as culture shock and cultural adaptation in the healthcare, fast food and hotel industries in Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. This title will be of interest to students of business studies and sociology.

chapter I|17 pages

The Changing Workplace

chapter II|20 pages

Cultural Diversity

chapter III|14 pages

Career Considerations

chapter IV|15 pages

Workplace Ethics

chapter V|19 pages

Adaptation Sequence

chapter VI|15 pages

Workplace Behavior Outcomes

chapter VII|13 pages

Problem-Solving Discussions

chapter VIII|12 pages

Metropolitan Washington Survey Results

chapter IX|8 pages

An Adaptation Model

chapter X|9 pages

A Global Model For Building Tolerance