Perceptions of a Glass Ceiling: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Mexican and American Employees

Ashley J. Bennington, George R. Wagman, Michelle N. Stallone
2011 International Business & Economics Research Journal  
This study asks employees in the United States and Mexico if they believe there is workplace discrimination based on gender, age, or ethnicity. As members of international organizations, the United States and Mexico have agreed to strive for the elimination of employment discrimination. Hypotheses based on Hofstedes Power Distance Index (PDI) predicted cultural differences in the two countries would result in a higher perception of workplace discrimination from employees in the United States
more » ... n those in Mexico. The results support the hypotheses; directions are offered for future research.
doi:10.19030/iber.v4i7.3600 fatcat:y2bvzn4fj5g6pnzsyzqjftoa64