Ethnic culture and corporate culture: Using black styles in organizations
- 1 September 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Communication Quarterly
- Vol. 35 (4), 293-307
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01463378709369695
Abstract
The purpose of this examination is to consider the positive impact black organizational members can make in the work place using their unique interpersonal style. The authors pursue this end by reviewing the literature addressing cultural differences between black and white interpersonal communicators. Throughout the discussion the authors extrapolate from the literature in order to consider how differing interpersonal styles can add to the organizational environment. Cross‐cultural difficulties are also addressed.Keywords
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