Article 2009

Occupational work ethic differences: Implications for organizational diversity initiatives in health care organizations

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Kegans, Loyd
Performance Improvement Quarterly
Journal · Vol. 22 · Issue 3 · pp. 83-94
Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the extent of work value differences among ethnic classifications of baccalaureate nursing students. Major findings revealed significant differences between ethnic classifications and work ethic behaviors. Contrasts resulting from post-hoc tests indicated that Asian nursing students reported significantly lower scores of work ethic behavior when compared to African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic students. These differences remain unexplained due to low effect sizes. © 2009 International Society for Performance Improvement.

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Department of Management, Marketing, and Administrative Systems, College of Business Administration, Stephenville, TX, United States
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