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2010
Volume 4 Issue 1
Letter from Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 View PDF
Executive Articles
Diversity in Leadership: Where’s the Love for Racioethnic Minorities?. . 12
DeMarcus A. Pegues and Christopher J. L. Cunningham, PhD
This paper concluded that the current discussion of leadership research neglects any distinctions of racioethnic minority leaders, male or female. Thus, gender and racioethnicity should be viewed as two separate constructs within the leadership discussion. View PDF
The Influence of Family Obligations on the Job Performance of Professional Hispanic Women . . . .36
Lorine Duran and Robert G. DelCampo, PhD
The present study seeks to understand the influence of family obligations on the job performance of professional Hispanic women. Focus groups were conducted to determine their level of work-family conflict as well as strategies used to achieve balance. View PDF
Academic Articles
The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership: A Hispanic American Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Miguel Angel Corona, DM
This study explores the relationship between emotional intelligence and transformational leadership using a Hispanic
population. The article discusses the emotional intelligence and transformational leadership characteristics of Hispanics, makes recommendations, and describes areas for future research. View PDF
Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) The Impact of Leader-Employee Relationships in the 21st Century Workplace (Implications for Research on Latinos in the Workforce) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Edwin L. Mouriño-Ruiz, PhD
This article looks at the organizational implications of effective leader-member exchange (LMX) when there are differences within the workplace such as leaders working separate (or virtual) from their employees or are co-located (in close proximity). The article will also highlight the results of a study related to this topic. Lastly, this study opens up the door for further research into the area of leader-employee relationships within the Latino workforce since they are traditionally and culturally associated with placing an increased importance on relationships. View PDF
Rural Community Longevity: Capitalizing on Diversity for Immigrant Residential Stability . . . . . . . . 43
Rochelle L. Dalla, PhD, Jennifer G. DeLeón, MS, Tammy R. Stuhmer and Maria Isabel León Carreño, MA
The purpose of this investigation was the identification of factors needed to enhance rural Latino immigrants’ long-term residential stability. Perceptions of rural residence, employment, and community supports were collected from firstgeneration immigrant Latinas and their second-generation peers residing in five unique rural Nebraska communities. Results reveal numerous recommendations for service and outreach to ethnically diverse rural populations. View PDF
Executive Summaries
Teaching Value in Diversity: On the Folly of Espousing Inclusion,
While Practicing Exclusion. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 56
Ryan Savitz, PhD
“Teaching Value in Diversity: On the Folly of Espousing Inclusion, While Practicing Exclusion” is a highly relevant paper in both diversity classrooms and business settings. The paper focuses on how conventional diversity classes are set up as well as potential shortcomings of such classes. View PDF
Why do Disparities in Small Business Loans Exist? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Lawana J. Haynes and C. Douglas Johnson, PhD
The present executive summary highlights the key points made by Cavulluzzo and Wolken (2005), who conducted a
comparative analysis of small business loan denial rates of entrepreneurs from different ethnic groups. In sum, they found certain disparities based primarily on personal wealth. View PDF
Quit Rates of Women and Minorities in Corporate America . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Jermaine T. Vesey, MBA and Winona M. Burt, PhD
This summary provides a review of the research by Hom, Roberson, and Ellis (2008) that compared the quit rates of
whites, minorities, and women. View PDF
Are You The Same Person When You Speak A Different Language?
Implications of Frame-Switching for Advertising Interpretation. . .68
David Luna, PhD, Torsten Ringberg, PhD and Laura A. Peracchio, PhD
Do consumers switch personalities when they speak different languages? If so, how would it impact the way they
understand advertising? We investigate these questions and show that, indeed, bicultural individuals’ core identity values can change when they switch languages (a phenomenon called frame-switching), influencing their interpretation of ads. View PDF
The New Movers and Shakers: Factors Contributing to Hispanic
Migration Decisions and the Pursuit of Entrepreneurial Endeavors . . . . .76
Diane McMeekin Sullivan, PhD
Hispanic entrepreneurship has become an important and popular research topic. The purpose of the present paper
is to describe trends in Hispanic entrepreneurship, summarize a paper by Zarrugh (2007) that examines this topic,
describe how the Zarrugh (2007) paper relates to other research, and suggest areas for future research on Hispanic
entrepreneurship. View PDF
Work-Family Conflict: Experiences and Health Implications Among
Immigrant Latinos . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Elizabeth J. Muñiz, PhD
This is an executive summary of a study reported by Grzywacz, J. G., Arcury, T. A., Marin, A., Carrillo, L., Burke, B., Coates,M. L. and Quandt, S. A. (2007) that showed the relation of national culture, type of industry, experiences of work family conflict, and reports of physical and mental health illnesses of nonprofessional workers. Results of this study indicated that immigrant Latinos reported infrequent work-family conflict in the poultry processing industry. However, women reported job pressures that negatively impacted their family life. A discussion is offered about how the results of this study are contrary to the stereotypes of Latinos’ work values. View PDF
Book Reviews
Managing Diversity Flashpoints in Higher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Ryan Savitz, PhD
This review addresses how the book Managing Diversity Flashpoints in Higher Education is geared toward faculty, staff,
and administrative employees in college and university settings. The book focuses on how to identify and deal with
potentially disruptive situations that arise due to differences in race, culture, language, and other socio-demographic
variables. In this review, applications for Hispanics in the workplace are included. View PDF
A More Perfect Constitution. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Dovile Budryte, PhD, C. Douglas Johnson, PhD, Juliana S. Lancaster, PhD, David L. Mason, PhD and Albert S. Willner, PhD
Is a More Perfect Constitution Possible? This is a summary of a series of discussions of Larry J. Sabato’s (2007) book, A More Perfect Constitution. The book review includes a summary of Sabato’s proposals to change the three branches of U.S. government and dwells on the ways in which these proposals could affect the changing demographics of the American demos. View PDF
The Invisible Border . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Ryan Savitz, PhD
This book looks to address some of the cultural differences and statistics in different areas when it comes to Latinos in
the U.S. In addition, it highlights what organizations may need to consider when recruiting, retaining, developing, and
maximizing the productivity and engagement of the growing diverse Latino workforce. View PDF
The Leader’s Lobotomy - A Fable: The Legacy Leader Avoids Promotion
Induced Amnesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Javier López, MSA
Time’s greatest minds have pondered the significance and impact of effective leadership but few have discussed
the negative impact unused knowledge has on the decision making process. Anthony López illustrates this common
occurrence and offers practical solutions in his book The Leader’s Lobotomy - A Fable: The Legacy Leader Avoids Promotion Induced Amnesia. View PDF
Research in Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 View PDF
Contributing Authors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 View PDF
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