Current Search: uncertainty avoidance (x)
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Title
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THE PAY EQUITY DILEMMA WOMEN FACE AROUND THE WORLD.
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Creator
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McMurray, Lana D, Yayla-Kullu, Muge, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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In this research, I examine the pay equity dilemma women face around the world and how it is different in various regions of the world. My research question focuses on "how a nation's cultural characteristics affect pay equity?" It is already documented that men are paid more than women. The goal of this study is to explain how individual characteristics of national culture (such as masculinity, individualism, power distance, and uncertainty avoidance) impacts this inequality. By increasing...
Show moreIn this research, I examine the pay equity dilemma women face around the world and how it is different in various regions of the world. My research question focuses on "how a nation's cultural characteristics affect pay equity?" It is already documented that men are paid more than women. The goal of this study is to explain how individual characteristics of national culture (such as masculinity, individualism, power distance, and uncertainty avoidance) impacts this inequality. By increasing the understanding of pay inequality, changes can be made that will improve the lives of not just women but the families of those women and the world overall. We use data from Geert Hofstede's national culture dimensions and the Global Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum. Our results suggest that gender gap reduces in low power distance cultures, in high individualistic cultures, in low masculine cultures, and in low uncertainty avoidance cultures. Our results provide evidence that the economic prosperity of women around the world is significantly impacted by cultural dimensions.
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Date Issued
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2018
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Identifier
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CFH2000372, ucf:52906
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Format
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000372
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Title
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STRESS AND PERFORMANCE IN UNCERTAINTY-AVOIDING INDIVIDUALS: AN INTRODUCTORY LITERATURE REVIEW.
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Creator
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Stowers, Kimberly, Salas, Eduardo, University of Central Florida
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Abstract / Description
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Uncertainty avoidance as a cultural construct has been known to affect worker stress and performance in organizations, but a review of these findings has not been done up until this point. In effort to clarify the relationship between uncertainty avoidance and stress and performance, a comprehensive literature search was performed. Findings from articles on this topic have been presented. In addition, organizational practices for accommodating uncertainty avoidance and other cultural...
Show moreUncertainty avoidance as a cultural construct has been known to affect worker stress and performance in organizations, but a review of these findings has not been done up until this point. In effort to clarify the relationship between uncertainty avoidance and stress and performance, a comprehensive literature search was performed. Findings from articles on this topic have been presented. In addition, organizational practices for accommodating uncertainty avoidance and other cultural dimensions have been explored. This review shows that uncertainty avoidance appears to be linked to higher stress, while its relationship to performance appears to depend on other factors. Best practices for accommodating uncertainty avoidance tend to include enhanced communication and structure. Ideas for future research on this topic are discussed.
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Date Issued
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2013
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Identifier
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CFH0004450, ucf:45125
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Document (PDF)
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PURL
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http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004450
