An Asset in the New Global Work Scenario
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Escrito en inglés, en un tono ágil y variado, el libro trata sobre la importancia de la diversidad cultural en el mundo del trabajo, tema que se amplía hacia otras áreas de la interacción humana en estos tiempos de la globalización.
Presenta entrevistas, testimonios y ensayos de distinguidos profesionales en diferentes campos, así como anécdotas y consejos de personas que han experimentado la diversidad cultural en su empleo y en su vida diaria.
Invita al lector a reflexionar sobre oportunidades para celebrar la diversidad en y fuera de Puerto Rico. ¡Es un manual para enfrentar los retos del futuro!
Understanding cultural diversity is a definite must during these amazing times of globalization. It affects and touches every aspect of our lives. This book is about needs and expectations, not only for different workplace scenarios, but also for an individual moving beyond his/her personal background, to converge with people from all walks of life.
§ Are you planning to move to another culture?
§ Do you have or expect to have people from other cultures move to your country?
§ Are you experiencing cross-cultural living or working?
§ Are you expecting to deal with cultural awareness and culture shock at the personal organization levels?
You will find updated and useful information to assist individuals and work organizations, helping them assume the challenges of our times.
§ Written in an easy-flowing, modern style
§ Invite the reader to reflect on future opportunities
§ Experts from different fields share though-provoking observations
§ People from different countries compare their experiences with emphasis on Anglo-Saxon and Hispanic cultures
§ Contains anecdotes and powerful advice
§ And much more relevant issues to encounter the future!
“This book discusses the importance of the relationships among people from different cultures at this time. But, we must start by knowing, valuing and respecting who we are and who the other people are, in order to enrich our own lives.”
Dr. Ricardo Alegría,
Anthropologist, Founder of the Center for Advanced Studies of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.