Perceptions of Supervisor-Subordinate Relations among Hispanic and Mainstream Recruits
Abstract
Samples of Hispanic and Mainstream Navy recruits answered a questionnaire that obtained their perceptions of supervisor-subordinate relations. In addition, a number of items measured values related to supervisor- subordinate behaviors such as Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance, Collectivism, and Masculinity (Hofstede's, 1980). Evidence was found that the Hispanics were higher than the Mainstream respondents on Power Distance and Uncertainty Avoidance; and lower on Masculinity. There was also a trend suggesting higher Hispanic scores on Collectivism, and descriptions of a sample of supervisory situations suggested a greater tolerance by Hispanics for supervisors who are non-participative (high Power Distance); but there were no preferences for supervisors high in initiating structure and collectivism. Reactions to supervisors high or low on Initiating Structure and Consideration revealed strong similarities between Hispanic and Mainstream recruits. Both samples liked the supervisors high on both traits much more than the supervisors low in both characteristics. However, there was a trend for Hispanics to prefer the high Consideration--low Initiating Structure supervisor more than the high Initiating Structure--low Consideration supervisor.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA117455
Entities
People
- Chi-chiu Hui
- Gerardo Marin
- Harry C. Triandis
- Harry Hui
- Hector Betancourt
- Judith Lisansky
- Victor Ottati
Organizations
- University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign