Recruitment and Selection of Minorities in High-Tech Organizations. A Sociological Perspective.

Abstract

Organizational and structural factors associated with minority representation in high-tech occupations are examined. Specifically, sociological research on minority career attainment processes is reviewed and discussed within a broad conceptual framework which focuses on both individual and structural determinants of access to high-tech occupations and organizations. Key words include: Organizational equity, Status attainment, Minority recruitment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA151547

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  • J. H. Braddock Ii

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  • Johns Hopkins University

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  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • African Americans
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  • Ethnic Groups
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  • Minority Groups
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