Inside This Issue
2009
Volume 3, Issue 1Letter from Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Executive Articles
Exploring a Knowledge Based Approach to Governance: Improving Social
Capital and Inclusion of Multicultural Groups on Corporate Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Anna Duran, PhD and Patricia Denise Lopez, PhD
Hispanics and other minority groups are still underrepresented at the highest levels of U.S. corporate organizations. We
believe that in order for Hispanics and other minorities to be included in corporate governance systems, it is important for
them not only to build social alliances but also to strengthen specific areas of knowledge and expertise that will enable
them to participate fully and add value to corporate board deliberations.
Step-Up Leadership Development for Hispanic
Professionals with Walkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
C. Douglas Johnson, PhD and Louis E. Negron, MS
This paper describes leadership development programs, with a particular emphasis on those that are effective with
Hispanic professionals. Walkout is an exemplar visual case study that should be used for leadership development and
diversity programs.
Work, Family, and Personal Fulfillment Issues
of Professional and Working Class Hispanic Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Robert G. DelCampo, PhD, Diana S. DelCampo, PhD and Robert L. DelCampo, PhD
Employed Hispanic women face the challenge of integrating work and family life within a cultural context, while
accomplishing personal fulfillment. Focus groups were conducted to collect qualitative data on how working class and
professional Hispanic women perceive their work and family roles.
Academic Articles
Increasing Chances for Hispanic Selection and
Participation in the C-Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Anna Duran, PhD and Patricia Denise Lopez, PhD
This study explores the business knowledge domains that theoretically characterize corporate board members. The article
discusses the importance of a knowledge domain assessment approach toward board selection, makes recommendations
for Hispanics to enhance their board readiness competencies, and describes areas for future research.
Why did they do THAT??? A Cross-Cultural Study of Daily Decision-Making
by Mexican Maquiladora and U.S./Canadian Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Mark David Woodhull, PhD and Debra J. Louis, PhD
This cross-cultural study looks at differences between the way Mexican maquiladora and U.S./Canadian managers make
decisions at work. Implications for misunderstanding and conflict in managing across borders are discussed.
Executive Summaries
Variations in Hispanic Entrepreneurship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
C. Douglas Johnson, PhD and Varughese Thomas
The present executive summary highlights the key points made by Wang and Li (2007), who conducted a comparative
analysis of Southern Hispanic entrepreneurs in three metropolitan areas at different stages of immigration/ethnic
diversification. In sum, they found that location does make a difference.
Hispanic Law Students’ Perceptions of Discrimination,
Justice, and Career Prospects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Elizabeth J. Muñiz, PhD
This is an executive summary of a study reported by Foley and Kidder (2002) that showed how perceptions of ethnic and
gender discrimination are negatively related to perceptions of justice in the workplace.
Do Hispanics with Higher Levels of Education and
Income Perceive More Discrimination? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Dianna L. Stone-Romero, PhD and Dianna Contreras Krueger, MA
This paper summarizes the results of a study by Cardarelli, Cardarelli, and Chiapa (2007) that examined the relations
between Hispanic-Americans’ education and income levels and their perceptions of discrimination.
Book Reviews
Emotional Intelligence for Managing Results in a Diverse World
The Hard Truth About Soft Skills in the Workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Michael J. Negrón, MBA
Emotional Intelligence for Managing Results in a Diverse World explores this intriguing subject, while highlighting the
value of diversity and inclusion, and providing clear, practical tools and examples on how EI can help your career and
your organization.
Building the Latino Future
Success Stories for the Next Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Jose A. Velazquez, MBA
Absolute inspiration and the drive to succeed in any field are the tenets in Frank Carbajal and Humberto Medina’s book
Building the Latino Future: Success Stories for the Next Generation.
Latino Talent Effective Strategies to Recruit, Retain,
and Develop Hispanic Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Edwin L. Mouriño-Ruiz, PhD
Absolute inspiration and the drive to succeed in any field are the tenets in Frank Carbajal and Humberto Medina’s book
Building the Latino Future: Success Stories for the Next Generation.
