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Chen, Stephen; Leong, Frederick T. L. – Career Development Quarterly, 1997
Reports on a case study that explores the culture-related issues of Asian Americans in the workplace. Focuses on a young, second-generation, Chinese-American woman, Jessica Chang, and the employment challenges that Dr. Chang encountered. Discusses her job strategies and some of the ethical dilemmas that she faced. (RJM)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Case Studies, Chinese Americans, Gender Issues
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Cook, Ellen Piel – Career Development Quarterly, 1997
Focuses on the sexual harassment and other gender-related difficulties faced by a Chinese-American woman. Profiles her encounters with gender discrimination and how it hindered career advancement and led to professional isolation. Relates how this case study can be used to sensitize workers to gender discrimination. (RJM)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Case Studies, Chinese Americans, Gender Issues
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Fouad, Nadya A.; Tang, Mei – Career Development Quarterly, 1997
Uses a cross-cultural perspective to report on the work experiences of a Chinese-American woman. Examines the case from the viewpoints of Jessica Chang, her supervisor, and that of her organization as a whole. Lists additional readings in cross-cultural counseling, with a focus in cross-cultural career counseling. (RJM)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Case Studies, Chinese Americans, Cultural Differences
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Shahnasarian, Michael – Career Development Quarterly, 1997
Presents a business and industry perspective of a Chinese-American woman's career. Analyzes career issues from an organizational perspective and from a career counseling perspective, with attention to salient cross-cultural counseling issues. Emphasizes actions that organizations can take to anticipate similar situations and explores proactive…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Case Studies, Cultural Differences, Employer Attitudes