Differences In Work-Related Values Between The Mexican-American And Anglo-American Accounting Professionals

Abstract

This study examines differences in job satisfaction work-related values between the Mexican-American and Anglo-American Accounting Professionals. Survey instruments were sent to accounting alumnae of two universities: (1) a primarily Mexican-American university and (2) a primarily Anglo-American university. Factor analysis and logistic regression were performed. When analyzing between groups, the findings indicated that while Mexican-American respondents are less satisfied with compensation, benefits and supervisors, they have greater overall job satisfaction than the Anglo-American respondents. These results are also statistically significant when the two groups are compared by gender and age. However, within group the results indicated that Anglo-Americans females are more satisfied with benefits and coworkers than their male counterparts; whereas there is no significant difference within the Mexican-American group by gender. One explanation is that the Mexican-Culture includes values such as loyalty to one’s employer and appreciation for job longevity, whereas Anglo-American has a greater appreciation for job mobility.