Immigrants, English, and the Workplace: Evaluating Employer Demand for Language Education in Manufacturing Companies

Autor/inn/en	Duval-Couetil, Nathalie; Mikulecky, Larry
Titel	Immigrants, English, and the Workplace: Evaluating Employer Demand for Language Education in Manufacturing Companies
Quelle	In: Journal of Workplace Learning, 23 (2011) 3, S.209-223 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1366-5626
DOI	10.1108/13665621111117233
Schlagwörter	Employees; Job Performance; Manufacturing; Immigrants; Costs; Limited English Speaking; English (Second Language); Work Environment; Second Language Learning; Corporations; Second Language Instruction; Inplant Programs; Statistical Analysis + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Employee; Arbeitnehmer; Beschäftigter; Work performance; Arbeitsleistung; Herstellung; Immigrant; Immigrantin; Immigranten; Cost; Kosten; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Arbeitsmilieu; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Unternehmen; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Betriebliche Weiterbildung; Statistische Analyse
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of limited English proficiency on employee performance in manufacturing companies to help explain the degree to which employers are willing to invest in ESL or other initiatives designed to overcome language barriers. Design/methodology/approach: While the primary emphasis of this study was to identify the costs associated with LEP for companies in an effort to explain their level of involvement and investment in ESL programs, it is also important to note that the results also suggest some significant costs for LEP employees too. Findings: The findings of this study provide valuable insight into why organizations are reluctant to invest in language education and training for employees. Originality/value: The quantitative nature of the study provides useful baseline data that can assist in providing evidence of the effect of LEP on performance in companies. It also provides a better understanding of where investments in education and training yield the greatest returns. (Contains 8 tables and 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10