Abstract
Sales recruiters have been paying their attention to diversifying their sales force. In order to attract students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, companies must be aware of their preferences and perception of different sales and sales-related careers. This paper presents the results of a survey conducted to assess the influence of ethnicity on students' preferences and perceptions to sales career. To address the paucity of research undertaken in the Asia-Pacific region, as compared to Western countries, data were collected in Malaysia. Survey findings reveal that ethnicity of students generally does not influence on sales career preferences. The descriptors used by students to describe sales career are discussed. Students' preferences for various occupations were also evaluated. Further, the implications of the survey are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 248-256 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Problems and Perspectives in Management |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- General Business, Management and Accounting
- Sociology and Political Science
- Public Administration
- Strategy and Management
- Information Systems and Management
- Law