Latinas and Latinos (also referred to as Hispanics) are individuals indigenous to the Americas, but trace their heritage to Latin America or Spain (Marin and Marin, 1991). Their economic importance in the Americas and the world is growing extensively.

Despite the growth of businesses in Latin American and the increased numbers of Hispanics in U.S. organizations, relatively little research in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or Human Resource Management examines their behavior in organizations (Blancero et al., 2007; Gallegos and Ferdman, 2007; Knouse et al., 1992). We believe that a systematic understanding is needed of issues in organizations that employ large numbers of Hispanic and multicultural workers. The primary purposes of the present ebook are to expand theory and research on Hispanic and Latin American work issues, and foster additional research.