Abstract

MOTTA, Paulo Roberto  and  SCHMITT, Valentina Gomes Haensel. Managerial values, careers and social inclusion: Classical music training in poor communities. RGPLP [online]. 2016, vol.15, n.2, pp.04-23. ISSN 1645-4464.

This article draws on experiences undertaken in Brazil to show how people, who are socially excluded or disadvantaged, can have a bigger chance of success in professional careers in large organizations if they have received training in classical music. The research focuses on the perception of success and the transformation of values in Brazilian projects that provide young people from poor communities with classical music tuition. The analysis focuses on the perceptions of success of classical music projects geared towards socially disadvantaged people with the aim of facilitating their upward social mobility and reducing their feeling of exclusion. The results reveal some significant value transformations. The socially disadvantaged children and youth acquire: (1) a new perspective of their self, with greater self-confidence and self-esteem; (2) a greater willingness to aim for long-term benefits and less delusion about short-term benefits; (3) a new motivation to learn; (4) a new perspective on the concept and practice of discipline; and (5) a new balance between the values of competition and cooperation.

Keywords : Managerial Values; Careers; Social Inclusion; Social Projects.

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