Lasallian values and their influence in job performance and intercultural awareness: Experiences of Universidad La Salle Cuernavaca graduates

Abstract

Lasallian philosophy has prevailed for more than 300 years worldwide. The whole experience of studying in Lasallian institutions is not only academic, we are committed with social change and innovation through taking into action the Christian and humanist inspiration expressed in the mission. Like other Lasallian institutions, Universidad La Salle Cuernavaca, has a set of values which are the guidance to help develop the kind of alumni the society needs. It is mandatory in these days to deliver persons with conscience of being citizens of the world, opened to diversity and dialogue in an intercultural environment. This will be the only way to contribute for the common good of the social group where these graduates have influence. The World Economic Forum in the Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights the importance of upskilling in leadership and social influence, empathy and active listening and talent management also global citizenship has become a skill to be develop because the lines of frontiers have been blurred with the use of technology and virtual tools to communicate, interact and create collaborative spaces at work. When people live by values is easier to translate them into behaviors: connecting with other people, making contributions within the organizations in social responsibility, taking decisions from an ethical point of view, among others. Therefore, universities must pursue to train their students in values. From here arises the main research question: Job performance and intercultural awareness are influenced by the values learned in Universidad La Salle Cuernavaca? Since 1991, Universidad La Salle Cuernavaca has graduated 3411 students. This study is oriented to find out how the values of faith, fraternity and service have been helpful to those alumni in their professional journey specifically in those who work abroad. From a qualitative approach, this research will correspondingly address how the values present in university education are useful in cross-cultural experiences.