Sectoral Ethos: An Investigation of the Personal Values Systems of Female and Male Managers in the Public and Private Sectors

The personal values systems of 884 public- and private-sector managers are compared. From that comparison inferences are drawn regarding the ethos of each sector, and potential implications for managers are discussed. Although the personal-values systems in the two sectors are quite similar, results...

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Published in:Journal of public administration research and theory 2006-10, Vol.16 (4), p.577-597
Main Authors: Stackman, Richard W., Connor, Patrick E., Becker, Boris W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Behavior
Business management
Comparative analysis
Cultural values
Females
Gender
Gender differences
Gratification
Human resources
Management science
Manager behavior
Managers
Men
Private sector
Public administration
Public sector
Respect
Sales management
Studies
Values
Women
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Summary:The personal values systems of 884 public- and private-sector managers are compared. From that comparison inferences are drawn regarding the ethos of each sector, and potential implications for managers are discussed. Although the personal-values systems in the two sectors are quite similar, results reflect a public-sector ethos that is significantly higher in Delayed Gratification and Self-Expansion and a private-sector ethos that is significantly higher in Competence, Personal Orientation, and Family Security. In addition, this study furthers the view that the personal-values systems of male and female managers within a given employment sector are not significantly different.
ISSN:1053-1858
1477-9803
DOI:10.1093/jopart/mui059