Self-selection or socialization of public- and private-sector managers?: A cross-cultural values analysis

This paper brings together two streams of research. First, systematic differences have been observed when comparing private- and public-sector managers. Second, when such systematic differences are found as between members of different organizations or occupations, they may be ascribed either to sel...

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Published in:Journal of business research 2005, Vol.58 (1), p.111-113
Main Authors: Becker, Boris W., Connor, Patrick E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business
Cross cultural studies
Cross-cultural analysis
Management
Managers
Private sector
Public sector
Self-selection
Socialization
Statistical analysis
Values
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Summary:This paper brings together two streams of research. First, systematic differences have been observed when comparing private- and public-sector managers. Second, when such systematic differences are found as between members of different organizations or occupations, they may be ascribed either to self-selection or to socialization processes. Our research, which measures respondent values and is set in a cross-cultural context (Canada and Japan), suggests that the influence of socialization is dominant.
ISSN:0148-2963
1873-7978
DOI:10.1016/S0148-2963(02)00481-2