Values and managerial practices in a traditional society

作者: Ibrahim Ahmed Al-Kindi , Helen T. Bailie

DOI: 10.1108/IJCOMA-09-2013-0086

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摘要: Purpose – The aim of this study is to examine how national cultural values influence and impact management practices styles in the Sultanate Oman. Administrative managerial performance, especially developing countries, thought be shaped a large degree by traditional social values, which prevent managers from effectively implementing sound processes. Design/methodology/approach This uses empirical research explore determine link between Oman’s managers’ styles. correlations on using Schwartz’s (1992) Value Survey, Portrait Questionnaire Managerial Style Practice. Findings It was found that Oman, affect efficiency performance lead limited interest theory practices. Research limitations/implications was...

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