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Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access published online on October 26, 2005
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, doi:10.1093/jopart/mui059
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Sectoral Ethos: An Investigation of the Personal Values Systems of Female and Male Managers in the Public and Private Sectors

Richard W. Stackman 1*, Patrick E. Connor 2, and Boris W. Becker 3

1 University of San Francisco
2 Willamette University
3 Oregon State University

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Richard W. Stackman, E-mail: rwstackman{at}usfca.edu


  Abstract

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.


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