American Managers' Personal Value Systems—Revisited

Abstract

The article discusses a 1972 study which measured the magnitude and direction of the alteration of the personal value systems of decision makers and managers in the U.S. A Personal Value Questionnaire was used in both studies to record decision maker responses. The dimensions of values were based on aesthetics, ethics, organizational perspective, and level of importance to the individual. Respondents were selected from the 1971 Edition of Standard and Poor's Directory of Corporations, Executives and Directors. The author concludes that personal value systems of American managers seem to be relatively stable.