Do Anglo countries still form a values cluster? Evidence of the complexity of value change

Carolyn Egri, Shaista E Khilji, David A Ralston, Ian Palmer, Ilya Girson, Laurie Milton, Malika Richards, Prem Ramburuth, Audra Irene Mockaitis

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Abstract

To what extent does the Anglo Cluster remains a cultural cluster in today s managerial and professional workforce? Across six Anglo countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, U.K., and U.S.), we found significant differences in values orientations (openness to change, conservation, self-enhancement, and self-transcendence values) that challenge the concept of a cohesive Anglo cluster. We also explored the influence of micro-level factors on values orientations and found consistent life-stage and gender differences across countries. We conclude that, even within a group of countries perceived as similar, mult--level analyses are needed to fully capture the essence of values differences across and within countries.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)267 - 276
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of World Business
Volume47
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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