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Work values and the loyalty (commitment to hard work, profession, and principles) of 762 managers in Kuwait were investigated. The results indicated that managers scored high on work values and loyalty. Furthermore, there was a high positive correlation between the two measures. Demographic and organizational variables had significant influence on managerial orientations. Specifically, expatriates and female managers showed a high commitment to work values and loyalty.
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Ali, A.J., Al-Kazemi, A. The Kuwaiti Manager: Work Values and Orientations. J Bus Ethics 60, 63–73 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-005-2626-6
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