A cross‐national study of work beliefs in three countries: the People's Republic of China, Venezuela and the USA

Abstract

Examines work beliefs across three nations (The People's Republic of China (PRC), the USA and Venezuela) using Buchholz's work belief scales. Finds strong support for the proposition that work belief systems vary across cultures. Specifically, the work ethic was found to be strongest in the PRC and weaker in the USA and Venezuela. Venezuelans were the strongest in organizational belief system scores. Indicates fundamental differences in motivation to work in the three countries. Discusses specific results and provides conclusions.

Citation

Nicholson, J.D. and Stepina, L.P. (1995), "A cross‐national study of work beliefs in three countries: the People's Republic of China, Venezuela and the USA", Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, Vol. 2 No. 3, pp. 15-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb008392