An examination of race and sex differences in managerial work values

Abstract

This study investigated race and sex differences in the work values of middle managers. An examination of work value dimensions revealed a significant race × sex interaction for extrinsic work values. White females placed more importance on extrinsic outcomes than did white males, whereas black males rated extrinsic outcomes as more important than did black females. In addition, blacks placed more importance on independence than did whites, and women placed greater emphasis on intrinsic job characteristics than did men. The data support the need for further research on work values that considers both race and sex concurrently.