Relationships between work-related values held by managers from 39 diverse national cultures and their leadership practices as assessed by subordinates were examined. Power distance was significantly and negatively associated with leader communication, delegation, approachability, and team building; uncertainty avoidance was significantly associated with more leader control, but less delegation and approachability.
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