The purpose of this article is to investigate managerial value systems
in Saudi Arabia. The results provide support for the proposition
that Arabian managers are not homogeneous in their value systems.
Although culture does influence managerial behavior and attitude,
one should use caution in attributing complete validity to the
theoretical and personal observations regarding the similarity of
Arab values. '
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