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Benevolence, Self-Direction, <strong>and</strong> Security<br />

� Benevolence is a significant predictor for all leader behaviour dimensions.<br />

� Self-Direction is a significant predictor for all leader behaviour dimensions.<br />

� Security is a significant predictor for all dimensions.<br />

Achievement<br />

� Achievement is a significant predictor for all dimensions except Tolerance <strong>of</strong><br />

Freedom, Role Assumption, <strong>and</strong> Consideration.<br />

Tradition<br />

� Tradition is a significant negative Beta weight predictor for all dimensions<br />

except Tolerance <strong>of</strong> Uncertainty <strong>and</strong> Production Emphasis.<br />

Universalism<br />

� Universalism is a significant negative Beta weight predictor for Dem<strong>and</strong><br />

Reconciliation, Persuasiveness, Initiation <strong>of</strong> Structure, Tolerance <strong>of</strong> Freedom,<br />

Role Assumption, Production Emphasis, <strong>and</strong> Superior Orientation<br />

Guangzhou Sample<br />

Using linear regression as a model for estimating significant predictor <strong>value</strong>s for leader<br />

behaviour dimension preferences, the Guangzhou sample, the significant <strong>value</strong><br />

dimensions for each leader behaviour dimension are listed below.<br />

� Conformity was a universal significant predictor for all dimensions.<br />

� Achievement was a significant predictor for Representation, Dem<strong>and</strong><br />

Reconciliation, Tolerance <strong>of</strong> Uncertainty, Initiation <strong>of</strong> Structure, Role<br />

Assumption, Production Emphasis, <strong>and</strong> Integration.<br />

� Hedonism was a significant predictor for Tolerance <strong>of</strong> Uncertainty, Tolerance <strong>of</strong><br />

Freedom, Role Assumption, Consideration, <strong>and</strong> Superior Orientation.<br />

Hedonism is an unexpected predictor <strong>and</strong> warrants further investigation, perhaps<br />

indicating that engaging in managerial leadership in business is pleasurable for those<br />

who have chosen the pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />

CONCLUSIONS<br />

Analyses <strong>of</strong> the relationships between individual <strong>value</strong>s as predictors <strong>of</strong> leader<br />

behaviour preferences different between samples <strong>of</strong> businesspeople from Guangzhou<br />

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