comparative value priorities of chinese and new zealand

Figure 6.1. Components of Leader Behaviour Preferences for Samples
Guangzhou Leadership
New Zealand Leadership
Figurehead
Behaviours
Active Directive
Leadership Orientation
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Managing the Work
System, including
relationship development
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Tolerance of Freedom
Production Orientation
Managing the
Work
System
THEORY DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
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Consideration,
Empowerment &
Tolerance
Some conclusions relating to theory development that can be drawn from the analyses
in the thesis are,
1. The Multiple Dimension Scaling Smallest Space Analysis technique used standalone
is a questionable tool for finalising theory development, particularly when
visual inspection is employed for defining dimensions. Coupling the technique
with Cronbach alpha and item-to-scale correlational analysis is necessary to
fully understand the relationships amongst items and dimensions.
2. My results indicate inconsistencies with, for example, the Schwartz Values
Survey Hedonism, Power, and Security dimensions in the Guangzhou sample
analyses, discussed further below. The Guangzhou, China, data had a
recognisable relationship to the theoretical model, however there are serious
questions as to the existence of a Hedonism value in China that conforms to
Schwartz’ dimension.
3. Using visual inspection for SSA for a goodness of fit assessment, the New
Zealand data fit the SSA model relatively well, with a somewhat different