Expatriates and host country nationals: managerial values and decision styles

Investigates managerial value systems and decision styles among expatriate and indigenous managers in the UAE. Provides support for the proposition that differences among expatriate and host country nationals are manifested in their value systems. Indicates that Arab expatriate and national managers display a high preference for participative and pseudo‐participative styles while foreign expatriates show a high commitment to consultative style. Finds work values to be significantly related to some decision styles.