A Comparative Study of Work Ethics among Egyptian Managers across Generations

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to explore the significant differences of Work Ethics Dimensions among the Egyptian Managers through generation X and generation Y. Gender and managerial levels were used also to differentiate among work ethics dimensions.
Study design/methodology/approach: Two hypotheses were formed. The Exploratory Factor Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis were used. Work Ethics Dimensions resulting from Factor analysis were examined according to 3 independent variables (Generations, Gender and Managerial Level) using One-way ANOVA and MANOVA.
Sample and data: A convenience sample of 685 private sector managers was selected; a questionnaire was used for data collection.
Results: The research results indicated that the Work Ethics Scale in the Egyptian context consists of five dimensions: Hard Work, Leisure, Self-reliance, Work Centrality and Waste of Time. The significance of these dimensions differs according to generations and gender. Results from this study found few meaningful quantitative differences between generations.
Originality/value:  The paper aimed to examine the (MWEPsf) between Generation X and Generation Y managers from an eastern cultural perspective. The paper, also, examined the significant differences of the work ethics dimensions according to the control variables: gender and managerial level.
Research limitations/implications : The study dependents on nonprobability sample and applied on the managers of the Egyptian private sector.