Abstract
This study examines the beliefs about work of 292 Russian managers who were surveyed using Buchholz's (1977) 45-item instrument depicting six major belief clusters: humanistic belief system, organisational beliefs, work ethic, beliefs about worker participation in decisions, leisure ethic, and Marxistrelated beliefs. Although there were numerous similarities among responding groups, differences in some beliefs were found for managerial groups depending upon managerial level, age, and gender. Some of these findings go against stereotypes of the way Russian managers view their work. In addition, beliefs for two major managerial groups, Soviet-era executives and new entrepreneurial managers, are illustrated with profiles of two real-life managers. Interpretations and conclusions are offered for Western managers involved in selecting and motivating Russian managers and business partners, as well as for investors in Russian businesses.
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