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This paper examines the effects ofpersonality variables and functional management role,either entrepreneur, manager in an entrepreneurialfirm, manager in a traditional firm, or small businessowner, on perceived business values. Functionalmanagement role had minimal discernible effects;personality variables differentiated entrepreneursfrom managers and produced many effects for ratings ofbusiness values. Results are discussed in terms ofMBTI and DISC theoretical constructs and theirimplications for entrepreneurship and management.
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Reynierse, J.H., Ackerman, D., Fink, A.A. et al. The Effects of Personality and Management Role on Perceived Values in Business Settings. International Journal of Value-Based Management 13, 1–13 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007707800997
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