Moderating Effect of Hofstede's Cultural Values On The Locus of Control/Job Performance Relationship of Managers In USA, Mexico, South Korea, and Hong Kong

Abstract

This study evaluates relationships between job performance, locus of control,and cultural values. Survey data was collected from 265 managers working for UScontrolled firms located in the US, Hong Kong, South Korea and Mexico. Findingsindicate that there is a stronger relationship between reported job performance and amanager’s personality versus the manager’s culture. These results should help multinationalfirms better understand a significant influence on the job performance ofmid-level managers working in different countries. US controlled, manufacturingmultinational firms can feel confident when designing management control systemsat the individual level regardless of the country in which they operate.