A research about influence factors on formation of managerial values and determanation the problem zones of these

Values of managers and organizations have an influence both on shaping the organizational and managerial goals, and also on affecting the direction of actions. However, values of managers may also be the source of problems when their values conflict with those of other members in the organization. In this study, values are approached as a possible cause of problems in the organization, hence these possible problems, if any, are tried to be identified. First section of the study provides a conceptual analysis of culture and organizational culture in specific since values are a part of culture. This section also covers definitions, importance, qualities and classifications of culture and organizational culture. A conceptual framework of managerial values and both person and organization related values of management theories are explained in the second section. Furthermore, information on Hofstede?s avoidance of unknown, power distance, individualist-common behavior and masculine-feminine values, in addition to England?s opportunist, moral, emotional and mixed value tendencies is also provided in this section. The third section starts with the comments on the properties of modern society culture and the personality factor, as an explanatory for formation of managerial values; and then continues with the basic characteristics of our social system according to Atatürk?s principles and the development of a functional managerial personality that is secured with Atatürk?s social personality. Finally, the last section provides an empirical analysis of values in practice by applying a questionnaire, consists of 44 questions, on Dumlupınar University?s 166 academic and managerial directors. Data are stored in the SPSS environment and analyzed by using logic regression analysis. Problems caused by values, regression models reflecting the conformity and unconformity of values, and parameter estimates showing the relations between problems and values are displayed in the tables. Lastly, the study completes with conclusion and suggestions for further research.