This exploratory study has two objectives. First, it tests the hypothesis that the Malays and the Chinese share similar work-related values. Second, it examines whether Hofstede's Malaysian work-related values are replicated. Results for the first hypothesis suggest that there is no significant difference between the Malays and the Chinese in work-related values. However, results could only offer partial support for the second hypothesis. The evidence appears to suggest that power distance in Malaysia is still high, and masculinity is still moderate. At the same time, the evidence suggests that the levels of uncertainty avoidance and individualism in Malaysia have increased over the past decades. These results are discussed with respect to organizational behavior in Malaysia.
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