The aim of the study was to identify the civil servants' perceptions about organizational values in public institutions of indirect federal administration and to observe variations in conformity to hierarchical position and type of entity. Four institutions were focused, using a sample of 128 civil servants, to whom the Organizational Values Inventory (TAMAYO; MENDES; PAZ, 2000) and a socio-demographic form were applied. The results showed that there is agreement between managers and subordinates about the set values that constitute the priorities of the institutions analyzed, but the managers consider more relevant the values of autonomy and the subordinates the values of hierarchy. Regarding the value priorities in each entity, the civil servants' perceptions indicated some elements of differentiation, so that the autarchy and the public foundation emphasized the values of autonomy and the public company and the mixed capital company emphasized the values of mastery. The similarity in values structures, however, prevailed among the institutions, since they attributed greater relevance to the values of hierarchy and conservatism. It shows that these institutions, despite the efforts implemented since the reform in the 1990s, are still characterized by values related to conservation of its structure, customs, norms and traditions. Furthermore, they focus on the authority, obedience and social power. The implications, limitations and contributions of the study are discussed, with suggestions for future research.
Organizational values; Perception of values; Public management; Public institutions; Indirect administration
