Allinson and Hayes (1996) in the reporting of a new measure, the Cognitive
Style Index, made a plea for replication and extension of their work. Using
a sample of over one thousand subjects the present study investigated the
CSI's construct and con current validity. A maximum Likelihood factor analy
sis obtained broadly similar results to those of Allinson and Hayes. No rel
ationship was observed between the CSI and an alternative measure of style
(the Cognitive Styles Analysis). It is argued that cognitive Style Is indep
endent of gender but that style is related to job level (tower scores were
associated nifh increased seniority). Some evidence was presented which sug
gests there may be differences in cognitive style between Hong Kong and UK
small business owner managers.