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Abstract The article focuses on dominant natures of postmodern organizations in the 21st century, coupled with ethical values that are increasingly important in terms of their relationship with the performance of university management. Thus, the purpose is to determine the importance of ethical values in the university manager in contexts of postmodernity. Regarding the methodology, it was considered to apply documentary research, with a bibliographic design, seeking to base the ideas and points of view expressed based on the analysis of bibliographical references consulted according to the purpose of the work. The resulting conclusions indicate that ethical values are conceived as guidelines for highlighting human behavior; In addition, the ethics of the university manager should be based on the mission and vision of postmodern organizations. Keywords: values; ethics; management; postmodernity. Date Received: 05-10-2016 Date Acceptance: 23-12-2016 395 Arbitrado Ethical Values of the University Manager in the Contexts of Postmodernity