scholarly journals The Impact of Cultural Dimensions on Islamic Students’ Attitude Towards Problem-Based Learning

2016 ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Esti Zaduqisti
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Power Distance ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Sampling Inspection ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
The Impact

The current study aims to examine the impact of cultural dimensions (i.e., collectivism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity) on students’ attitude towards problem-based learning. The design of the current study was a correlational survey, wherein participants were recruited by means of a convenient sampling. Inspection of a multiple regression analysis (N = 549) revealed that collectivism and masculinity positively corresponded with the attitudes. In particular, we found that that the higher the level of collectivism and masculinity, the more students supported the implementation of problem-based learning. In contrast, uncertainty avoidance was negatively related to the attitude in such a way that the higher this cultural dimension, the less students supported problem-based learning. Power distance was the only predictor that did not significantly predict students’ attitude towards problem-based learning. These findings overall suggest the importance of taking into account the characteristics of norms and values people hold within a country that might contribute to the success, feasibility, and  suitability of problem-based learning. Theoretical implications and study limitations of the current findings are discussed, as are practical strategies highlighting on how to deal with cultural potentials and pitfalls in an attempt to promote problem-based learning.

scholarly journals Relationships of Cultural Dimensions and Lactation Patterns

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Alidadi Shamsabadi ◽  
Mitra Savabi-Esfahani ◽  
Ali Hashemianfar
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Power Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level

Abstract Background Proper nutrition is essential for infant growth and health. Exclusive breastfeeding is the best pattern for feeding infants in the first 6 months of life. On the other hand, lactation patterns may be influenced by cultural factors. The present study aimed to determine relationships of cultural dimensions and lactation patterns.Methods The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 452 mothers with 6-month and younger infants. Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Power Distance, Individualism vs. collectivism, Masculinity vs. Femininity, Uncertainty Avoidance, Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation, and Indulgence vs. Restraint were assessed using a self-administered structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using descriptive and analytical tests (independent t-test, Eta, phi and Cramer coefficients) and SPSS 18 at a significance level of less than 0.05.Results In the masculinity-femininity dimension, the mean score of exclusive breastfeeding pattern was higher than the non-exclusive breastfeeding (3± 0.48, 2.48±0.50) and there were statistical significant differences between groups (P = 0.03). However, despite different mean scores of power distance, individualism-collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, long term- short term orientation, indulgence- restraint in different breastfeeding patterns, the differences were not statistically significant.Conclusions Masculinity-femininity as a cultural dimension was associated with lactation patterns, so that mothers with greater orientation towards masculinity had higher focus on gender roles of a woman such as breastfeeding and they had greater exclusive breastfeeding. Therefore, some cultural dimensions should be taken into consideration in training and counseling for maternal breastfeeding.

The Impact of National Culture Dimensions on the Adoption of Cross-Border E-Commerce

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 91-112
Author(s):  
Isaac Kofi Mensah ◽  
Guohua Zeng ◽  
Chuanyong Luo
Keyword(s):  
Power Distance ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Chinese Sample ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Performance Expectancy ◽  
Culture Dimensions ◽  
Effort Expectancy ◽  
The Impact

This study integrated the cultural dimensions such as power distance, collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity, and long-term orientation into the UTAUT to examine the comparative impact of cultural dimensions on the adoption of cross-border e-commerce between the Chinese and Russian citizens. The data analysis was conducted with SPSS and Smart PLS 3.0. The results indicate that power distance, collectivism, and long-term orientation respectively were significant predictors of performance expectancy and effort expectancy of cross-border e-commerce for both Chinese and Russian citizens. Uncertainty avoidance and masculinity were also found to determine the performance expectancy of cross-border e-commerce. However, while uncertainty avoidance and masculinity were significant determinants of the effort expectancy of cross-border e-commerce in the context of the Russia sample, it was not so for the Chinese sample. In addition, performance expectancy and social influence were positive predictors of the intention to use cross-border e-commerce for both Chinese and Russia samples.

Cultural factors that influence the adoption of e-commerce: A Palestinian case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 026666692110068
Author(s):  
Khaled S. Rabayah ◽  
Mohammed Maree ◽  
Saadat M. Alhashmi
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Power Distance ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Orientation Data ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study is to explore the impact of various cultural dimensions on the acceptance of E-commerce in the Palestinian context. The developed theoretical framework is a modified version of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), wherein the trust, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use act as mediators for the intention to use E-commerce. As such, five cultural dimensions were employed in the proposed model. These are; uncertainty avoidance, power distance, masculinity, collectivism, and long-term orientation. Data was collected from a non-probabilistic sample of 418 participants using a pre-tested and validated questionnaire. Findings demonstrate that the hypothesized model was able to explain 62% of the variability of the intention towards the use of E-commerce. In particular, they signify a strong correlation between acceptance of E-commerce and the domestic culture of consumers, where uncertainty avoidance and power distance are the most vital cultural dimensions influencing the decision to transact online.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Observations on the Azarbaijan Cultural Values in Terms of Hofstede`s Cultural Dimensions

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Vasif Aliyev
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Power Distance ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Hofstede’S Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions

One of the most fundamental studies on culture in recent years is Dutch scientist Geert Hofstede’s study of the cultural dimension. This study shows what Hofstede's cultural dimensions; individualism-collectivism, power distance, masculinity-femininity, uncertainty avoidance and the countries’ compliance with those dimensions. Additionally, attempts have been made to clarify through qualitative observations which dimensions Azerbaijani culture corresponds in Hofstede criterion.

scholarly journals MEASURING THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL DIMENSION ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR TOWARDS ONLINE AUTOMOBILE PURCHASE IN PAKISTAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-108
Author(s):  
Muhammad YahyaVana ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Information Search ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Power Distance ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Search Design

Purpose – The main objective of this research was to examine the influence of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension i.e. Power Distance, Masculinity Uncertainty Avoidance, Individualism and Pragmatism on the consumer behavior for the online automobile pre-purchase in Pakistan, an area which was selected primarily due to its recent boom both in the online and traditional channels. Online pre-purchase was studied through its underlying stages which were identified as Perceptions, Need Recognition and Information Search. Design/methodology/approach – A mixed method approach comprising both Qualitative and Quantitative techniques was adapted in order to execute this research. Initially a focus group comprising four to fiveexecutive students of SZABIST was conducted to investigate into the domain of the research, which followed the administration of a comprehensive questionnaire to four hundred students from different universities in Karachi. The scales for Cultural Dimensions were re used from previous international studies whereas scales for pre- purchase stages were developed and verified via a pilot data from the first fifty participants. Findings – The results indicated that Power Distance (PDI) and Uncertainty Avoidance (UAI) has a significant influence on both Perceptions and Need Recognition for the Online Automobile Purchases in Pakistan suggesting that Pakistani consumers seek lack of special incentives and foresee a considerable risk during these twin pre-purchase stage of Online Automobile Purchase. However, for the stage Information Search of Online Automobiles pre-purchase, besides PDI and UAI the rest of the cultural dimensions i.e. Individualism (IND) and Pragmatism (PRA) which suggests that consumers prefer to gather information from family, peers and coworkers, whereas they are motivated to seek information via most appropriate means often compromising long old traditions or rituals. Tech Saviness also seemed to have a considerable influence in all underlying stages of the pre-purchase, suggesting only those consumers are adaptable to Online Automobiles pre-purchase which are ready to adapt new technology. Practical implications – the findings of the study provides useful managerial implications for online marketers of high involvement goods in general, and in specific to the automobiles segment. It suggests them to make provisions within their services for consumers which are high on Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance, Pragmatism and Individualism in order to ensure better adaptability of their services to their consumers, so as to assure their better satisfaction and thus the success of your business.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN VARIABEL DEMOGRAFI DAN DIMENSI BUDAYA DENGAN PERILAKU KOMPLAIN WISATAWAN HOTEL BERBINTANG DI BALI

2017 ◽  
pp. 2955
Author(s):  
Nosahari Febrin Jokohael ◽  
Ni Wayan Sri Suprapti ◽  
Ni Nyoman Kerti Yasa
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Power Distance ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Complaining Behavior ◽  
Private Action ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of

This research was conducted to determine the relationship of demographic variable and cultural with complaints behavior of star hotels guest in Bali. Respondents in this study are 60 foreign guests and 60 domestic guests. This research uses consumer demographic and hofstede’s cultural dimensions to investigate the differences of foreigner and domestic complaining behavior. The analysis techniques used were various statistical methods such as frequency distribution, crosstab analysis and chi-square test. The result showed that from demographic variable, foreign guests with high income tend to make public complaint while domestic guests with low and medium income are likely to engage with private complaint. Meanwhile, from cultural dimension perspective, guests with low power distance, in an individualism culture and low uncertainty avoidance are tend to take public complaint while guests with high power distance, in a collectivism culture and high uncertainty avoidance are tend to take private action.

scholarly journals An assessment of the moderating role of employees’ cultural orientations amongst foreign manufacturing multinational companies in Kenya

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice A. Dimba ◽  
Robert Rugimbana
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Power Distance ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Cultural Orientations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

Orientation: This article investigates the question, of whether culture really matters in implementing international strategic human resource management (SHRM) practices.Research purpose: Specifically, this study sought to investigate the extent to which employee cultural orientations moderate the link between SHRM practices and firm performance in large foreign manufacturing multinational companies in Kenya. Motivation for the study: Large foreign multinational companies have generally applied SHRM practices without adaptation when trying to improve employee performance even though resource based perspectives argue for the consideration of employees’ cultural orientations. Research design, approach and method: SHRM practices were conceptualised as independent variables measured through distinct practices. Organisational performance as a dependent variable was measured using constructs of image, interpersonal relations, and product quality. Cultural dimensions adopted for this study were power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism or collectivism, and masculinity or femininity. The above conceptual framework was tested by the use of both quantitative and qualitative techniques with data from fifty (50) large foreign multinational companies operating in Kenya. Main findings: Findings indicated that the relationship between SHRM practices and firm performance depend to a greater extent on employee cultural orientations when power distance is considered. Power distance (PD) refers to the extent of people accepting that power in institutions and organisations when distributed unequally. The greater the PD, the greater the acceptance of this inequality. Practical/managerial implications: The study supported the notion that the relationship between SHRM practices and firm performance is moderated by power distance through motivation but not by the other three bipolar dimensions namely, Uncertainty Avoidance, Masculinity or Femininity and Individualism or Collectivism. Contribution/value-add: This is the first large-scale empirical article that has focused on the moderating role of employees’ cultural orientations in large foreign manufacturing companies operating in Kenya.

scholarly journals National Zakat Management Information System: E-Sercive Quality and Its Impact on National Zakat Collection

2019 ◽  
pp. 98-124
Author(s):  
Randi Swandaru
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Management Information System ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Management Information ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact and the electronic service quality of the national zakat management information system (SIMBA) on the national zakat collection. This paper uses a multiple regression analysis in its explorative attempt to illustrate the impact of SIMBA implementation on the national zakat collection. It shows that SIMBA is positive and significantly impact the national zakat collection as well as the human development index that is used as a proxy for the human resource management quality of zakat institutions in the respective city. Nonetheless, the population is negative and significant to the zakat collection as endemic poverty and reluctance to pay zakat are indicated as the reasons. Moreover, this study has succeeded in adapting and conducting e-service quality survey to zakat information system realm. All the tests prove that the instrument in this study has a high degree of reliability and validity. The results show that some of the demographic factors significantly impact the perceived performance of SIMBA. Multiple regression analysis that is conducted in this study shows that e-service quality dimension is positive and significant towards SIMBA’ overall quality, perceived value, and loyalty intention. This study contributes to the zakat management system literature, especially in the impact of the national zakat information system, which is pivotal in enhancing zakat collection and poverty alleviation program funded by zakat.

scholarly journals The effect of national cultural differences of board members on integrated reporting

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Alfiero ◽  
Massimo Cane ◽  
Ruggiero Doronzo ◽  
Alfredo Esposito
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Board Members ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Integrated Reporting ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

This research, based on stakeholder theory and the national cultural dimensions, aims to test the influence of foreigners on board and its size on Integrated Reporting (IR) practices. The analysis is based on a sample of 1,058 European companies from 18 different countries, who adopted or not the IR for the year 2015, and it relies on a Logit. The dependent variable is a dummy (presenting or not the IR) and the independent variables are represented by the board characteristics (foreigners and size). The impact of the critical mass on the presence of foreigners and the cultural dimension on the basis of directors’ nationality was tested relying on the masculinity/femininity dimension of Hofstede. Besides, the directors’ country of origin was considered, namely if they belong to the major European countries presenting a wider IR diffusion. The relationship between foreigners on board and IR is found to be negative. This means that companies with at least one foreigner are less inclined to adopt IR. The results show that the boards with more of three foreign administrators have a major propensity to adopt the IR. The membership of the directors in countries with a feminist culture also has a positive effect.

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