scholarly journals Factors driving employee participation in corporate BYOD programs: A cross-national comparison from the perspective of future employees

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuequn Wang ◽  
Andy Weeger ◽  
Heiko Gewald
Keyword(s):  
Recent Literature ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Bring Your Own Device ◽  
National Cultures ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
The World ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
National Comparison ◽  
Global Operations ◽  
Cross National

As individuals all around the world increasingly use mobile devices in their daily life, their desire to use the same devices in the workplace continuously grows. In response, organizations are more and more allowing their employees to use their own devices for both business and private purposes and offer so called ‘Bring-your-own-Device’ (BYOD) programs. For organizations with global operations there is a need to examine the drivers of BYOD demand across different national cultures to assess how to develop a successful BYOD program. Based on recent literature on BYOD, we examine how different factors contribute to employees’ behavioural intention to participate in a BYOD program across different national cultures. The model was examined by surveying students from China, Germany and U.S. in their final term. The results show significant cross-cultural differences, particularly regarding the 'Perceived Threats'. Overall this study offers novel insights for cross cultural BYOD implementations.

Cross-cultural influences on e-value creation in supply chains

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua M. Davis ◽  
Carlo Mora-Monge ◽  
Gioconda Quesada ◽  
Marvin Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
National Cultures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Creation Process ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
Value Creation Process

Purpose – This paper seeks to report the results of an empirical study examining the influence of cross-cultural differences on the value creation process from e-business systems in the supply chain. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire was sent out to senior managers in companies operating in two culturally distinct national cultures. The effects of cross-cultural differences were examined by testing for between-group differences in the structural model using the multi-group partial least squares (PLS) statistical approach. Findings – Consistent with the resource-based view (RBV), contingency “fit” theory, and prior research, this study demonstrates that the value creation process from e-business systems is significantly enhanced in companies operating in national cultures that emphasize cooperation and interdependence, and promote group-level interests over individual interests. Originality/value – The mechanisms through which performance improvement is achieved from e-business systems are still not fully understood. Little is still known about how digital capabilities and environmental factors work together to influence e-business value creation along the supply chain. In addition, while contextual factors have been highlighted within the stream, the knowledge base is especially limited regarding the role of global factors in shaping the attainment of value from e-business systems in this context. Filling these gaps, this study simultaneously investigates the roles of intermediate capabilities and the macro-environment in creating value from e-business in the supply chain.

scholarly journals MANAGING CROSS-CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS OF THAILAND

2018 ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Shiva Rajpal ◽  
Irina Onyusheva
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Management ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
Political Ideologies ◽  
The World ◽  
Cross Cultural Management ◽  
Global Project

As corporations expand and their business activities increase, their focus is not limited only to the local geographic region but to the world. This, in turn, has led to the emergence of multinational corporations, sometimes called transnational corporations or even global firms. With the advent of new political ideologies, multinational corporations have found their firm footing all around the world. Having a cross-cultural team can help in providing a varied experience and advanced thinking in the establishment of competitive position among organizations. Definitely, there could be some interference in completing projects due to this diversity but the manager should be better equipped to face this challenge so that to avoid and prevent cultural misunderstandings. In this paper we will try to look at some of the theories related to cross-cultural management and some methods such as motivational training of employees dealing with the related issues. The paper shows that global project management can succeed through culturally aware leadership, cross-cultural communication, and mutual respect.

Cross-Cultural Communication Differences in Online Learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 159-171
Author(s):  
Tasha Peart
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Communication ◽  
Cross Cultural Communication ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
The World ◽  
Communication Differences

This chapter discusses and evaluates research on cross-cultural communication differences in online learning at the university level. It starts out by discussing the growth of online education in recent years and the historical context of online education. The chapter then evaluates research on differences in cross-cultural online learning primarily between university students from the Western part of the world compared to students from the East. Barriers in cross-cultural online education cited in the literature include language, technology, and instructional design. Future research on Western-based online education should assess cross-cultural differences for students from other parts of the world including Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Effect of Globalization on Multicultural Consumer Behavior

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Lalita A. Manrai ◽  
Ajay K. Manrai ◽  
Tarek T. Mady
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Consumer Research ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Critical Assessment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Periodic Review ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Cross National

A great deal has been learned in recent years about the role of culture in consumer behavior. However, the overwhelming scope and fragmented nature of cross-cultural and cross-national consumer research often necessitates a periodic review and critical assessment of the field. We highlight the salient aspects of cross-cultural and cross-national consumer research today by offering a summary of key findings and themes, discussions of major trends, and provide insights into the future of the field. Globalization has created multicultural societies across the world. However there is relatively very limited research on multicultural consumer behavior (MCB). The main purpose of this chapter is to analyze and understand the dynamics of MCB in today's global economy and offer insights into the way forward.

CROSS-CULTURAL RESPONSE STYLES ON THE KIRTON ADAPTION-INNOVATION INVENTORY

1999 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kunio Shiomi ◽  
Robert Loo
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Response Styles ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
Industrialized Nations ◽  
National Response ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Substantial Degree ◽  
Cross National

The Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory (KAI) has been a widely-used measure including use in cross-cultural and cross-national studies over the past 20 years. However, researchers have generally neglected the issue of cross-cultural response styles and simply accepted differences in KAI scores as indicators of real cross-cultural differences. The present study examined the KAI scores of Canadian and Japanese samples to identify any cross-national and gender differences in response styles. Overall, the results of analyses at the subscale and itemlevel suggest possible differences in cross-national response styles but not to any substantial degree. It is suggested that cross-cultural and gender differences in response styles may be diminishing, at least, in the industrialized nations. Several recommendations are presented to facilitate future study on this issue with the KAI.

scholarly journals Lessons Learned in Afghanistan: A Multi-national Military Mental Health Perspective

10.18060/1880 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randall C. Nedegaard ◽  
Rachel E. Foster ◽  
Mercy Yeboah-Ampadu ◽  
Andrew J. Stubbs
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Great Britain ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
North Atlantic ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
Military Mental Health ◽  
The World

America has been at war for almost 10 years. Because of this, continuing missions in the Middle East require the support and cooperation of our allied North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces from around the world. In this paper we provide an overview of the mission at Kandahar Air Field (KAF) and the Multi-National Role 3 hospital located at KAF. Next, we explain the mental health capabilities and unique perspectives among our teammates from Canada, Great Britain, and the United States to include a discussion of the relevant cross-cultural differences between us. Within this framework we also provide an overview of the mental health clientele seen at KAF during the period of April 2009 through September 2009. Finally, we discuss the successes, limitations, and lessons learned during our deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Gender and cross-cultural differences in somatic symptoms associated with emotional distress. An international study in primary care

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 433-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARCO PICCINELLI ◽  
GREGORY SIMON
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Emotional Distress ◽  
General Health ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
The World

Background. Gender and cross-cultural differences in the association between somatic symptoms and emotional distress were investigated, using data from the World Health Organization Collaborative Project on Psychological Problems in General Health Care.Methods. Data were collected at 15 centres in 14 countries around the world. At each centre, a stratified random sample of primary care attenders aged 15–65 years was assessed using, among other instruments, the 28-item General Health Questionnaire and the Composite International Diagnostic Interview-Primary Health Care Version.Results. Females reported higher levels of somatic symptoms and emotional distress than males. A strong correlation between somatic symptoms and emotional distress was found in both sexes, with females reporting more somatic symptoms at each level of emotional distress. However, linear regression analysis showed that gender had no significant effect on level of somatic symptoms, when the effects of centre and emotional distress were controlled for. In both sexes, no specific pattern of association emerged between somatic symptom clusters and either anxiety or depression. Primary care attenders from less developed centres reported more somatic symptoms and showed greater gender differences than individuals from more developed centres, but inter-centre differences were small. Finally, gender was not a significant predictor of reason for consultation (somatic versus mental/behavioural symptoms), after controlling for levels of somatic symptoms and emotional distress as well as for centre effect.Conclusions. These data do not support the common belief that females somatize more than males or the traditional view that somatization is a basic orientation prevailing in developing countries. Instead, somatic symptoms and emotional distress are strongly associated in primary care attenders, with few differences between the two sexes and across cultures.

Parental Control and Conflicts in Adolescence: A Cross-National Comparison of the United States, Canada, Mexico, France, and Italy

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (16) ◽  
pp. 3857-3879
Author(s):  
Michel Claes ◽  
Éric Lacourse ◽  
Marc Pagé ◽  
Stéphane Paquin ◽  
Lyda Lannegrand-Willems ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Cultural Psychology ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
National Comparison ◽  
Cross National

This study investigated parental behavioral control, disciplinary style, and parent–youth conflicts in five countries: The United States, Canada, Mexico, France, and Italy. A self-report questionnaire was applied to 1,751 adolescents and their parents. Results indicate that, after controlling for possible confounding variables, parenting in the United States and Canada was characterized by reduced requirements and rules and a disciplinary style marked by induction and negotiation. A higher level of control, and a disciplinary approach more punitive and coercive characterized parents in Mexico and France. Mexican adolescents reported the highest levels of conflict, while the United States stands out with the lowest rate of conflict. Generally, Italy was at a middle position. Regression analyses indicated that harsh parental disciplinary measures are associated with conflicts in all countries. Results are discussed in light of the ethnocultural perspectives developed in cross-cultural psychology.

scholarly journals Digital educational environment in the context of preparing students-linguists for intercultural communication

2020 ◽  
pp. 173-179
Author(s):  
Olga A. Chekun
Keyword(s):  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
World Economy ◽  
International School ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
The World ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Impact

The article explores the issues of preparing students-linguists for intercultural communication using a digital educational environment and various digital tools and the impact of the digital educational environment on students’ motivation. The author considers the pedagogical potential of the digital educational environment and digital tools in preparing students for intercultural communication. The author conducted a survey for students-linguists of “International School of Business and the World Economy” of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics within the course “Introduction to the Theory of Intercultural Communication” in the context of this methodology. The survey results showed positive changes in motivation and understanding of cross-cultural differences.

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