Hofstede’s (1984, 2001) work on work-related cultural dimensions has been regarded as a paradigm in the field of cross cultural studies. Specifically, his country classification on five work-related cultural values, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity-femininity, individualism-collectivism, and Confucian work dynamics, have been frequently cited by researchers in the past few dec...

Cultural identity is strongly associated with the ways in which people interact with their landscapes. A few special landscapes may have universal’ or ‘outstanding’ values, but almost all landscapes will be valued in multiple ways by those people who are closely associated with them. t is important that those making decisions affecting landscapes are aware of the potential nature and range of c...

Background: Findings and published statistical data show that the fertility rate and the tendency towards childbearing are decreasing in many countries, including Iran. Many personal, social, economic, and cultural factors can cause this decline. Nonetheless, cultural changes have flourished, among other factors in recent years. Therefore, the study aimed to investigate the role of cultural cha...

This article examines how Nigeria’s core values are being redefined in the face of the new media and cultural globalisation era; it identifies Nigeria’s core values to include age, greeting, dressing, among others. The questionnaire was used as an instrument to elicit data from the sampled population (Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State). Findings show that the Internet, especially...

iii realism – a predilection towards “playing by ear” and keeping options open with and ability to juggle options and keep them all in the air. Many of these traits are popularly associated with the stereotype of the bazaar merchant (bazaari). On the other hand, the popular bazaari stereotype is replete with negative characteristics. He is seen as a wheeler-dealer, one capable of selling ice to...

1 Summary In the first part. cross-cultural studies on vatues of children as retlected in parental heliefs, hehavior and parent-child relationships are discussed. Considerable differences between Japan and Germany are demonstrated which mainly concern the emotiomll quality of the mother-child relationship. Japanese as compared to German mothers showed more flexihle responsiveness across situati...

This article seeks to develop a framework for assessing the impacts of cultural values and beliefs on crosscultural training (CCT). It argues that culture affects CCT processes including the use of training methods, trainers’ selection, and trainees’ learning style. The article also reasons that the congruence between parent and host cultures tends to have influences on trainees’ attitudes and ...

Prior research in cross-cultural studies in technology adoption has mainly focused on national cultural level and conducted in western countries. This paper examines the impact of espoused national cultural values on consumer’s intention to use mobile payment devices using the UTAUT and Hofstede’s cultural dimensions as the basis for the research framework. The moderating effect of espoused unc...