Drawing Random Samples in Cross-Cultural Studies: A Suggested Method

PROC SURVEYSELECT as a Tool for Drawing Random Samples

This paper illustrates some of the many sampling algorithms built into PROC SURVEYSELECT, particularly those pertinent to complex surveys, such as systematic, probability proportional to size (PPS), stratified, and cluster sampling. The primary objectives of the paper are to provide background on why these techniques are used in practice and to demonstrate their application via syntax examples....

Cross-Cultural Studies

The area of cross-cultural management and organization studies has been dominated by Hofstede’s (1980a) seminal work on cultural values dimensions. Despite much recent criticism, and perhaps because of it, he remains the most cited author in this area. It is difficult to start any account in this field without reference to his work, and this is certainly the starting point here. This chapter fi...

A situated cultural approach for cross-cultural studies in IS

Cultural anthropology seeks to understand the similarities and differences among groups of people in the contemporary world. Although there are many different models of national culture, most IS research has tended to rely almost solely on Hofstede’s cultural model (Keil et al., 2000; Straub, 1994; Tan et al., 1995; Watson et al., 1994; Myers and Tan, 2002; Kirkman et al. 2006).). This paper, p...

Suggested Cultural Practices for Eggplant

Cross-Cultural Time Sensitivity in a Bilateral E-Negotiation System

For a long time, culture has been an influencing parameter in negotiations. Growth of international trades and business competitions has increased the importance of negotiations among countries and different cultures. Developing new technologies, particularly the use of artificial intelligence in electronic trading areas, has provided us with the application of intelligent agents to resolve cha...