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| Title: | Cultural influences on informal information sharing in Chinese and Anglo-American organizations: An exploratory study |
| Journal: | Accounting, Organizations and Society
1999 : OCT, VOL. 24:7, p. 561-582 |
| Index terms: | Culture Information Manufacturing Communication Organizational behaviour Australia Asia Taiwan |
| Freeterms: | Interpersonal communication |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This study examines cultural factors which may facilitate or impede the sharing of informal information in the context of face-to-face meetings in Chinese compared to Anglo-American organizations. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected through personally conducted interviews with middle level managers in a sample of Taiwanese and Australian manufacturing firms. The results suggest the importance of individual differences, individual assertiveness, and corporate culture in influencing informal information sharing in Australia, and the trade-off btw. collective interests, respect for hierarchical status and concern with face in Taiwan. |
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