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| Author: | Downing, C. E. Gallaugher, J. M. Segars, A. H. |
| Title: | Information Technology Choices in Dissimilar Cultures: Enhancing Empowerment |
| Journal: | Journal of Global Information Management
2003 : JAN-MAR, VOL. 11:1, p. 20-39 |
| Index terms: | EMPOWERMENT CULTURE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FIELD RESEARCH |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Empowerment is an important and desirable state for employees within business enterprises around the world. Yet, the pursuit of empowerment across national boundaries may vary due to innate differences within cultures. This may be particularly true with respect to choice of technologies for achieving empowerment. Using an interpretive field study of Fellows within the Japanese MITI and U S. Department of Commerce Manufacturing Technology Fellowship (MTF) Program, this study suggests that the achievement of empowerment through choice of information technology is matched to cultural context. Specifically, employees of Japanese companies prefer, need, and use media-rich information technologies in their efforts to achieve empowerment. |
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