The Impact of Cultures on Human Behaviors: a Qualitative Meta-Analysis of Cross-Cultural Studies
Journal Title: International Journal of the Computer, the Internet and Management - Year 2017, Vol 25, Issue 2
Abstract
In recent years, globalization has become a topic of public interest in the social sciences, humanities, public policy, and educational fields (Suarez-Orozco & Qin-Hilliard, 2004). In this globalization era, many organizations are challenged to manage increasing diversity (Manning, 2003). This study examines publically available documents, peer-reviewed journals, books, and research studies that investigate the impact of cultures on human behaviors in different contexts and the methodology used in cross-cultural studies with the emphasis on educational setting. The study uses a qualitative meta-analysis design to answer two research questions. What are the impact of cultures on human behaviors and what are the methodologies used in this areas? Findings reveal two main types of culture, namely national culture and organizational culture, which influence on human behavior within educational setting. The study finds that there are two major types of culture focused by these academic literature which are national culture and organizational culture. The two have impact on different but somehow linked human behaviors in academic setting. To conclude, national culture influences on 1) attitude, purpose, motivation, and barrier for e-learning, 2) personnel selection decision, 3) economic and environmental performance, 4) learners’ interaction both among learners and with instructors, 5) users’ communication technology-related behaviors, and 6) curriculum change. Organizational culture has impact on 1) satisfaction and conflict management, 2) instructional leadership, and 3) job satisfaction. It also linked to type and size of academic institution. The studies acquire both quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methodology method provided that quantitative and mixed-methodology having a larger sampling size. The major sampling strategy is purposeful sampling as to ensure multicultural nature of samples. It is to suggest that there are improvements can be made as the research strategies used in these studies neglect the multiple variables that may impact human behaviors.
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Malisa Komolthiti
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