The Role of Culture in Business Intelligence

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jore Park ◽  
Wylci Fables ◽  
Kevin R. Parker ◽  
Philip S. Nitse
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
International Business ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Global Arena

Global business intelligence will struggle to live up to its potential if it fails to take into account, and accurately interpret, cultural differences. This paper supports this assertion by considering the concept of culture, explaining its importance in the business intelligence process, especially in foreign markets, and demonstrating that attention to culture is currently inadequate in most international business intelligence efforts. Without a tool capable of modeling social interaction in disparate cultures, BI efforts will under perform when extended to the global arena. The Cultural Simulation Modeler is examined as a means of enhancing essential cultural awareness. The core components of the modeler are explained, as are the limitations of automated information gathering and analysis systems.

The Role of Culture in Business Intelligence

2012 ◽  
pp. 38-51
Author(s):  
Jore Park ◽  
Wylci Fables ◽  
Kevin R. Parker ◽  
Philip S. Nitse
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Information Gathering ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Global Arena

Global business intelligence will struggle to live up to its potential if it fails to take into account, and accurately interpret, cultural differences. This paper supports this assertion by considering the concept of culture, explaining its importance in the business intelligence process, especially in foreign markets, and demonstrating that attention to culture is currently inadequate in most international business intelligence efforts. Without a tool capable of modeling social interaction in disparate cultures, BI efforts will under perform when extended to the global arena. The Cultural Simulation Modeler is examined as a means of enhancing essential cultural awareness. The core components of the modeler are explained, as are the limitations of automated information gathering and analysis systems.

The Role of Culture in Business Intelligence

2011 ◽  
pp. 1933-1947
Author(s):  
Jore Park ◽  
Wylci Fables ◽  
Kevin R. Parker ◽  
Philip S. Nitse
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Information Gathering ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Global Arena

Global business intelligence will struggle to live up to its potential if it fails to take into account, and accurately interpret, cultural differences. This paper supports this assertion by considering the concept of culture, explaining its importance in the business intelligence process, especially in foreign markets, and demonstrating that attention to culture is currently inadequate in most international business intelligence efforts. Without a tool capable of modeling social interaction in disparate cultures, BI efforts will under perform when extended to the global arena. The Cultural Simulation Modeler is examined as a means of enhancing essential cultural awareness. The core components of the modeler are explained, as are the limitations of automated information gathering and analysis systems.

A literature review on firms' internationalisation through e-commerce

2019 ◽  
pp. 121-143
Author(s):  
Riccardo Resciniti ◽  
Federica De Vanna
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
International Business ◽  
Decision Process ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
New Markets ◽  
Integrative Framework ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Relationship

The rise of e-commerce has brought considerable changes to the relationship between firms and consumers, especially within international business. Hence, understanding the use of such means for entering foreign markets has become critical for companies. However, the research on this issue is new and so it is important to evaluate what has been studied in the past. In this study, we conduct a systematic review of e-commerce and internationalisation studies to explicate how firms use e-commerce to enter new markets and to export. The studies are classified by theories and methods used in the literature. Moreover, we draw upon the internationalisation decision process (antecedents-modalities-consequences) to propose an integrative framework for understanding the role of e-commerce in internationalisation

scholarly journals Autophagy in Neurons

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 477-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea K.H. Stavoe ◽  
Erika L.F. Holzbaur
Keyword(s):  
Endoplasmic Reticulum ◽  
Cell Biology ◽  
Neuronal Development ◽  
Selective Autophagy ◽  
The Core ◽  
Differentiated Cells ◽  
Neuronal Homeostasis ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Cellular Organelles

Autophagy is the major cellular pathway to degrade dysfunctional organelles and protein aggregates. Autophagy is particularly important in neurons, which are terminally differentiated cells that must last the lifetime of the organism. There are both constitutive and stress-induced pathways for autophagy in neurons, which catalyze the turnover of aged or damaged mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, other cellular organelles, and aggregated proteins. These pathways are required in neurodevelopment as well as in the maintenance of neuronal homeostasis. Here we review the core components of the pathway for autophagosome biogenesis, as well as the cell biology of bulk and selective autophagy in neurons. Finally, we discuss the role of autophagy in neuronal development, homeostasis, and aging and the links between deficits in autophagy and neurodegeneration.

EXPRESS: Geometrical Measurement of Cultural Differences

2021 ◽  
pp. 1069031X2110184
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Messner
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Simulation ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
International Business ◽  
Mahalanobis Distance ◽  
Distance Measure ◽  
Weight Vector ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
The Core ◽  
Export Marketing ◽  
Geometrical Difference

Differences and similarities between countries, regions, and cultures lie at the core of international business, and they are often measured in the form of a distance index originally proposed by Kogut and Singh. Because research results using this index are ambivalent, critical observers have challenged the concept, and proposed partial remedies in the form of a standardized Euclidean or Mahalanobis distance measure. This article suggests a different avenue, construes culture as a weight vector based on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, and specifies a geometrical difference measurement using the angle of heterogeneity between two such vectors. Its performance is assessed using a mathematical simulation and an empirical example from the field of export marketing, which considers the effect of culture on bilateral export flows.

scholarly journals The upside of cultural differences

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Günter K. Stahl ◽  
Christof Miska ◽  
Hyun-Jung Lee ◽  
Mary Sully De Luque
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
International Business ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Adverse Outcomes ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wide Range

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to encourage scholars to look at commonly considered phenomena in international business and cross-cultural research in new ways and to theorize and explore how cultural diversity, distance, and foreignness create value for global organizations. These considerations should result in a more balanced treatment of culture in cross-cultural management (CCM) research. Design/methodology/approach The idea that there are negative consequences associated with cultural differences is pervasive in hypotheses formulation and empirical testing in international business and CCM literature, as reflected in widely used constructs such as “cultural distance,” “cultural misfit,” “foreignness,” and related concepts. Consistent with a Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS) perspective on culture and cultural differences, the authors emphasize the positive role of distance and diversity across national, cultural, institutional, and organizational dimensions. In addition, they provide an overview of the contributions to the special issue. Findings Examining the positive side of culture is not only beneficial theoretically in terms of filling the existing gaps in the literature, but is also crucial for the practice of international and global business. Accordingly, the contributions to the special issue highlight how explicitly considering positive phenomena can help better understand when and how cultural diversity, distance, and foreignness can enhance organizational effectiveness and performance at multiple levels. They include five research papers, a Distinguished Scholar Essay by Kim Cameron, the Founder of the POS movement, and an interview piece with Richard Nisbett, a Pioneer Researcher in culture and cognition. Originality/value The overemphasis on adverse outcomes associated with cultural differences in existing research has hindered the understanding of the processes and conditions that help organizations leverage the benefits of cultural differences in a wide range of contexts. This introductory paper together with the contributions included in the special issue showcases the positive dynamics and outcomes associated with cultural differences, distance, and diversity in a wide range of international business contexts.

Business Intelligence

2007 ◽  
pp. 14-34
Author(s):  
S. Maguire
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Global Business ◽  
External Data ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Market Opportunities

The main aim of this chapter is to identify the important role of business intelligence in today’s global business environment and to reveal organizations’ understanding of business intelligence and how they plan to use it for gaining competitive advantage. Increases in business volatility and competitive pressures have led to organizations throughout the world facing unprecedented challenges to remain competitive and striving to achieve a position of competitive advantage. The importance of business intelligence (BI) to their continued success should not be underestimated. With BI, companies can quickly identify market opportunities and take advantage of them in a fast and effective manner. The aim of this chapter is to identify the important role of BI and to understand and describe its applications in areas such as corporate performance management, customer relationship management and supply chain management. The study was conducted in two companies that use BI in their daily operations. Data were collected through questionnaires, personal interviews, and observations. The study identified that external data sources are becoming increasingly important in the information equation as the external business environment can define an organization’s success or failure by their ability to effectively disseminate this plethora of potential intelligence.

scholarly journals Precedent phenomena of the contemporary russian and spanish mass media as cognitive structures of a linguistic identity

2021 ◽  
pp. e021028
Author(s):  
Lilia V. Moiseenko ◽  
Natalia F. Mikheeva
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Cognitive Structures ◽  
Linguistic Identity ◽  
Cognitive Approach ◽  
The Core ◽  
Primary Object ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Language Meaning

The present study is important since precedent phenomena, transmitting both traditional and newly created cultural values, are more widely represented in the mass media language. The paper suggests a cognitive approach aimed at identifying the role of knowledge (linguistic, non-linguistic, individual) in forming the precedent unit meaning, being the primary object of research in cognitive science. Examples of universal precedent names (Napoleon, Cinderella, Don Quixote, Adam) suggest that they store culturally valued (thematized) and implicit knowledge shared by communicants. Studying the binary structures (designator/designatum) of a concept defines the development dynamics of the precedent name’s meaning, relevant changes in structure of the core components of meaning, desemantization of the precedent name. Different Russian and Spanish interpretations show that prevailing content varies, and the language meaning of an invariant of universal precedent names reflects not the reality as such but the cognitive structures of a linguistic identity of a particular society.

scholarly journals Exploring Strategic Directions for the Local Innovation Ecosystem Development in the Mining Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
pp. 02001
Author(s):  
Yuliia Lazarenko ◽  
Olga Garafonova ◽  
Vyktoriia Marhasova ◽  
Nataliia Tkalenko ◽  
Svetlana Grigashkina
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Ecosystem Development ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
The Core ◽  
Development Institutions ◽  
Core Components

The paper is aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the core components of the local innovation ecosystem in the mining industry, including the role of the main actors related to the development and commercialization of innovation in the sector, such as mining operators, technology suppliers and service providers, research and development institutions, local communities, governments and policymakers. As a result of the study, a set of recommendations is presented which focused on the strategic directions that should be taken into consideration in order to develop an effective and efficient local innovation ecosystem and enhance the level and quality of innovation in the industry.

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