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Publication Date: 2011
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The Influence of National and Organizational Culture on the Use of Performance Improvement Interventions
Vadivelu, Ramaswamy N.; Klein, James D.
Performance Improvement Quarterly, v24 n1 p97-115 2011
This exploratory study examined the influence of national and organizational culture on the use of various performance improvement interventions. Data on intervention use were collected from practitioners in the United States and South Asia. Results revealed that orientation programs, organizational communication, instructor-led training, and performance appraisals were among the most used interventions in both the United States and South Asia. Findings also indicated that factors such as organization size, location of headquarters, learning and development budget, and reporting structure are related to the use of interventions. Practitioners in South Asia predominantly had expertise in disciplines such as human resources, while those in the United States had experience in instructional design and human performance technology. These differences may influence the development and implementation of instructional and noninstructional interventions. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Personnel Management, Cultural Influences, Organizational Culture, Intervention, Cultural Differences, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Performance Technology, Expertise, Staff Orientation, Organizational Communication, On the Job Training, Performance Based Assessment, Organization Size (Groups), Geographic Location, Budgets, Administrative Organization
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Asia; United States
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