Asia Pacific Journal of Management

, Volume 4, Issue 3, pp 187–202 | Cite as

Culture's consequences: A methodology for comparative management studies in Southeast Asia?

  • Robert G. Westwood
  • James E. Everett
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Abstract

Hofstede's model of culture and many reviews of his work are discussed to investigate the relevance of his paradigm to management research, particularly in the culturally diverse region of Southeast Asia. The issue is analyzed with the results of a replication carried out by the authors, applying Hofstede's questionnaire to 170 Hong Kong, Malaysian and Singapore managers.

Keywords

Management Research Management Study Comparative Management Diverse Region 
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© School of Management National University of Singapore 1987

Authors and Affiliations

  • Robert G. Westwood
    • 1
  • James E. Everett
    • 2
  1. 1.the University of East AsiaJapan
  2. 2.the University of Western AustraliaAustralia

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