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Publication Open Access The Effects of Gender and Culture on Coping Strategies: an Extension Study(2013-02-28)Previous research suggests that gender differences exist in coping strategies of undergraduate students with significant effects on various affective and instrumental outcomes including self-esteem. For example, Lawrence (2006) reveals that there is a significant difference between males and females in terms of engagement in coping strategies and academic attainment. These results show that compared to females, males tend to detach themselves from the emotions of a situation and select different coping strategies. This study is an extension of the existing research as it investigates differences in coping strategies adopted by students in a collectivist society. The aim of this paper is to explore differences of the various coping strategies within gender in Kuwait. We also compare our results to those previously reported in the United States, and individualist society. We use survey methodology to collect data from young students attending various schools in Kuwait. A well-established Coping Strategies survey was administered to test a set of hypotheses related to the various types of coping mechanisms including the use of religion, social support, and denial. We hope to shed more light on the role of gender in employing a given coping strategy. We discuss our results, their implications for theory and practice, and propose directions for further research in this important area.Publication Open Access Structural Holes and Strong Ties in Organizations: A Cross-Cultural Perspective(2002)There is significant and growing body of research suggesting that social networks are associated with an array of important outcomes and processes in organizations. From the earliest work on diffusion in networks, to the more recent research on social capital and mobility, the pivotal role of social network structures in affecting behavioral and affective phenomena in organizations is well recognized. At the same time, cross-cultural and social exchange researchers have studied the role of culture in affecting the nature and extent of interpersonal interactions. For example, in his formulation of social exchange theory, Blau (1964) argued that the social context in which exchange takes place defines the rules and guidelines governing exchange and determines the value of what is exchanged. Hofstede (1980), in his large study of work-related values, has found significant differences across cultures in the way people interact and maintain relationships with others. Despite this significant conceptual and empirical support for the effects of culture on the patterns and nature of relationships, little research has investigated how social networks develop and affect outcomes differently in different cultural contexts. While research on social networks and social capital has identified aspects of structures that are found to be associated with success in organizations, what network structure and content is most valuable is a question that still generates considerable debate and controversy. On the one hand, researchers argue that bridging otherwise disconnected parties is the main source of advantage resulting from one's ties with others. The ‘structural holes,’ or social network gaps that exist due to the absence of ties, are said to be the prime source of benefit to individuals in organizations. On the other hand, a number of social networks and social capital scholars have advanced strong ties and network closure as the main generators of opportunities. Previous integration attempts of these two seemingly divergent perspectives have often centered on the content of network ties. The goal of this study is to offer an alternate view as to the value of different structural arrangements in organizations by investigating the multilevel effects of culture in shaping social networks in organizations and determining the value of these networks to individuals. In doing so, this study advances the cultural context as an integrative mechanism that explains differences in the underlying processes whereby social networks determine the success of individuals in organizations.Publication Open Access Investigating the Effects of Individualism-Collectivism on Trust and Cooperation(2009-09)The article provides an overview of the study which investigates the effects of individualism and collectivism on trust and cooperation. It found that affect-based trust was stronger predictor of cooperation among collectivists. Meanwhile, cognition-based trust was examined to be more important predictor of cooperation among individualists. The method that was used in the study is also highlighted.Publication Open Access The Impact of Ethical Concerns on Fashion Consumerism: A ReviewReview(2016)Ethical and sustainable business practices have become some of the most significant concerns in the highly globalized fashion industry. Firms in this multi-billion dollar industry are taking these concerns seriously, and are carefully monitoring and responding to consumers’ actions that can range from expressing displeasure via social media to holding protests or even calling for boycotts of certain brands and firms. In this paper, the first output from a larger project on ethics of fashion, we review the extant literature on the ethical aspects of the global fashion system; and set the stage for further empirical and conceptual work.Publication Open Access Using Virtual Exchange to Elevate Learning from an Integrated Set of High Impact Practices(2024)This paper explores the transformative potential of Virtual Exchange (VE) in international business education by analyzing three innovative VE projects implemented at Georgia State University in partnership with institutions in Morocco, Tunisia, and Portugal. These projects integrate High-Impact Practices (HIPs) such as collaborative assignments, diversity/global learning, and experiential case research, fostering cross-cultural competencies and practical skills for students. The study highlights project design, implementation, and outcomes supported by qualitative and quantitative assessment. Recommendations for educators and administrators aim to enhance the scalability and sustainability of VE initiatives, ensuring their long-term impact on global education.
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