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Applying culture to Web site design: A comparison of Malaysian and US Web sites

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • University Utara Malaysia

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Abstract

Cultural localization should become a necessary adjunct to technology transfer and global business communication. A recent Siemens study (1999) of mobile phone use in Germany and China highlighted the value of cultural models and culturally localized support information. We similarly compare cultural orientations and design preferences for Web sites in Malaysia and the United States. We review the cross-cultural theories of Hofstede (1980, 1988, 1997) and Trompenaars (1994, 1998), identify design elements associated with three cultural dimensions from those theories, and suggest guidelines for cultural localization in both countries. Although we focus on Malaysia and the United States, our comparison and analysis procedure can be adapted for other countries.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIPCC/SIGDOC 2000
Subtitle of host publicationTechnology and Teamwork - Proceedings, IEEE Professional Communication Society International Professional Communication Conference and ACM Special Interest Group on Documentation Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages161-171
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)0780364317, 9780780364318
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE Professional Communication Society International Professional Communication Conference and ACM Special Interest Group on Documentation Conference, IPCC/SIGDOC 2000 - Cambridge, United States
Duration: 24 Sep 200027 Sep 2000

Publication series

NameIPCC/SIGDOC 2000: Technology and Teamwork - Proceedings, IEEE Professional Communication Society International Professional Communication Conference and ACM Special Interest Group on Documentation Conference

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Professional Communication Society International Professional Communication Conference and ACM Special Interest Group on Documentation Conference, IPCC/SIGDOC 2000
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCambridge
Period24/09/0027/09/00

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