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National Culture and E-Government Readiness

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  • Zlatko J. Kovacic

    (The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, New Zealand)

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Diffusion of information and communication technologies is a global phenomenon. In spite of rapid globalization there are considerable differences between nations in terms of the adoption and usage of new technologies. Several studies exploring causal factors including national cultures of information and communication technology adoption have been carried out. The focus of this article is slightly different from other studies in this area. Rather than concentrating on the individual information technology an overall e-Government readiness is the focus. This research conducted an analysis of the impact national culture has on e-Government readiness and its components for 62 countries. E-Government readiness assessment used in this study is based on the UN E-Government Survey 2008, while the national cultural dimensions were identified using Hofstede’s model of cultural differences. The research model and hypotheses were formed and tested using correlation and regression analysis. The findings indicate that worldwide e-Government readiness and its components are related to culture. The result has theoretical and practical implications.

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  • Zlatko J. Kovacic, 2009. "National Culture and E-Government Readiness," International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD), IGI Global, vol. 1(2), pages 77-93, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jicthd:v:1:y:2009:i:2:p:77-93
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