...Daniel Prajogo; Carlos Mena; Brian Cooper; Pei-Lee Teh Purpose This study investigates the role of national culture on the implementation and effectiveness of quality management practices. Specifically, the authors examine the dual roles of two of Hofstede's national culture dimensions...

...Camila Lee Park; Ely Laureano Paiva Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the extent to which different patterns of cross-functional integration and the operations strategy (OS) process may be explained by national cultures differences. Design/methodology/approach Perceptual survey...

... differences. The findings suggest that national differences matter in implementing purchasing activities. Originality/value This study represents a first attempt at using national culture to explain differences in purchasing activities and strategic involvement. Global operations management Purchasing...