Factors of Culture Affecting ICT Adoption in an Arab Society

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Author(s): Ali Al-Kinani (Abdulaziz Medical City, KSA)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 8
Source title: ICT Acceptance, Investment and Organization: Cultural Practices and Values in the Arab World
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Salam Abdallah (Abu Dhabi University, UAE)and Fayez Ahmad Albadri (ADMA-OPCO, Abu Dhabi, UAE)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-048-8.ch011

Keywords: Computer Science & IT / Global Information Technology / Human Aspects of Technology / Information Science Reference

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The world is witnessing vast and rapid developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which can affect all aspects of our daily lives. This chapter aims to investigate cultural factors that influence the Saudis adoption of ICT. A questionnaire was used to gain insight related to business language, communication language, culture and ICT R&D, support of the Saudi Arabia government of production development, consistency of Internet with local culture, openness of the culture of the country to foreign influence, the impact of employees’ culture on their work, and the protection of Saudi culture.

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