Zlatko Kova?i?
The Impact of National Culture on Worldwide eGovernment Readiness
Open Polytechnic
diffusion information communication technologies global phenomenonin spite rapid globalization considerable differences nations terms adoption usage new technologiesseveral studies exploring causal factors including national cultures information communication technology adoption carried outthe focus paper slightly different studies arearather concentrating individual information technology overall egovernment readiness focusthis research conducted analysis impact national culture egovernment readiness components 95 countriesegovernment readiness assessment used study based un global egovernment survey 2003 national cultural dimensions identified using hofstedes model cultural differencesthe research model hypotheses formed tested using correlation regression analysisthe findings indicate worldwide egovernment readiness components related culturethe result theoretical practical implications