VSM Data Analysis and Cultural Value Constructs
Conclusions
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If data entry is incorrect, then VSM will be helpful for various policy analysis in PNG, for e.g.
performance management, policy making, etc.
If data is correct, we can use the information to argue that using students to generate VSM results
in inaccurate scores. (Hence, we will and have started to get new data from workers in those 3
countries to see if variations exists on those 5 values among PNG, Australia & Bhutan)
Why there are no variations but similarities on those 5 universal values between PNG and
Australia? Has PNG become like an Australian society on those values?
• Mixed results have been reported by some studies after Hofstede's work, especially Ind-Col value
(e.g., Oyserman et al., 2002; A.P. Fiske, 2002)
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Overall, our data is consistent with from the results of meta-analysis challenging the construct
validity of Ind-Col. values found by Oyserman et al. (2002), published in Psychological Bulletin, vol.
128, pages 3-72. We quote from Fiske (2002) commentary on Oyerman et al. paper: "In most
cases the results from any nation are quite heterogeneous, suggesting that there is something
wrong with these constructs and/or scales as national difference measures." (p.79)View entire presentation