http://hdl.handle.net/10292/551 2010-08-21T04:59:16Z 2010-08-21T04:59:16Z Guo, Z. Tan, F.B Turner, T. Xu, H. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/628 2009-05-28T14:05:54Z 2009-05-27T22:19:57Z

Title: Messaging media perceptions and preferences: A pilot study in two distinct cultures Authors: Guo, Z.; Tan, F.B; Turner, T.; Xu, H. Abstract: This study empirically examines university students' perceptions and their views of when they adopt Instant Messaging (IM) and Short Messaging Service (SMS) and how they perceive and prefer these two media, in conjunction with other media (face-to-face, telephone, and email), in their university learning activities across two different cultural contexts: Australian university and Chinese university. The overall results of this study support some aspects of media richness theory. Although IM is perceived to be richer than email, it is not perceived to be the most popular medium for any situation. Data also demonstrate cultural differences in media perceptions of and preferences for new media. Specifically, Australian students have higher preference for email than their Chinese counterparts and Australian students also perceive SMS as leaner in terms of medium richness and have less preference for SMS than their Chinese counterparts. © 2007 IEEE.

2009-05-27T22:19:57Z Tan, F.B Tung, L. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/626 2009-05-28T14:05:54Z 2009-05-27T22:19:57Z

Title: Exploring website evaluation criteria using the repertory grid technique: A web designers' perspective Authors: Tan, F.B; Tung, L.

2009-05-27T22:19:57Z Guo, Z. Turner, T. Tan, F.B http://hdl.handle.net/10292/625 2009-05-28T14:05:53Z 2009-05-27T22:19:56Z

Title: The effect of normative social influence and cultural diversity on group interactions Authors: Guo, Z.; Turner, T.; Tan, F.B Abstract: Motivated by concerns regarding the impact of cultural diversity on group interaction processes and a desire to extend the Social Influence Model of Technology Use, this paper discusses the impact of normative social influence on enhancing group media use and group decision making performance over time in different cultural group compositions. This paper proposes that the strength of attraction to the group influences the similarity in media perception and use of group members. The similarity of group media perception and use is proposed to influence group performance. Concurrently, group cohesion, similarity of media perception and use, and group performance are positively correlated over time. Since culture affects individuals' values, beliefs and behavior, this paper proposes that the degree of similarity in media perception and media use may differ when group composition varies by culture. Several propositions for empirical examination are highlighted. Finally, the paper concludes with a discussion of the importance and implications of understanding cultural diversity and social influence on technology use and group performance. © 2006 IEEE.

2009-05-27T22:19:56Z Tan, F.B Lin, H. Urquhart, C. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/627 2009-05-28T14:05:54Z 2009-05-27T22:19:57Z

Title: Design Preferences of U.S. and Chinese Virtual Communities: An Exploratory Study Authors: Tan, F.B; Lin, H.; Urquhart, C.

2009-05-27T22:19:57Z Tan, F.B Gallupe, R. http://hdl.handle.net/10292/629 2009-05-28T14:05:55Z 2009-05-27T22:19:58Z

Title: Aligning business and information systems thinking: a cognitive approach Authors: Tan, F.B; Gallupe, R.

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