The cultural value of resilience
The Singapore case study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20501641 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Patrick Low Kim Cheng (KIMEP University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 136-149 |
| Publication date | 2007-05-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cross Cultural Management An International Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1352-7606 • E-ISSN: 1758-6089 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/13527600710745741 |
| OpenAlex | W1970870265 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 18 |
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight that Singaporeans are adopting the value of continuous effort and being resilient. Several explanations are put forth on why Singaporeans are resilient. That being the case, Singapore companies can also be said to be resilient. Design/methodology/approach Interviewing method. Findings Influenced by its geography, history and the value of achievement, Singaporeans and Singapore Companies are adopting “continuous effort” and “are being resilient” as the value they work and live by. Goal‐oriented, they do their homework, plan their work before plunging and work their plan. Research limitations/implications Limitation: time and costs constraints, otherwise more interviewing sessions could have been held. Future research, if a budget permits, can employ more inteviewers. Practical implications Being resilient is an advantage, it can also lead to strengthen the Republic's economy. In business, being resilient is vital since it gives the people the necessary fighting power. However, it is said that any culture is dynamic, and events may change perceptions and values, and hence, a highlight on whether Singaporeans are, in fact, “becoming softer” is also discussed. Originality/value The article provides a new/continuing perspective on cultural value of resilience in Singapore
Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory · Interview · Originality · Political science · Psychological resilience · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Asian Studies and History · Computer Science · Engineering · Islamic Finance and Banking Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
Social values and social change
In-Person Versus Telephone Interviewing
Cultural classifications of societies and how they affect cross‐cultural management
Government & Politics in Southeast Asia
Singapore's Foreign Policy
The 'No-Nonsense' Guide to Doing Business in Japan
Singapore
Islands and national identity
Singapore
| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,46 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2026 (14) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |