The Efficient Provision of Culture-Sensitive Services – A Modularization Approach

9 Pages Posted: 2 Sep 2015

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Andreas Janson

University of St.Gallen

Christoph Peters

University of Kassel

J. M. Leimeister

University of St. Gallen; University of Kassel - Information Systems

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Date Written: September 1, 2015

Abstract

This paper presents first guidelines for the cultural adaptation and efficient global provision of services. For this purpose, it elaborates on how to consider culture-specific components of a service on the basis of systematic service modularization. This is illustrated by the example of an IT-mediated learning service, which is usually perceived differently in diverse cultures. To this end, a process model is described based on culture theory and systematic modularization in order to identify culture-specific and culture-independent components of a learning service for its consideration within global service provision. This contribution to practice is complemented by the theoretical contribution of the inclusion of culture-theoretical components into service modularization.

Keywords: service modularization, culture, learning service

Suggested Citation

Janson, Andreas and Peters, Christoph and Leimeister, Jan Marco, The Efficient Provision of Culture-Sensitive Services – A Modularization Approach (September 1, 2015). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2654362 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2654362

Andreas Janson

University of St.Gallen ( email )

St.Gallen, 9000
Switzerland

Christoph Peters

University of Kassel ( email )

Fachbereich 05
Nora-Platiel-Straße 1
34109 Kassel, Hessen 34127
Germany

Jan Marco Leimeister (Contact Author)

University of St. Gallen ( email )

Varnbuelstr. 14
Saint Gallen, St. Gallen CH-9000
Switzerland

University of Kassel - Information Systems ( email )

Pfannkuchstraße 1
Kassel, 34121
Germany

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