“…Most of this research has been conducted in the United States and a few other Western, mostly developed nations. Relatively little research has been conducted on the role of PA in the global economy (e.g., Aycan, 2005; Aycan et al, 2000; Bowen, Calang, & Pillai, 2002; Kelley, Whatley, & Worthley, 1987; Walker & Dimmock, 2000). The increase in globalization and multinational operations has raised timely and interesting questions about (a) the degree to which companies located in countries with different cultures tend to implement PA programs, and the characteristics of these programs (cf.…”