Forecasting accuracy: comparing the relative effectiveness of practices between seven developed countries

Article Abstract:

Power-distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism/collectivism and masculinity/femininity indices are four cultural factors that affect forecast practices in seven developed countries. The use of computer and statistical methods in forecasting increases with the presence power-distance factor. Meanwhile, companies in nations with high individualism tend to depend more on the use of subjective information in forecasting.

Forecasting, Social aspects, Research, Decision-making, Decision making, Business forecasting

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The Round Room comes to an end

Article Abstract:

The contents of the Round Reading Room were moved in late 1997 after almost 250 years of being part of the British Museum. The room was a place people could go to research, read and write. The latest design of the facility, opened in 1759, was created by librarian Antonio Panizzi in 1852.

Column, Appreciation, Buildings and facilities, British Museum, Books and reading, Museum libraries

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