When one thinks of India, the endless diversity is noticeable. The significant difference in culture is evident throughout India. Considering territories there are 29 states, geographically from Everest to Desert and land surrounded by the Indian Ocean. India is a country with 22 official languages and so many local languages. Certainly, India is a country with various subcultures and numerous cultural values. At the same time, the country with population one side rooted to India’s own traditions and other side accepting modern culture from the west world.
Figure 1 shows Hofstede research findings of Indian culture. He rated Indian culture on the scale of 1 to 100 upon six cultural values as follows Power Distance, Individualism, Masculinity, …show more content…
With a score of 48, Indian cul-ture is moderate collectivistic (Hofstede, 2011). World’s average score is 43. Which demonstrate Indi-an culture is not extremely collectivistic. For instance, collectivism is seen in Indian families. In India, all family members stay together as a joint family. Another illustration is the festival, marriages and other cultural events celebration. However, the Individualistic approach can be seen in Hinduism. The fundamental belief is that one is responsible for all the actions performed in life and rebirth is depend-ed upon the Karma of individuals. In addition, with the change in society, the individualism is becom-ing more favorable in today’s India, growing population, limited resources; competition and moderni-zation are letting their effects on Indian society. Hence, In Indian culture collectivism and individual-ism both coexist. The Individual is giving importance to own growth at the same time keeping interest towards the society. In Indian society, collectivism and individualism go hands in hands. (Sinha, …show more content…
Femininity
With a score of 56 slightly higher than the World’s average score 50, Indian culture is masculine. Indi-an culture possesses characteristics of individuals wanting to be best. In an organizational level, also the personal growth and fulfilment, competition, thrive for success favors Hofstede results. India val-ues higher earnings, recognition at work or in society, improvements and
Figure 1 shows Hofstede research findings of Indian culture. He rated Indian culture on the scale of 1 to 100 upon six cultural values as follows Power Distance, Individualism, Masculinity, …show more content…
With a score of 48, Indian cul-ture is moderate collectivistic (Hofstede, 2011). World’s average score is 43. Which demonstrate Indi-an culture is not extremely collectivistic. For instance, collectivism is seen in Indian families. In India, all family members stay together as a joint family. Another illustration is the festival, marriages and other cultural events celebration. However, the Individualistic approach can be seen in Hinduism. The fundamental belief is that one is responsible for all the actions performed in life and rebirth is depend-ed upon the Karma of individuals. In addition, with the change in society, the individualism is becom-ing more favorable in today’s India, growing population, limited resources; competition and moderni-zation are letting their effects on Indian society. Hence, In Indian culture collectivism and individual-ism both coexist. The Individual is giving importance to own growth at the same time keeping interest towards the society. In Indian society, collectivism and individualism go hands in hands. (Sinha, …show more content…
Femininity
With a score of 56 slightly higher than the World’s average score 50, Indian culture is masculine. Indi-an culture possesses characteristics of individuals wanting to be best. In an organizational level, also the personal growth and fulfilment, competition, thrive for success favors Hofstede results. India val-ues higher earnings, recognition at work or in society, improvements and