Managing Across Cultures

Managing Across Cultures. By Salmaan Ifthikar.

I am Salmaan Ifthikar Today i will be giving you an insight to the work culture in India..

About Uber. Uber WorldWide Founded in 2009 by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp. Vision: Bring people together and connect cities. Operates In 63 countries 22,000 employees 2021 net income: $1.1Billion 2021 revenue: $3.9Billion.

About India. 7th Largest country Population of 1,352,642,280 GDP during 2020: $3.25billion. Capital city: New Delhi.

Basic differences in work culture between US and India.

In the US, employees are given a 30 minute lunch break. Whereas, here in India we are given a 1 hour lunch break. In India, we are given a 20 minute break to take a smoke. This is usually used to have a small chat and relax..

Office Environment. India is all about collectivism, therefore there is a lot of teamwork. Employees are given financial and non-financial incentives such as annual trips and discount to local gym. Employees with parents can bring their kids to work..

Hofstede Model. Developed by Geert Hofstede during 1970 He found 4 dimensions which can be used to compare culture in work. With the help of Drs Michael H. Bond and Michael Minkov he found 2 more dimensions..

Power Distance Index. It represents how much employees in the hierarchy are willing to accept inequality. India scores 77 on this. Managers expect respect and discipline from employees. US scores 40 on this. Employees in the US expect more from managers..

Individualism vs collectivism. The interdependence between employees In an Individualistic culture people are independent. In a collectivism culture, people take care of each other. India scores 48 on this, hence a more collectivist culture. It's all about relationships! In the US it's all about individualism as it scores 29..

Masculinity vs femininity. How work is distributed between gender India scores 56 on this- Masculinity US scores 62 on this- Masculinity.

Uncertainty avoidance. This dimension sees how well people can handle anxiety and doubts about their future. India scores 40 on this. They are more relaxed mindset towards their future. The US scores 46 on this..

Long term vs Short Term. 51 26 Long Term Orientation.

Indulge vs Restraint. 68 26 Indulgence.

Cross Cultural Differences. Why is she trying to shake my hand? Why is he bowing?.

Leadership. Offices in India have an autocratic leadership. This can be attributed towards its high power distance index. Whereas in the US it is more of a democratic leadership..

Employee Motivation. In India employees are given financial and non financial benefits. Employees are also given training and access to high end technology.

Negotiation. Negotiation depends on relationships. This is due to India following a collectivist culture Show Your client you value them over the business..

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