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Indians in business
the presentation to people
who work with Indians
work for them
or making business with them
the analysis in five dimensions
by Hofstede
first: Power Distance Index
very similar
obedience, formal relationship
second: Individualism
there are differences here
Indians collective
Poles individualistic
next: Masculinity
similarity here
both cultures are masculine
cooperative, achievements and success oriented
next with big difference: Uncertainty
accepted by Indians
Indians adjust to situations
Poles avoid uncertainty
security more important than innovations
last dimension, big differences
Long Term Orientation
long term Indians
allowing plan changes
short term Poles
inpatient, attached to the tradition
curiosities
shaking head in agreement
left hand is unclean
beef and pork rather difficult to find there
avoid:
pressing in discussions
public criticizing
to do:
talk about family and private life
understand and allow being late 15 minutes
"Indians in Business" Bernard Fruga
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