Work Culture:

India gathering people from all strata of the economy, religion, faith and workforce is a country where a gradual change in work culture can be seen. People here are bound by their family values and even in their choice of careers and its perusal, they cannot neglect the same. The choice of work and the employment also depends on them. One can be seen doing terrace farming or sitting in an air-conditioned office doing managerial work. The people here can be hardworking or leisurely, modern or fanatic, orthodox or somewhere in between. All these variations can be linked to the ancient family traditions and their being followed. Few follow their head and few their heart, so unlike the west where the work culture is independent of the family relations, India very much is not free. Here people do consider their family when accepting the proposals although the genX is emulating the west gradually. The people of India have a definite expectation from their work and they have a definite way of following it. Here one has to work 6 days a week unlike most of the foreign nations where weekends are off. Here the timings are another factor that varies according to the jobs, their nature and requirements. Another issue in the country is the holidays in an annum, which cannot be ignored as cutting down upon them will be a lethal blow to the very roots of the diversity of the country. This factor although can make few negligent but it certainly strengthens the bond of the family and that in turn of the whole nation. In India the people can be earning meagerly from their handicrafts, or be earning enviously through a software course but the country has a place and heart for both. In such a richly diverse and complex country as India it is difficult to impart generic conclusions that can be used by those doing business there. Regionalism, religion, language and caste are all factors that need to be taken into account when doing business in India. Behaviour, etiquette and approach are all modified depending on whom you are addressing and the context in which they are being addressed.

Hierarchy Of all the cultural influences that most impact Indian business culture, hierarchy plays a key role. With its roots in Hinduism and the caste system, Indian society operates within a framework of strict hierarchy that defines people's roles, status and social order. For example, within companies manual labour will only be carried out by the "peon" (roughly equivalent to a 'runner'). It is not uncommon for the moving of a desk to take hours. This is because no-one in the office will carry out the task but the "peon", who, if otherwise engaged can not do so. An emerging global economic, scientific and technological superpower. A culturally vibrant, diverse and hospitable people. Most of the Indians think workplace as an opportunity to build their future and put forth extensive efforts to climb the corporate ladder and earn monetary It also has a young population (median age 25 years)
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Doing Business - Building Relationships Doing business in India involves building relationships. Indians only deal favourably with those they know and trust - even at the expense of lucrative deals. It is vital that a good working relationship is founded with any prospective partner. This must take place on a business level, i.e. demonstrating strong business acumen, and at a personal level, i.e. relating to your partner and exhibiting the positive traits of trustworthiness and honour. Doing Business - Meetings and Negotiations Meetings should be arranged well in advance. Punctuality is expected, although being 10 minutes late will not have disastrous consequences. Flexibility is paramount. Family responsibilities take precedence over business so last minute cancellations are possible when doing business. If your business dealings in India involve negotiations, always bear in mind that they can be slow. If trust has not yet been established then concentrate efforts on building a rapport. Indians do not base their business decisions solely on statistics, empirical data and exciting PowerPoint presentations. They use intuition, feeling and faith to guide them. Always exercise patience, show good character and never exhibit frustration or anger.