India is one of the oldest and richest civilizations in the world that has been able to transfer all of its cultural beauty until recent days. It is a country dominated by diversity, and all the generalizations about this society should be treated with due attention. Diversity can be identified also in business environments; In fact, Indians attitude is strongly shaped by culture and religion. Making business in India means understanding their way of life and their culture; Therefore, this paper analyzes Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, as well as important ingredients that could be helpful in creating strong and long lasting relationships within a business context. The culture of India is unique, and with an amazing diversity throughout the entire country. Almost every state in the North, South and Northeast, managed to shape their own customs, making India one of the countries with the most varied and unique cultures in the world. Considered the second most populous country after China, India counts 1.2 billion people, each of them sharing many different aspects of the culture, including: food,language, dress, religion, and arts. However, in India, as in most of the countries, these features have acquired different characteristics within the different regions, and eventually formed subcultures which merged into a wider, regional and national, identity. Religion is probably a facet of the culture that gives a clear understanding of what the diversity of India is all
Between the years 1450 and 1750, the world was changing at a rapid, breakneck pace. Across the globe, Europe expanded and colonialized, scientists and philosophers developed new ideas and inventions, and gunpowder empires formed and reached their peak. On such empire was the Mughal Empire, located in India from the 1500s to the mid-1800s. The rise of the Mughal empire surely highlights the altering political, cultural, and religious landscape of India. From 1450 to 1750, India underwent massive changes in government, culture, religion—paradoxically, religion and the caste system were the shred of continuity in India during that time.
Also, an upside to the Gupta rule would be that the Indian people were able to enjoy very rare warfare.
In conclusion, religion and culture are closely related in many societies. In the Gupta Empire, it is evident that the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religions greatly affected the government, people, architecture and the arts. Religion played an important role in every facet of the Gupta people’s
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In this article, Christopher Key Chapple summarized the main components of Hinduism and what matters most to them based on their religious beliefs. Hinduism is much different than our religion however, the author grabbed the main points about Hinduism and its ecology to give a better understanding for me, the reader. This article touches on the dynamic, multicultural society of Hinduism.
Different countries will have different cultural perspectives, rituals and product usage. M&S may struggle with the understanding on how to operate a business in the emerging market, as M&S which origin from UK may not know the cultures of other countries, such as China. M&S will first need to understand the local cultural background of the countries, in order to sell the goods and services effectively (tutor2u, 2012). Thus, cultural differences will be faced when doing business in emerging markets. Furthermore, the disadvantage of emerging markets is the economic risk.
In health care today, there are many different cultures found in our patient population. Patients often have difficulty conforming to medical regimens due to their cultural beliefs and practices. Completing a comprehensive cultural assessment is the key to understanding the specific components of their culture to facilitate effective and efficient nursing care. In this paper I will describe the key components of a comprehensive cultural assessment. Two of the components will be discussed in relation to the Afghan culture and how that impacts providing culturally diverse care.
Race and culture are two different concepts when looked at by themselves, but when combined, they create the unique individuals that influences the diversity seen in the world today. Race classifies individuals by their genetic make-up and physical characteristics. Culture classifies individuals by the way they practice their religion, beliefs, ritual practices, values, and the type of foods they eat.
Most countries, groups, and religions generally have one set culture, some may consist of many subcultures. While a country’s culture has deep roots in heritage, external factors may influence its growth and change; such as people, geography,
In the words of E.B. Tylor, Culture is "that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society. " Culture is a dominant human instrument for survival, but it is a fragile phenomenon. It is continually changing and as nations grow, so do their cultural disparities.
Cultural competency: Indians
Culture competency is defined as one has the knowledge, the abilities and the skill to deliver care congruent with the patient’s cultural beliefs and practices (Purnell, 2013). As a nurse or a health care provider, increasing ones consciousness of culture diversity improves the possibilities for health care practitioners to provide competent care (Purnell, 2013). Nurses and all health care providers should be aware of other cultures to provide the best care that they can for that individual. Developing a relationship with diverse cultural groups involves good interpersonal skills and the application of knowledge and techniques learned from the physical, biological, and social sciences as well as the humanities (Purnell, 2013). I am choosing to select the Indian culture for my first assignment.
A culture is the beliefs of a life of a group of people, and the interactions they have with the world. Culture has been passed down from many generations and is still continuing today. Everyone has characteristics that show their background and certain culture. Culture is very important and should be taught as a valuable source in life. The importance of where you come from and the history of your ancestors is precious.
Culture can come in many different shapes and sizes throughout the world. It is defined by the ideas, values, practices, and the material and nonmaterial objects that compose a society or a group. These elements allow its members to live life smoothly.
There are four main elements of culture. The first is values.
Management researchers indicate that religion is a critical element in the workplace, and is linked to culture, and when management understands the link between religion and culture, the workplace environment will be conducive to productive organizational behavior (Rao, 2012).
India is a high-power distance culture, mid-range individualism, higher than average masculinity, low uncertainty avoidance and higher than average long-term orientation. These dimensions describe the Indian employee as having a high level of loyalty to superiors, high level of trust for fellow employees and group oriented, high level of resourcefulness. Indian managers are also known to bend the rules and circumvent ethical standards to maintain relationships (Rashid & Ibrahim,
In hospitality industry, there are many issues, challenges and trends that a hotel or a restaurant might face. In recent years, cultural diversity in the workplace has become a major in hospitality industry. This paper concentrates on discussing about the current situation of cultural diversity in the workplace of hospitality industry, then analyzing some benefits and challenges of cultural diversity in hospitality organizations and giving practical recommendations that help hospitality organizations to deal with cultural diversity issues.
Diversity is defined as the differences among people. Cultural diversity means that the differences between people in gender, traditions, language, etc.
Cultural Anthropology is the study of human beings, their behavior and how patterns in their language, personalities, gender, family, art, politics or rituals learned from being a part of a certain society gives meaning to their existence and affects how they organize their lives. Culture Involves Concepts, Generalizations, Abstractions, Assumptions, and Ideas. The ants are locked into the specifics of their nest-building behavior. It must work the same all the time. If some important variable is different, the ants cannot make specific adjustments.
