Culture and HR Management: Organizations in India vs. United Kingdom

Culture: India and the United Kingdom
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Culture: India and the United Kingdom
India is one of the most populous countries in South Asia and also among the top ten largest countries in the world. The chart below compares and contrasts the national cultures of India and the United Kingdom, based on the Hofstede's Model of National Culture that has five dimensions: power distance, individualism, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity, and long and short term orientation (OpenStax, 2019).

India

United States

1

India exhibits traits of both collectivism and individualism with collectivism being the dominant trait.

The United Kingdom of one of the world's leading individualistic countries.

2

Decision making is more of a collective responsibility rather than being an individual affair in an organizational setting

The decision of an individual often takes precedence.

3

Business thrives where personal relationships are perceived to be upheld

Business success is highly valued over interpersonal relationships

4

India has a relatively high power distance. The unequal distribution of power is of no concern

The United Kingdom has a lower power distribution score. There is an expectation of equal distribution of power across the organizations.

5

A hierarchical organizational structure works best in organizations operating in India.

The most prominent organizational structure is the one is decentralized

6

Members of society and organizations are accustomed to a top-down management model approach

Bottom-up management model where the members of society or organization have equal voices in decision making.

7

India is a moderately masculine society, regulated by the numerous religious philosophies

The United Kingdom is a highly masculine society, where the society or organization is defined by its competitiveness and the level of success

8

Working hours are driven by better working conditions and greater work-life balance. Often work fewer hours

Working hours are driven by pay and success. Often working long hours for higher pay

9

India is a country dominated by religion and traditions, thus the country scores low on long-term orientation.

The United Kingdom is recognized as a western tradition and therefore scores favorably in long-term orientation. The decision is not often tied to past outcomes.

10

The uncertainty avoidance in India is generally low.

Similarly, uncertainty avoidance is low.

11

Innovativeness is highly valued

Innovativeness is highly valued

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