2.8.9 Individualism
Indian culture by nature is individualistic, even though there has been a tendency to show concern for others. Usually, Indian culture emphasises individual spiritual pursuits. This results in two main characteristics.
Lack of Interpersonal Trust
When the basic concern of the individual is for the self, the tendency to trust others is low. This results in a more or less unstated and underlying suspicion of other people. It is often reflected in organisations where collaboration may be low because the tendency to trust the other person is low.
Difficulty in Collaboration
As a result of an individual's orientation, the tendency to work together is rather low. One foreign behavioural scientist made a profound remark about Indian ...
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