Question: Case Situation: As part of a team examining the feasibility of opening an international facility for your organization, you have been asked to research and analyze the culture of the country of India and prepare a report that describes shared beliefs, values and norms; and assesses their implications in locating a facility in that country.
The assignment needs to be 3 - 5 page double-spaced paper that analyzes the culture of India and assesses the implications of the country's beliefs, values and norms if your organization opens a facility in that country. In preparing your analysis:
Using four or more scholarly sources, research the culture of India to identify significant cultural beliefs, values and norms. Compare and contrast India and the United States based on Hofstede's six (6) cultural dimensions (power distance, individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance, long term orientation, indulgence). You can research this information at the Hofstede Center by pasting into your browser: https://geert-hofstede.com/national-culture.html
Assess the advantages and challenges of opening a facility in India.