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17 - Indian Psychology and Intercultural Training

from Part III - Indigenous Psychology and Intercultural Training

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2020

By
Dharm P. S. Bhawuk
Edited by
Dan Landis  and
Dharm P. S. Bhawuk
Dan Landis
Affiliation:
University of Hawaii, Hilo
Dharm P. S. Bhawuk
Affiliation:
University of Hawaii, Manoa
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Summary

In this chapter, a broad review is presented that highlights how India is second to cultural diversity to only the continent of Africa. It is a land where many contradictory ideas and practices are synthesized, which makes living here a challenge for sojourners. Three streams of literature that are useful for intercultural training are reviewed. First, cultural practices – greetings, food, attire, driving, and gender issues – that impact everyday life are examined. Next, differences identified in cross-cultural research – political behavior, working in groups, social loafing, and leadership – that impact intercultural interactions in the workplace are presented. Finally,some of the indigenous Indian constructs and theories – Indian concept of self, spirituality, spirituality-based theory of creativity, lajjA as behavioral guide – that help understand the Indian worldview are reviewed and discussed. The chapter ends with a critical incident that provides a concrete example of how values shape business interactions in India. It is hoped that the chapter will serve both trainers and sojourners in learning about India for effective intercultural interactions.

Keywords

Atman (Concept of self)adhyAtma (spirituality)lajjA (shame and guilt)lokasaMgrahacreativitypolitical behaviorgroup dynamicssocial loafingleadership
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The Cambridge Handbook of Intercultural Training , pp. 540 - 563
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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