effect of culture in india and china

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EFFECTOF CULTURE ON BUSINESS

BETWEEN INDIA & CHINA.


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A COLLAGEOF INDIAN CULTURE


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INDIAN CULTURE

India is the birth place of Hinduism,Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism,collectively known as Indian religions.

India, being a multi-cultural and multi-religious society, celebrates holidaysand festivals of various religions.

The multiple varieties of Indian

cuisine are characterized by theirsophisticated and subtle use of manyspices and herbs.
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INDIAN CULTURE (CONTD)

Traditional clothing in India greatlyvaries across different parts of thecountry and is influenced immenselyby local culture, geography andclimate.

Indian dance too has diverse folkandclassical forms.

The music of India includes multiplevarieties of religious, folk, popular,pop, and classical music.

Popular media : Television & Cinema.
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INDIAN FACTS

The number system was inventedby India. Aryabhatta was thescientist who invented the digit

zero.

Chess was invented in India.

Algebra, Trigonometry and

Calculus are studies whichoriginated in India.


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INDIAN FACTS (CONTD.)

The place value system and thedecimal system were developed in100 BC in India.

India has the most post offices in the

world.

The largest employer in the world is theIndian railway system, employing overa million people.

The current leadership of India isimplementing sweeping changes toencourage international business inIndia, from privatization to theliberalization of trade.


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BUSINESS CULTUREOF INDIA

It is advisable to schedule your appointment several months inadvance.

There is a distinct difference in the cultures of the governmentdepartments and business organizations. Compared to a businessorganization, it is normally more difficult to get an appointment with

officials in a government department.

Do be prepared for last minute changes in the time and place of yourmeeting.

It is advisable to make the effort to be early in order to keep yourappointment. In most Indian cities, the roads are quite crowded, and

during high-traffic hours, it can take you a long time to reach yourdestination.

Normal office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, in somelarge cities [e.g., Mumbai], some places of business start workingearlier to avoid congested traffic while commuting.


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BUSINESS CULTUREOF INDIA(CONTD)

Like the rest of India, Indian business culture is also very diverse andheterogeneous.

English is the common language for conducting business, andtherefore, it is not necessary to get your card translated into anyIndian language.

In addition, the pronunciation varies widely across the country, whichcan sometimes make it difficult to understand spoken English.

In general, Indians are cautious in accepting a new idea or proposal.Openness to a new idea depends not only on its quality, but also onits source and endorsement.

The business and official work in India are done using the western

'Christian' calendar. Most Indians take vacations during the summers [April-June] and

Mid-December to Mid-January.

Most of the companies pay their employees on a monthly basis.Hourly pay is not practiced.


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CHINESE CULTURE

The Culture of China is one ofthe world's oldest and mostcomplex cultures.

Today there are 56 distinctrecognized ethnic groups inChina.

Traditional Chinese Culturecovers large geographicalterritories, where each region isusually divided into distinct sub-cultures.
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CHINESE CULTURE (CONTD.)

Since the Three Sovereigns andFive Emperors period, some formof Chinese monarch has been themain ruler above all.

The first 4,000 years of SpokenChinese encompassed both OldChinese and Middle Chinese,after which it began to split intovarious dialects and languagesabout 1,000 years ago.

China is one of the main birthplaces of Eastern martial arts.The names of martial arts werecalled Kung Fu or its first nameWushu.
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BUSINESS CULTURE OF CHINA

Meeting & Greeting : Doing business always involves meeting andgreeting people. In China, meetings start with the shaking of handsand a slight nod of the head. We should be sure not to be overlyvigorous when shaking hands as the Chinese will interpret this as

aggressive.

Building Relationships : Relationships in China are very formal.

Giving gift etiquette : Unlike many countries, the giving of gifts does

not carry any negative connotations when doing business in China.

Meeting & Negotiations : Meetings must be made in advance.


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SOME CHINESE COMPANIESIN INDIA

Haier Group.

Huawei Technologies.

ZTE


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SOME INDIAN COMPANIES IN CHINA

Tata Information Technology Co Ltd.

Infosys Technologies Ltd.

GATI

Bank of India. TATA Sons Limited

Steel Authority Of India Ltd.

Jindal Steel and Power Limited.

Dr. Reddys Laboratories.

Reliance Industries Limited.

Raymond Ltd.


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CHALLENGESTOBEFACEDFOR BUSINESSWITH CHINA

Cultural Differences : People from different countries always havedifferent traditions and attitudes towards business. If foreigners wantto manage business in China, they firstly need to understand thefundamentals of Chinese though and study of the Chinese business

culture.

Shortage of Talent : The talent in this can be defined as the youngpeople who are upward, progressing, professional and efficient.

The differences of social environment : The differences in culture,labour market, and employment systems between China and othercountries create challenges for multinational companies attractingand maintain qualified staff in Chinese market.


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CHINAS RANKING IN DOING BUSINESS 2010

Ease of DoingBusiness.

Starting a business.

Employing workers.

Paying taxes.

Trading across border. Closing a business.

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151

140

130

44 65

Rank Doing Business 2010


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SOWEHAVE LEARNT


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TIPSFORDOING BUSINESSIN CHINA

Have clear understanding of China.

Understand local business practices.

Acquire local knowledge and establish localpresence.

Need for establishing business relationships.

Establish close relations with government officials.


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TIPSFORDOING BUSINESSIN INDIA

Research the Indian market before you invest.

Ensure management commitment and access toadequate resources to manage a businessrelationship in India.

Focus on local (not national) markets.

Visit the market and build personal relationships.Follow up visits will likely be needed.

Find reliable local partners, build relationships. Find a local lawyer.


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