Overview
The activity will provide you with more details to help you understand the impact of the societal dimension on shaping society’s beliefs and values and how it promotes specific types of organizational structures and cultures.

Activity description
Go to the website and read the article on the increasing number of women working on the factory floor in India. Consider whether you can identify any generalised national cultural stereotypes using any of the frameworks of culture as discussed in the chapter.

Consider:

• What national cultural beliefs and values in India may prevent women from pursuing certain careers?
• What role does government policies play in changing those beliefs and values?
• What changes are required at the organisational culture and structure level to accommodate women in certain careers and work environments?

Visit the following website:
https://www.tatamotors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/09095038/tm-preport-09-mar-2018.pdf