Interview Topic: Cultural Differences Between Austrian and Indian

Interview-Guide field of study Cultural differences between Austrian and Indian employees/managers. Dear Interviewee, We are principally interested in your personal experiences, and all questions are to be seen as related to you Name Birgitt Native Country (indicate any double citizenship) Austria sexual practice Female Country(ies) visited South America, Asia, Europe and Australia Age 25 Q1 Explain mainly where the greatest differences between Austrian and Indian worklife are to be found. in that respect are generally more Indians employed for a job that is normally done by only one Austrian.Time perception is antithetic. I forecast Indians have more working hours. Q2 How do you feel that your country is different than opposite(a) countries? I like it because India is a country that is still in transition and is precise dynamic. In Austria the development seems to be limited already. Q3 What raft you point out as being the most important heathenish difference between an Indian and Austrian/European ? -Perception of cleaness is different -People in India seem to be more laid pricker -The importance of pietism is higher in general Man are more dominant allele Q4 What stereotypes do people in your country generally use to draw off the following groups (dont describe your own people if listed below) * The Americans stupid, fat and superstitious * The french arrogant, unfriendly and not willing to speak English * The Germans prison termly and ho-hum * The Indians nodding with there head a different way, funny and ineffectual Q5 When you travel abroad, do you think that these prec at one timeptions are justified (on a outperform from 1 to 5)? 1 (In general Yes) 2 3 sometimes yes, sometimes no. 4 5 (Not at all) Give examples Q6 How do you compass the professional communication between foreign (Austrian/European ) and Indian employees? -Formal -Friendly, low-spirited talk on the beginning -Showing strong interest about the other country -Indians more friendly, Austrians more focussed and harsh Q7 How do organisational principles in India differ from Austrian ones? Indians like to foresee everything and plan in advance, Austrians more flexible in plan making (short time) Q8 In the backing world, would you say that The level of responsibility given to people is linked to (several issues are possible) * their position in the company ? my resolving * the number of years played out in the company * their age * their sex * other -The boss of a company * is hard to reach * can be reached easily ? my answer * needs to have authority * doesnt try to appear powerful Q9 In your society, information is generally transmitted ? * directly, through explicit messages, so as not to waste time. ? my answer * indirectly, through many unspoken messages. other Q10 How are foreigners accepted in India? Do you have experiences concerning expatriates and their acceptance by Indian employees? I dont have experience exclusively I was told that they integrate foreigner pretty fast Q11 How important is the discipline of religion in daily worklife in India? Really important, in Austria it is not. Q 12 Would you say that your country is rather turned towards Individualism or bodied/group spirit (on a scale from 1 to 5) 1 (Individualism) ? very individualistic 2 3 4 5 (Collective/group spirit)Q13 place the following concepts from 1 (positive) to 5 ( oppose) depending on their positive or negative value in your society? * clearness 1 * saving ones count 4 * frankness 3 * working in group 2 * personal pride 3 * competition 3 Q14 The tendency to budge companies or jobs in india is * high * low * other dont know Q15 As far as time organization, people in india tend to do * do just one thing at a time ? my answer * do several things at once * other tend to be * very punctual * rather punctual * rarely on time ? my answer * never on time other tend to * strictly follow what they have planned to do * modify their agend a and therefore postpone what they have planned ? my answer * other Q16 How important is money in India? Do you have the touch that bargaining is important in India ? Money is not that important in India as it is in Austria, still bargaining is more important than in Austria Q17 Do you have any ideas on how to solve problems of Austrian companies in India? Being patient and adopt to the culture, slow down a human activity and introduce clear rules and make clear that they have to be followed 8 How would you generally describe an Indian? Do you think that Indians and Austrians/European drop the cultural differences or are they aware of them? Indians are laid back on the one hand but also very affiliated to things like religion and family. They are very helpful and not that egotistical as Europeans. I think that Europeans are aware of the cultural differences but still cannot get a feeling of it till they are rattling visiting India. ? Please feel free to add your own suggesti ons and comments on this topic or on the survey itself? Thank you for taking pick in the survey?