1. Explain a reason for the strong emphasis that companies in India place upon training.

2. Describe Hofstede's cultural dimensions, and describe India's culture relative to the U.S. culture on three dimensions

3. How might these differences influence each culture's view of training and development?

4. Explain what might be learned from the Indian culture that would serve human resource professionals and businesses in the U.S.? How might this Indian cultural information influence your career expectations and your job preparation and search?