Gender-based differences in culture in the Indian IT workplace

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Highlights:

• We used Hofstede’s Values Survey Module to compare Indian women and men in IT.

• We analyzed the gender differences and cultural preferences of 107 Indian IT workers.

• Using non-parametric statistics, Indian women scored lower than men on uncertainty avoidance and long-term orientation only.

• Managers should consider professional development, mentoring, and defined career paths to complement the Indian culture.

摘要

•We used Hofstede’s Values Survey Module to compare Indian women and men in IT.•We analyzed the gender differences and cultural preferences of 107 Indian IT workers.•Using non-parametric statistics, Indian women scored lower than men on uncertainty avoidance and long-term orientation only.•Managers should consider professional development, mentoring, and defined career paths to complement the Indian culture.

论文关键词:Offshoring,Outsourcing,Culture,Women,Global IT management,India

论文评审过程:Received 17 April 2015, Revised 28 December 2015, Accepted 3 February 2016, Available online 2 March 2016, Version of Record 2 March 2016.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2016.02.002