...Pramila Rao Purpose The primary purpose of this research paper is to understand the role of national cultural dimensions on “best” HRM (human resource management) practices in India. India is considered a major emerging economy in the world today. US multinationals are significantly increasing...

... and qualitative methods were used to analyze the impact of national culture to change management. Findings The cause of resistance was found to be mainly fear, in Indian and Estonian organisations, but in Chinese organizations it was the inertia. Increased stress was the most often experienced negative factor...

... provide a balanced view in this regard. It is interesting that the vertical imprints of the Indian tradition have become much more malleable to the global forces in the recent era. As has been pointed out: © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 India Literature National cultures Caste...