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India’s Constitution provides for affirmative action based on the caste system in both education and employment. In federal jobs, it is common to have departments comprised of a single caste groups. Similarly, trade unions are also organized along the caste lines. Creation of such groups poses organizational challenges because these groups carry their personal differences to the workplace. Please read following articles for more information about the caste system and its effect on HR: Mozumdar, Suman Guha. (2007). Of job hunting and Indian Cast System. Rediff India Abroad. /money/2007/nov/02hire.htm.  Anonymous (2007, October 6). With reservations - Business and caste in India. The Economist. London. 385, 8549, 93. * * * The GLOBE (Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness) study, conducted by the Wharton Business School (University of Pennsylvania), is an analysis of the cultural, societal, organizational and leadership differences between 62 different societies around the world. The goal of the study was to determine the extent to which the practices and values of business leadership are universal (i.e., are similar globally), and the extent to which they are specific to just a few societies. India was included in the study. India’s high scores on power distance reflect a society that is characterized by a clear hierarchy engendered by both the Indian caste system and British rule. On average, there are at least 12 to 15 levels between a production worker and the CEO in a manufacturing environment. The Indian corporate world is characterized by clear hierarchies and formal structures. Employees are reluctant to disagree with a boss or even call them by their first name. Formal titles such as Mr., Mrs., Dr., Sir or Madam are widely used in both organizations and education. Collectivist cultures are characterized by a tight social framework where members distinguish themselves from in-groups and out-groups. In India, in-group members are usu