India is a society with clear collectivistic traits as it scores a 48 for this dimension. This indicates that there is a high preference for belonging to a larger social framework. Individuals are expected to act in accordance to the greater good of one’s defined in-group(s). Many members of the Indian society have their future prescribed for them by the government, church, or family. In such situations, the actions of the individual are influenced by various concepts such as the opinion of one’s family, extended family, neighbours, work group and other such wider social networks that one has some affiliation toward. The relationship between an employer and an employee is one based on expectations – loyalty from the employee and familial protection from the employer. In the workplace, hiring and promotional decisions are often based on relationships. Relationships are the key to everything in a collectivist society.