All relationships involve hierarchies. In schools, teachers are called gurus and are viewed as the source of all knowledge. The patriarch, usually the father, is considered the leader of the family. The boss is seen as the source of ultimate responsibility in business. Every relationship has a clear- cut hierarchy that must be observed for the social order to be maintained.
Thailand is described as a nation of high power distance
India scores high on this dimension, 77, indicating an appreciation for hierarchy and a top-down structure in society and organizations