Maharashtra is a state located in the western region of India. It is considered as the third largest and the second populated state in India. The state spreads over 118, 809 sq mi and inhabited by approximately 113 million people, and borders Arabian Sea to the west. When it comes to industrialization, Maharashtra state is reflected as the most industrialized state in India, this can be due to its large economic base and the presence of good educational institutions located in one of its capital, Pune.
Maharashtra is divided into six administrative divisions, which are further divided into 36 districts. The districts are then subdivided into sub-divisions and again blocks. Maharashtra is populated by many religions namely; Buddhism, Hinduism, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians and Jains. The most practiced religion is the Hinduism religion by 79.8 percent followed by Muslims at 11.5 percent and Buddhism at 5.8 percent. Christians, Sikhs and Jains share the remaining 2.9 per cent that is at 1.0, 0.2 and 1.2 percentage respectively.
According to the 2011 census, Maharashtra had a sex ratio of 929 girls to 1000 boys. However, the state health department reported a decrease in sex ratio to 899 girls per 1000 boys. The state has diverse language speaking individuals, Marathi is considered as the official spoken language in Maharashtra, although different regions have their languages. The urban centers speak English, Hindi and other languages dependent on the locality. Marathi as a language in Maharashtra has many dialects, and this vary by region. The most notable dialects includes Konkani, Gujarati, Varhadii, Vidarbha and Dangii.
Maharashtra has a large economic base, and considered as one of the most industrialized states in India. Manufacturing, mass media, technology, petroleum, fashion, tourism, international trade and many more motivate its economy (Mungekar & Mungekar, 2003). The state has a good transportation system and the largest roads in the country. This helps its economy to continue in growth and to attract local and international investors. Maharashtra is the most significant state in India when the country’s economy is taken into consideration; this is because most of the taxpayers settle in Maharashtra making its market share transaction to approximately 70 percent of the India’s stock. The state has a per capita income (GRDP) of US$2,500; this is high when compared to Indian average and other states.
Maharashtra state has good education opportunities. Its education is comprised of primary, secondary, vocational training and tertiary levels. The primary and secondary levels are under the state government, religious and private institutions. The students are primarily taught in Marathi and English. The learning of English in the state makes it easier for an English-speaking foreigner to start a business in the area. It as well attracts opportunities in the area from international investors who might want to invest in the capitals. More than 170, 000 thousands students’ graduates yearly from the Universities. The state has around 19 state universities, 1 central university and other 21 universities, which are located in different parts of the state. To improve vocational skills, the state has industrial training institutes, which helps in sharpening skills such as mechanic, welding and many others.
Maharashtra considers their food to be the most delicious amongst other India states; their food includes the worlds famed pav bhaji to the favorite poha, which is prepared from flattened rice. The state also has other well know foods such as meat, chicken, grains, vegetables and wheat products.
The state of Maharashtra is well known for his forward culture (referred to as purogami culture). Their culture traditionally requires the women to dress blouse on top and a saree. Nevertheless, lately most of them have adopted the western culture of dressing or a combination of both (Indian and western) dresses. The men have as well adopted the western culture with some of them combining the western and Indian dress code. The Maharashtra has a culture of folk dance and music, which they dance to show the accomplishments of Shivaji Maharja. They also perform many festivals during the year, for example, the snake God festival that is performed when they want to do away or condemn the “Nash Dosh” ( Kumar, 2013).
Maharashtra state observes around 24 holidays, there is always a holiday every month. For instance, Friday Republic holiday (26th January), Maha shivarati(February 13th), Chhatrapati shivaji maharaj jayanti(February 19th), Friday Holi(March 2nd), Sunday Gudi Padwa(March 18th), Sunday Ram Navami(March 25th) and Christmas day(25th December).
The map of Maharashtra
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Tata motors
The business I would recommend in Maharashtra is a Tata motors company, Maharashtra state is considered as the most industrialized state in India. This fact makes it the perfect area to open a Tata motors company, being that the company will be based on technology and transportation. The state also has a good economy and per capita income, which will allow the Tata motors company to thrive. Another factor to put in consideration is the population and education level of the state; when a state is more populated, educated and has a good economy that means people can buy motors product.
A Tata moto’s supervisor in Maharashtra will need skills and attributes such as entrepreneurial skills, this will help the company when it comes to finding innovative ways of solving their problems. Secondly, the supervisor should be informed of the area, which will help in assembling the latest and more relevant information in the field (Motor industry). Lastly, the supervisor should be inclusive; this is necessary in Maharashtra due to diversity in the languages, religion and culture. The supervisor should be able to embrace such diversity in culture to help in serving the customers and employees.
To prepare for the task of supervision in Maharashtra should include learning a bit of Marathi, which is the most spoken language. The area has advantage of English speaking; this will act as a base of learning the Marathi language. Maharashtra has a large population of male to females, it will mean more of the customers and workers are males. Therefore, it will be important to know more of the males’ culture and their ways of doing things to help the business thrive, for instance, the types of motors they like and how they communicate in business.
According to Hofstede model, India scores high on the power distance dimension, 77, this shows how the society appreciates hierarchy and a top down structure. There is a dependency on the bosses for course. Indicating the recognition of differences between the bosses and those who are less down in the leadership order The power distance dimension is at 40 in United Sates, this indicates less dependency on the bosses as in the Indian case; everybody is unique in a way and can influence the decision made in a society or at a workplace.
Individualism is at 48 in India and 91 in United States. The 48 in India indicates a society where there is collectivity and individualist traits. Meaning the society are expected to act in accordance to some norms, their decisions can be influenced by family members. Their individualist trait is seen from the most dominant religion, where they hold the values of such religion, for instance the Hindu religion. The 91 in United States show liberty for all, this means every individual has equal rights and are not restricted on making decisions due to some norms or religion aspects. This also shows the American society respects everybody’s decision as long as it is within the law. For example, in a company, both employees are managers are allowed to make decisions (Hofstede-insights.com).
The masculinity score is both high in India and United States, the 56 in India shows a masculine society, which is mostly driven by the display of power and success. The 62 in US also shows a masculine society, but a society driven by individual masculinity (Hofstede-insights.com).
Uncertainty avoidance is low in both US and India. India shows 40 in uncertainty avoidance, it indicates that the society has a tendency of accepting imperfection. This is opposite to the US low score in uncertainty avoidance, where the uncertainty is based on the people’s acceptance of new ideas and willingness to take actions (Hofstede-insights.com).
According to Hofstede model, India has a low score of 26 in indulgence, it means the society do not stress more on leisure time as compared to the 68 in US, where the society emphasis in leisure time. That is why there are cases of war on drugs in US. Lastly, it is on the long-term orientation. The United States has a score of 26, showing the country’s culture of analyzing things to certain if they are real or fake. India’s 51 scores shows the country’s believe in spiritual principles and thoughts.
Hofstede charts
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References
Hofstede-insights.com. (n.d.). National Culture - Hofstede Insights. Retrieved from https://www.hofstede-insights.com/models/national-culture/
Hofstede-insights.com. (n.d.). Country Comparison - Hofstede Insights. Retrieved from https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison/india,the-usa/
Kumar, R. (2013). Western India in the Nineteenth Century: A study in the social history of Maharashtra. Routledge.
Mungekar, B., & Mungekar, B. (2003). The Economy of Maharashtra: Changing Structure And Emerging Issues (Dr. Ambedkar Institute Publication No. 1). Mumbai: Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Social and Economic Change.
