We have not learnt how to form effective groups. For any task to be done, there is need of group organization and that is lacking among Indians. In formal Indian organization, there is exhibition of hatred and scorn for those below one's status and at the same time there is dislike for those above one's status. Among equals, there is mutual suspicion; and there is the feeling that the other should not have more benefits than one self. There are deep-set quarrels about superior and inferior statuses.That is there is an obsession with hierarchy of abilities of one another--- "I am better than that one" syndrome. This bisects group cohesion, with the result the group cannot not get any thing done, may it be policy making or simple office work. Because of different socio-economic statuses or cultural orientations or educational backgrounds people vary. But there is uniformity in the fact that they make ineffective groups. There is no group solidarity. There are always individuals who give away the weakness of other members easily. When there is an order from a superior role for a given group, there is mutual quarrel in demonstrating why it is not the individual's responsibility. In the end the task is not performed or delayed. At most times the boss has to not just give orders but also use threats. Whenever the boss shouted like the "zamindar" or the "lord" of feudal India, it had a negative impact for it reduced the self-confidence of individuals of the group who had to follow the orders. More over the superiors have complex that they are always correct and they do not head to the advice of others. Often abuses are used upon the lower staff. The bosses also shatter the personality of the lower staff, affecting his self-worth. The worker is reduced to a slave.There is lack of support from other individual worker too. If trade unionism develops the individual worker will get his rights. But co-workers do not support individuals as their own job is at stake. Neither is there group solidarity nor group cohesion. To conclude, Indians cannot function in coordinated groups Even when we have immense natural resources, and even when we have an educated manpower, we do not know how to work well together.This makes us a nation of ineffective workers. Unless we learn to tolerate each others differences, and learn to cooperate and coordinate our activities, we cannot rise out of backwardness.
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