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Fatalism Defined 
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The philosophical theory that all things are predetermined. Simply the concept that the future is written and that although action lends to free will these actions will always work to complete the predestined future.
Fatalism in India Edit
Historically, Indian culture has strong spiritual connections with the concepts of fate, destiny, and karma. Fatalism embodies all of the latter. It is a widely accepted belief with ties to Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist and even Christian religions all of which are prominent in the region. Even today many decisions in Indian culture will be made with these concepts in mind.
Impact of Fatalism On: Edit
Time:
- Skews perception of time
- Future is written therefore the passing of time is looked upon positively
- No rush, what will be will be
Status:
- Karma dictates status level
- Good karma = Reward (high status)
- Bad Karma = Punishment (low status)
Change:
- Change is destined
- Whether good or bad change is evident
- Low fear
Achievement:
- Karma dictates achievement
- Ambition is less important than humility
- Humility and good practice lead to achievement
Hofstede's 4 DimensionsEdit
India (scale 0-100) 
Added by Xperezde- Power of Distance 77
- Individuality of 45
- Masculinity of 56
- Uncertainty Avoidance of 40
And the impact of FatalismEdit
In comparison to the world average India has a high power distance index, average individuality, high masculinity, and low uncertainty avoidance. The impact of Fatalism can also be seen in these dimensions and knowledge of this can help to build good business practices. Indian culture is more likely to readily accept unequal power and wealth distribution. This is largely due to the fact that Fatalism incorporates karma and the ideas that those on top where destined to be on top and have earned (through good karma) that position. Also Fatalism emphasizes the thought that material wealth and achievement are secondary to humility. Individualism is average with the concept that all
work toward the same written future but are responsible for their own karma on the way.
Indian culture will focus on morals and good ethics rather than empty achievement.
Uncertainty avoidance is low due to the fact that change is believed to be inescapable and necessary.
The idea that "nothing is good or bad, it just is" allows for acceptance of the unknown. In summary
Fatalism allows for a very open society, willing to accept change, work together but will also create a
very relaxed environment which allows for time, consideration, and insurance of good practice.
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