Indian roads vis-a-vis industry

There is a clear replication of road/civic sense in work places in India. Anybody who has visited India would be aware of the way Indians drive. (Many Indians do not see anything wrong, that's a different story). Jumping red lights, continuous honking, changing lanes without indication, utmost disregard for pedestrians are just few of the characteristics that would describe a typical Indian driver. There is an urge to move faster even at the cost of violating other's rights.

Now move to Indian industries, especially IT industry (that' where I work) known for its cost-effectiveness. Projects executed here represent height of mismanagement. Passing the buck is the mantra. Lack of foresight ensures that every single project ends up in a pressure situation. Only deadlines matter, distribution of load and planning the execution do not. Refusal to accept an ill-planned decision is termed as inflexibility. `ASAP' is attached as signatures to all mails. There is tension, pseudo-pressure and pseudo-urgency. There is an unwritten rule to portray that one works, even if you don't. Health and personal life do not figure anywhere.

Though we think, both on roads and at work places, that we are working hard and for better, it is hardly the case. We end up with an average speed of 30 kmph on roads and delayed projects at work. Having worked and lived both in Europe and India, these shortcomings are more prominent to me and I do not blame individuals for such behaviour. It is the system that shapes individual behaviours. How are we going to change ours - is a big question mark!!