In-group and out-group behavior in Indian multinational corporations: An analysis of its implications on organizational performance

The purpose of this study is to investigate in-group and out-group dynamics within multinational corporations in India their influence on organizational performance. paper uses concurrent triangulation. Primary data were gathered via a purposive sample 500 employees across various demographic backgrounds, ensuring diversity. Respondents participated an online survey few in-depth interviews, administered in-person or online, capturing experiences group dynamics. Survey analyzed using R, SPSS, SAS, while thematic analysis was applied interview transcripts NVivo software. also employed descriptive statistics, ANOVA, MANOVA for the revealing depth complexity favoritism. In-group members have reported significantly higher levels communication, trust, cooperation, conflict management, innovation, indicating impact outcome multivariate variance (MANOVA) demonstrates substantial in-group/out-group categorization amalgamated dependent variables (evidenced by Wilks’ Lambda value 0.68, F (5,94) = 4.17, p < .001). This suggests noteworthy affinities overall team efficacy. insights offer concrete strategies enhance inclusivity amid diversity corporations, thereby mitigating bias promoting not only expands understanding Indian but offers valuable guidance managerial practices.