The Challenges of Indian Management (Electronic book text)

This book documents how Indian organizations are coping with the challenges of change in managerial practices and policies over the last two decades. With an in-depth historical perspective and a thorough analysis of the four types of organizations in India-the traditional family-owned private sector, the public sector, government undertakings and multinationals-the author focuses on certain common management styles, policies and practices that are in consonance with the Indian environment. Along with guidelines of management practices for Indian organizations, the book includes - an overview of Indian management - the historical evolution of management in India from ancient times to the present - a description of the evolution of management practices in the West and Japan - in-depth case studies of the four types of organizations in India - the future direction of Indian management.