If democracy is government 'of the people, by the people, for the people', as described by Abraham Lincoln in his immortal Gettysburg Address, it presupposes that governance born of such auspicious lineage will be directed solely to the public welfare. Unfortunately, such is not the case. As the Bangalore Declaration reiterates, we in India have a long way to go to achieve this ideal; more often than not, public governance leaves much to be desired. A need to diagnose the causes of the ills that have long bedeviled the system has long been felt, but again, it was AIMA – the All India Management Association – that finally decided to take the initiative...and that too in no uncertain manner. In doing so, AIMA was simply vindicating its stand that good governance and sound management need not be strange bedfellows. On the contrary, like any successful partnership, the two are mutually dependent.
This indeed is the rationale behind the creation of AIMA's now-famous Centre for Public Governance, mooted as an antidote for the gradual erosion of concern for the common man's priorities, and to re-sensitize people to the need for introduction of management principles hitherto thought to be the exclusive preserve of the private sector. The time-tested principles of planning, accountability, efficiency, commitment and productivity are as (if not more) pertinent to governance in the public domain as they are in the private sector. This timely book is a collection of the thoughts, achievements and aspirations of outstanding people from all walks of life, who have demonstrated that the stereotype can be shattered by those who wed sound management to dedicated, purposeful action. In doing so, the book inspires all of us to re-think the way we choose to run our now-mature democracy.
Abad Ahmad,
Former Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Former Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Delhi University
O P Chopra,
Professor, Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) Delhi
“The takeaways from this book are of enormous value, and can be related to and applied by any leadership organisation.” - Business Today
“It is a great contribution, I have found the book a watershed in research publications.” - Prof. Udai Pareek
“Cracking the success code of nineteen of the most admired Companies in India.” - Business World
HOW HAVE SOME DISTINGUISHED Indian companies and MNCs operating in India acquired outstanding stature and sustained extraordinary performance over long spans of time? How do they develop and sustain competitive edge?
What kind of leadership, basic paradigms, values, strategic orientations, organizational characteristics, managerial processes and practices make the difference?
This book attempts to answer these questions, based on an intensive, empirical, two-year path breaking research study by All India Management Association that covered some of the most outstanding, highly admired Indian companies and multinational companies operating in India.
It is the first book of its kind that has focused exclusively on the Indian business context for developing original and fresh insights into the factors, characteristics and practices that develop and sustain competitive edge. The book draws heavily from the insights of some of the most successful Indian business leaders and highly experienced professional managers. Their wisdom and thoughts have been quoted verbatim from interviews to bring to surface their rich tacit knowledge, which makes it an interesting reading based on real life experiences.
The authors have developed a powerful '5-I' analytical framework to explain the basic organizational attributes that develop and sustain competitiveness. The framework has been developed through a comprehensive analysis of interviews, field observations, case studies, and analysis of performance over an extended period of time.
Managing the Future
All India Management Association
The book takes the reader on a journey through the following themes :
The megatrends that corporate India is experiencing and the required planning/Introduction of a new growth model based on building and reinventing industries on knowledge/The similar economic dreams of India and China/ The seismic change that is being witnessed in the global market's talent environment/ The impact of the emerging technologies on business in the coming years/Managing the future's energy challenge/The future and applicability of sensors and sensor systems/Overview of the global and Indian scenario in the emerging field of biotechnology/ The evolution of modern retail in India,/The growth drivers and challenges facing the retail industry.
The book showcases some of the finest strategies and practices in the realm of brand building illustrated by Indian as well as global cases. It is the result of research by eight independent teams of young managers from leading Indian companies. The insights that emerge are illuminating and provoking at the same time.
COMPANIES INCLUDE : » Maruti Udyog Limited » Mico Bosch » Grasim Industries Limited » Indian Oil Corporation Limited » Madura Garments » NTPC Ltd. » Tata Steel Corporation Limited » The Indian Hotels Company Limited
