Art of Business Leadership - Indian Experiences

Informationen zum Autor S Balasubramanian is Director, GRG School of Management Studies, Coimbatore. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras and holds a PG Diploma in Management (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He is also a qualified administrator and interpreter of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). He has nearly 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors in India and abroad. His wide experience spans functions such as production, planning, projects, industrial marketing, international trade, human resource management and general management. He has worked in some of the most reputed companies in India including Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) and EID Parry (India) Limited in senior executive positions. He was also Vice President of the Wärtsilä Corporation of Finland. Professor Balasubramanian has written several articles in leading business magazines on subjects like leadership and management education. His academic interests are in the fields of business leadership, understanding personality differences using the MBTI, team building, values and vision. Apart from being a prolific writer, he also teaches International Business to MBA students. He has designed, coordinated and conducted successful faculty development programmes on Business Leadership. He has also conducted successful training programmes on Leadership, Strategy, Envisioning and Team Building for a number of leading organisations including Himalaya Drug Company, Infosys, Cognizant Technologies, iGate Global Solutions, Oracle, Corporation Bank, Jindal Vijayanagar Steel and Metlife Insurance. Klappentext This engaging book proposes a new look at the complex world and characteristics of Indian business leadership. The book is based on the author's personal interaction and painstaking research with some of India's leading businessmen and businesswomen. Presenting a unique perception and vision of business leadership in India, the book explores this complex subject and its dynamics in today's challenging global business environment. In addition to exploring some of the fundamental and contemporary theories and concepts of leadership, it also provides: " an understanding of personality differences using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) " an overview of Indian culture and the unique characteristics of Indian business " an in-depth analysis of Indian business leadership " the concept of service leadership " transcripts of interviews with key business leaders in India " lessons for future research and proposed models for leadership Give interesting glimpses into the lives of some leaders who were in position at the right time to grab the opportunities of India Emergent. And that is the plus point of the book. Zusammenfassung Proposes a look at the complex world and characteristics of Indian business leadership. This title is based on the author's personal interaction and painstaking research on some of India's leading businessmen and businesswomen! who have been successful in transforming the organizations and the people they lead! into vibrant and growing entities. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Preface Introduction Leadership Thoughts and Theories Understanding Personality Differences at Work Overview of Indian History and Culture My Personal Experiences with Business Leadership Select Indian Business Leaders Kishore Biyani, G V Prasad, Bhaskar Bhat, Niru Mehta, Santrupt Misra, R Gopalakrishnan, Ravi Kant, Harsh C Mariwala, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Subroto Bagchi, R Seshasayee, Captain G R Gopinath Interpretations and Lessons for the Future Bibliography Index ...

Product details

• Authors: S Balasubramanian, S. Balasubramanian
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.08.2007
• EAN: 9780761935872
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-3587-2
• No. of pages: 300
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 235 mm x 19 mm
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management