A Corporate History of the Indian Nation
The Tata Group: From Torchbearers to Trailblazers By Shashank Shah Portfolio/Penguin Random House; 2018. "To me, the Tatas and India...
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Family Businesses: Spreading Roots and Wings
In this introduction to the issue theme, Nupur Pavan Bang analyses the ingredients that go into the longevity and long-term success of family businesses in India.
Read moreRedefining the Role of Women in Indian Family Businesses
At a time when India is witnessing a sharp decline in female labour force participation, where do Indian family businesses stand in terms of women participation and leadership? Although traditionally a patriarchal institution, the Indian family business has come a long way in ensuring women empowerment, contend Yashodhara Basuthakur and Nupur Pavan Bang.
Read moreThe Interdisciplinary Science of Public Policy
Not all study of policy should result in policy prescription, argues Vishal Narain in this timely volume. Policies may unfold in unexpected ways when they encounter conditions on the ground.
Read moreLife after 100? A Leader’s Guide to Resilient Family Businesses
When the majority of family businesses barely survive into the second generation, what factors shape the longevity of those that last the longest? Professors Ajay Bhalla and Aneesh Banerjee share insights from their research.
Read moreIndian Diaspora and Family Business in the United Kingdom
The Indian diaspora is not just a vibrant link between the United Kingdom and India. It has also acquired significant influence over domestic affairs in both countries, argues Lydia Kulik.
Read moreTrust on the Risk Spectrum: Investing in the Innovation Economy
Distinguished ‘theorist-practitioner’ and author of Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economy, Dr William Janeway visited the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad campus as the Dean’s Speaker in December 2018. ISB Dean Rajendra Srivastava engaged in a wide-ranging conversation with Dr Janeway on risk, uncertainty and investment across mature and emerging markets and firms.
Read moreHDFC: A Journey in Banking
The journey of HDFC, India’s retail housing financier, mirrors the journey of the financial sector post-1991. In his keynote address at the 7th Invitational Asian Family Business Conference, Chairman of HDFC, Deepak Parekh outlined the lessons from its successes and failures.
Read moreA Short Guide to Managing Family Businesses in India
How can family businesses overcome managerial challenges? This ISBInsight Short Guide provides some pointers on how families can govern their businesses well.
Read moreThe Myth of Jealous Women
Is the much-publicised women’s jealousy in the workplace really an issue or a sexist stereotype? How can men and women cope with the feelings of jealousy? Swati Desai has some advice that draws on research.
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