Labour and Change

In the face of globalization, rapid technological change and increasing international competition, Indian organizations have initiated a wide range of changes in order to both survive and succeed. This book explores various facets of these change processes in order to understand why such initiatives either succeed or fail. Combining theoretical concepts with empirical examples from both the Indian context and international experience, this timely book discusses a range of important topics including: Change initiatives in post-liberalized India; The symbiotic relationship between technology and labour; Issues related to new technologies, organizational restructuring and productivity enhancement schemes; and The role of leadership and knowledge. Based on his analysis, Kuriakose Mamkoottam concludes that real change can take place only with the active participation and involvement of employees at all levels of an organization. This requires a well thought out human resource and industrial relations strategy designed to create an appropriate structural and cultural environment to encourage change. The author also drives home the point that change is not possible unless organizations are equipped with adequate knowledge, appropriate skills and a suitable attitude.