Federal Soft Systems: Unraveling The Full Potential Of Every Employee By Encouraging Transparency & Collaboration At All Levels

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Federal Soft Systems: Unraveling The Full Potential Of Every Employee By Encouraging Transparency & Collaboration At All Levels

As a result of globalization, the proliferation of new information and communication technologies (ICTs), and the liberalization process, the growth of the IT industry in India must be understood within the larger political and economic context. In contrast to the work culture seen in the old economy or 'traditional' Indian enterprises, the software sector looks to have brought a new work culture to India. The majority of Indian IT businesses that are in operation follow or make an effort to adopt the current Western management paradigm. This concept promotes an open and informal work environment as well as flat, adaptable organizational structures based on broader groups or matrices as opposed to rigid grades and complex hierarchies. The novel corporate workplace is designed to empower...