Corporate Restructuring: Crompton Greaves and the Challenge of Globalization [Hardcover]

John Humphrey (Author), Raphael Kaplinsky (Author), Prasad V Saraph (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0761992545 | ISBN-13: 978-0761992547

As developing markets are opened up to global competition, firms in developing countries are being confronted with a host of new problems. In order to explore a broad systemic response to the challenge of globalization, the authors of this unique book critically examine the case of Crompton Greaves Limited, a leading Indian firm in the electrical industry. The book suggests that the answer to this challenge lies in a change in strategic focus rather than in the acquisition of costly new technologies.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd (September 22, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761992545
• ISBN-13: 978-0761992547
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,142,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Unique Contribution ..., August 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Corporate Restructuring: Crompton Greaves and the Challenge of Globalization (Hardcover)

This book is one of the few management/business related books that does not "preach" the readers about what they "should" do, but rather analyzes the realities as they exist for thousands of firms around the world while the firms are grappling with the issues of competing in foreign environment.

The detailed analysis of supplier relations is very cogent and timely in these days of global supply chain management and hollow organisations.

An ideal companion for all business people and researchers interested in Asia...

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book, October 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Corporate Restructuring: Crompton Greaves and the Challenge of Globalization (Hardcover)

I read about this book in "Economic Times" a month or so ago and bought a copy for myself. I am working with a similar company like Crompton Greaves and hence was interested in the book.

From the first page to the last page...the only way I can describe this book is..really really good! I have read the books by lots of management gurus and am really tired of people telling me what to do..this book is a pleasant surprise!

Being familiar with Indian business environment, I am really impressed with this work..as a matter of fact, I have already started some evaluation in my plant based on the book!

In short, a must-have book for all the people interested in how Indian firms are facing up the challenges of globalisation....worth every rupee!