Grooming Future Leaders – The Infosys way

“Every situation is what you make it to be. Confidence is half the battle, and leadership is making the impossible

look possible.”

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List of contents

Introduction to Infosys Focus area of this Case SWOT Analysis of Infosys Strategies & Methods adopted by Infosys Evaluation of strategies & the Initiatives Suggestion for other initiatives Conclusion

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Introduction To Infosys Infosys Technologies Ltd. was started in 1981 by N

R Narayan Murthy. Today, It is a global leader in the "next generation"

of IT and consulting. Infosys serves the client globally and is one of the

pioneers in strategic offshore outsourcing of software services.

Infosys was the first Indian company to be listed in the NASDAQ stock exchange and also it earned the highest level of certification, CMM level 5.

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Cont…LEADERSHIP

“The principal dynamic force that motivates and coordinates the organization in the accomplishment of its objectives”.

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Focus Area Of This Case The core focus area of this case is the human

resource development. Infosys Company mainly believed in creating a strong foundation for building leadership at macro level economy.

Therefore, Infosys mainly emphasis on values & ethics for creating brilliant technology professionals.

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SWOT Analysis of Infosys

A.) Strengths B.) Weakness- Strong financial position. - High Rates of Attrition.

- Cost Advantage. - Decreasing competitive advantage.

- Global & 24/7 Delivery Capability. - Excessive dependence on USA

C.) Opportunities D.) Threats- Product innovation. - Increased competition in IT

industry.

- Increased focus on high end work. - Global economic slowdown .

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Strategies & Methods adopted by Infosys

Strategies Adopted by Infosys:

1.) Recruitment Strategy. 2.) Infosys Leadership Development Strategy.

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Methods adopted by Infosys

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Evaluation of Strategies & the Initiatives

Infosys mainly believe in an organization with least hierarchy and faster decision making.

The culture of Infosys encouraged overall development of the infosceions. Employee could pursue their interest in area such as sports, arts, culture, etc.

The concept of leadership development very well implanted by Infosys, now a day's other company i.e.IBM,Microsoft, TCS & etc. will follow this type to achieve appropriate target set by the management.

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Suggestion For Other Initiatives

Focus on team work and group problem solving abilities

Parent Organization initiatives

Implement social initiative or activity

Try to focus on Green initiative to improve environmental conditions

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Conclusion Narayan Murthy is a visionary who applied his

leadership skills to build one of the biggest IT companies in India. Infosys Stress on Building and maintaining relationships.

So, we can conclude that Infosys implemented recruitment strategy, leadership development strategy, for this they applied several training program, institute & facilities to fulfil the global leader demand.

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