Bangalore Tiger : How Indian Tech Upstart Wipro Is Rewriting the Rules of Global Competition

of all the tech tigers in india, wipro is one of a handfulthat stands out from the pack. in the past five years,it has become one of the most accomplished techservices providers in the world, delivering businessvalue through a combination of process excellence,quality frameworks, and service delivery innovation.totally dedicated to customer satisfaction, wipro isknown to go above and beyond to make customershappy. its a move thats paid off handsomely, witha 24 percent operating profit in its tech servicesdivisionmore than twice the industry average. Bangalore Tiger is the story of Wipros transformationand its impact on the tech services industry andthe rules of global competition. businessweek seniorwriter Steve Hamm takes you inside the halls of thistransnational phenomenon to reveal the true secretsof Wipros superior business: its people, principles,and core competencies. from wipros triumphs to its missteps, hammmines a treasure of business lessons, explaining howand, more important, why it is necessary to: Expand quickly without stumblingFollow the new rules for outsourcersInnovate every dayor elseBe obsessive about customersMotivate employees the Wipro wayPlan three years ahead to preparefor rapid growth hamm also gives you a rare glimpse into the mind ofwipros charismatic chairman and thought leader, azimpremji. guiding wipros growth every step of the way,premji was one of the first business leaders in india todecree that his company would not pay bribes. youllsee how his adoption of world-class business processeshelped wipro thriveand how wipro is helping to fulfillhis dream of a better educated, more prosperous india.removing the shroud of secrecy around indianmanagement principles, hamm provides a real-worldblueprint for operating a successful transnationalorganization, as viewed through the eye of thebangalore tiger.