This book is a seminal attempt to understand the nature of Indian management and how it can be institutionalized. With an in-depth historical perspective and a thorough analysis of four types of Indian organizations-traditional family-owned private sector; public sector; government departments and multinationals-the author highlights certain common styles, policies and practices that are in consonance with the Indian environment and also provides guidelines for management practices for Indian organizations. Also in this book: evolution of management in India from ancient times to the present; evolution of management practices in the West and Japan; their strengths and weaknesses as also their relevance in the Indian context; overview of Indian management and the future direction it could take.