Human Resource Development Practices  in Indian Information Technology Sector �  an Empirical Study of Emerging Trends

Prof. V. Narasimha Rao; K. Srinivas

Volume : II, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

Human Resource Development Practices in Indian Information Technology Sector � an Empirical Study of Emerging Trends

Prof. V. Narasimha Rao, K. Srinivas

Abstract :

Information Technology Industry is one of the fastest growing, knowledge and skill intensive industries in India. There has been a significant difference in the trends of human resource development practices in Indian Information Technology sector pre and post liberalization eras. The rapid development in the modern and competitive era is possible only through effective human resource development practices. In the IT industry attracting, nurturing talent, retaining and managing human resources have been the crucial issues. The growth of IT companies worldwide depends on the intellectual capital it possesses. Needless to say the emerging IT sector cannot be effectively managed through traditional human resource development practices. India retains its position as the world�s leading global sourcing destination for IT - BPO services. In order to remain competitive in future, the IT sector in India has to enhance the skilled talent pool through good HRD practices. An attempt is made in this paper to study the emerging trends in Indian IT Industry.