For class discussion, Feb. 10, 2009, three articles about India.


- indian software.pdf
  "Can Indian Software Firms Compete with the Global Giants?"
  Computer, July 2006, pp. 43-47

1.  Early in the article, the author states that the global delivery
business model that Indian IT companies have relied on is "irreversible."
Can you challenge this claim?  

2.  What sort of software projects are undertaken in India?
What are some significant obstacles for future growth?

3.  In your own words, what is the typical evolutionary path of an
IT company based in a place like India, based on the article?

4.  According to the article, what is essential for a company to
become an international leader and win huge contracts?


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- india it.pdf
  "India's IT Services Industry"
  Computer, Jan. 2005, pp. 71-75

5.  What is a service network in India?  How do they work?
How is subcontracting different in India versus the US?

6.  How has the Indian government promoted the growth of the country's
IT industry?  Would it be a worthwhile investment for your country?


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- india software.pdf
  "Envisioning the Future of India's Software Services Business"
  Communications of the ACM, Oct. 2006, pp. 15-17

7.  Suppose you have invested in an Indian IT company.  What would
your concerns be as you consider the future of the industry in India?

8.  What are some common weaknesses in Indian IT firms?  Which seem
most significant to you?