Infosys Technologies: Powered By Intellect, Driven By Values
28 Pages Posted: 29 Jul 2005
Date Written: June 2005
Abstract
This case documents the evolution of Infosys Technologies from its humble beginnings in 1981 to its position in 2004 as one of the most admired companies in India with revenues exceeding US$ 1 billion, profits of US$ 270 million (CAGR in revenues and profits of approximately 60% over the past 10 years), and a workforce exceeding 25,000 employees. The case focuses on the values of the founders, and the extent to which these values have allowed the company to sustain such high growth rates over a ten year period.
Keywords: Values based management, ethical leadership, managing growth
JEL Classification: L21, L86, M12, M13, M14
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