Dr. C. Bhaktavatsala Rao received his Ph.D. Degree in Industrial Management and M.Tech. Degree in Industrial Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai. He received his B.E. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Dr. C. B. Rao has over forty-four years of diversified experience in strategic and operational leadership of large reputed companies, including global multi-national corporations, in India. Dr. Rao is a prolific writer with over one hundred and thirty publications in economic and business dailies and refereed journals. This book is the eighth in the series of books authored and published by Dr. Rao under his LeaderCrest Banner over the last thirty six months. Dr. C. B. Rao is currently Dr. Ajit Singhvi Chair Professor in Management Studies at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai. Dr. Rao also supports select global and Indian corporations as Senior Advisor.