Nirmalya Kumar: India's invisible innovation

The video explores India's rise as a global hub for software development and back office services, leading to a shift of white-collar jobs from the West. It questions whether India can also become a hub for innovation, challenging the notion that innovation is exclusive to the West. The research identifies four types of 'invisible innovation' in India, including business customer innovation, outsourcing, process innovation, and management innovation. The implications of this shift include a 'sinking skill ladder' and the 'browning' of top management teams. A case study of IBM illustrates these trends.

What has been a significant consequence of India's rise as a hub for software development and back office services?

• Decline in India's educational standards

• Flight of white-collar jobs to India

• Increased manufacturing jobs in the West

• Growth of manufacturing jobs in India

What was the initial reaction of executives when asked about India's potential for innovation?

• They were optimistic about India's potential

• They were unsure about India's capabilities

• They believed India was already a leader in innovation

• They laughed and dismissed the idea

What is 'invisible innovation' as described in the transcript?

• Innovation that is only theoretical

• Innovation that is not easily seen by end users

• Innovation that is visible to end users

• Innovation that is restricted to local markets

Which of the following is NOT a type of invisible innovation mentioned in the transcript?

• Outsourcing innovation

• Innovation for business customers

• Product innovation for end users

• Management innovation

What is the 'sinking skill ladder' in the context of India's innovation?

• A method to improve educational standards

• A self-perpetuating cycle of outsourcing jobs

• A strategy to retain top talent in the West

• A new model for global management

What challenge does India's educational system face in sustaining innovation?

• Lack of interest in technology

• Inability to produce enough skilled graduates

• Excessive focus on humanities

• Over-reliance on foreign education

What is the 'browning of the TMT' referring to?

• The diversification of top management teams

• The decline of Western management practices

• The reduction of management roles

• The focus on local markets

What is a significant factor contributing to the 'browning of the TMT'?

• The reduction of global trade

• The decline of Western economies

• The focus on European markets

• The rise of R&D talent in India and China

What trend is illustrated by the IBM case study?

• IBM's reduction in workforce

• IBM's shift in employment from the U.S. to India

• IBM's decline in global influence

• IBM's focus on local markets

What question does the IBM case study raise about the company?

• Is IBM a leader in innovation?

• Is IBM an American or Indian company?

• Is IBM expanding in Europe?

• Is IBM reducing its workforce?