History, ownership forms and corporate governance in India
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to trace the evolution and persistence of different forms of business ownership in conjunction with the values and institutions that shaped those forms, and discuss the implications for corporate governance in India.
Design/methodology/approach
Research paper analyzing broad historical trends, integrating multiple frameworks.
Findings
Many ownership forms exist: family, government, professional, and foreign (multinational firms). In each period, shifts in values resulted in shifts in institutional and legislative frameworks, which, in turn, gave rise to different forms of business ownership. The end result, however, has been an amalgamation of diverse co‐existing ownership models, with evidence of evolution towards more balanced values.
Research limitations/implications
Comparative research involving other national contexts will help broaden our understanding of the origins and persistence of different forms of governance. Exploration of other governance mechanisms, such as the changing roles of the board of directors or the impact of legislation, also can be explored in the Indian context.
Practical implications
As multinational firms expand their operations and outsourcing in India, they must understand the existing governance structures in order to better manage their activities.
Originality/value
Perspective of corporate ownership and governance in India using a cultural, institutional, and historical perspective.
Keywords
Citation
Gollakota, K. and Gupta, V. (2006), "History, ownership forms and corporate governance in India", Journal of Management History, Vol. 12 No. 2, pp. 185-198. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552520610654078
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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