Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine senior leadership behaviors across samples of Chinese, Indian, and Western chief executive officers (CEOs). Design/methodology/approach – In this exploratory study, 101 CEOs from three different business contexts were interviewed to...

The paper presents findings of an empirical study, to determine the competencies required to be a successful CEO in India, undertaken by Hay Group and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. under the aegis of the Public Enterprises Selection Board. It is based on competency research methods pioneered...

Recognizing the pivotal role of leadership in building sustainable corporations,. this book analyzes the key qualities that go into the making of a successful CEO. in the Indian business environment. Based on a landmark study which covered some. of the most successful business leaders in India,...