The Elephant in the Boardroom: Is India Worth All the Trouble? by Pamela Kunkle explores the challenges of business relationships that span the globe

HOUSTON, TX (MMD Newswire) March 19, 2009 -- The Elephant in the Boardroom: Is India Worth All the Trouble? by Pamela Kunkle argues that certain hiring, training and management strategies can improve the performance of U.S. organizations relying on outsourced labor in India. The book is intended to serve as a roadmap for business leaders tasked with managing personnel both at home and abroad and offers insight on topics including travel, social interaction, language barriers, business continuity and more.

"I was inspired to write after my company's decision to reduce cost by outsourcing to India, which has been the trend for many companies in recent years," Kunkle explains. "Too little has been done to prepare global business participants for Indian culture. Without adequate training, these relationships can result in misunderstandings, frustrated employees and customers, delayed or over-budgeted projects and loss of reputation."

Designed to serve as a resource for businesses in transition, the book opens with a description of how an off-shoring announcement can impact rank-and-file employees. The following chapters focus on related management and workflow challenges, detailing specific suggestions to reduce cultural tension and improve communication.

"I hope the book assists managers and business executives with understanding the Indian culture and how to design business strategies, manage, train and interact effectively with Indian peers and subordinates," says Kunkle.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at kunkle_consulting@sbcglobal.net. The Elephant in the Boardroom: Is India Worth All the Trouble? is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Pamela Kunkle is former vice president of customer service and human resources of a leading global financial services firm. An avid researcher and genealogist, she earned a degree in business management from the University of Phoenix. Kunkle currently resides in Houston with her family and pets where she is at work on her second book.

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Phone: (832) 275-0724
E-mail: kunkle_consulting@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.pamelasmith-kunkle.com

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