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Manpower Trimming Strategy at Wipro: Replacing Human Employees with Software Robots
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Abstract
Issues
The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives:
- To discuss the manpower planning process of HR managers
- To understand the significance of automation technology for the future of work
- To discuss the challenges for HR managers jn managing the changing nature of workforce
- To discuss potential strategies that HR managers may opt for to reduce the career uncertainties of employees whose jobs will be lost due to automation.
Contents |
INTRODUCTION |
BACKGROUND NOTE |
WIPRO’S PUSH TOWARD AUTOMATION |
SELECT SERVICES DELIVERED BY WIPRO’S FIXOMATICTM |
ACTIONS TAKEN BY COMPETITOR FIRMS |
THE OTHER SIDE OF AUTOMATION |
WIPRO’S MANPOWER TRIMMING CHALLENGE | EXHIBIT |
Keywords
Automation,Manpower planning,Downsizing,Organizational Behavior,Workforce reduction,Work redesign,Systematic change,Productivity,Efficiency, Effectiveness, Equity theory, Employee morale, Motivation, Employer branding, War for talent