Transcription: Interview with P. K. Basu (November 2011)

Interviewed by: Indira Chowdhury
Interview Place: Tata Hall, IIM Calcutta, Kolkata
Interview Date: 15th November 2011

 Table of Contents:

  • Context of joining IIM (sent for by Prime Minister); educational background.
  • Managerial experience; management as a performing art.
  • Impact of Chairmanship; interest in recruitment; recruiting experienced faculty.
  • Being woken up by Krishna Menon; collaboration between Sloan and the Government.
  • Setting up Tata Hall with the help of J. R. D. Tata; other achievements.
  • Establishing the Centre for Public Enterprise; interactions with Directors of IIM-C.
  • IIM’s global brand image; the Institute’s managerial orientation.

     2011-11-15

     IIM Calcutta
...