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Examining the 70-Hour Work Week: Insight or Imposition by Infosys' Narayana Murthy | Data Point podcast
Nov 9, 2023
Narayana Murthy, Founder of Infosys, discusses the merits and drawbacks of extended work hours in India and compares it to post-war economies like Germany and Japan. They explore the relationships between working hours, productivity, and gender bias. The podcast also examines the challenges of R&D spending, work-life balance, and the need for productivity and empathetic leadership in India's workforce.
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Quick takeaways
- Comparing work hours alone may not lead to higher productivity; factors like capital investment and technology are also important.
- Increased work hours may have negative consequences for employment and work-life balance, particularly in a labor surplus economy like India.
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Productivity and Work Hours
Increasing work hours to improve productivity is a topic of debate. N.R. Narayana Murthy suggested a 70-hour work week, citing the examples of post-war Germany and Japan. However, comparing work hours alone may not lead to higher productivity. It is important to consider the context of different industries and sectors. Additionally, while India has high work hours, its output per hour has not increased as much as in developed countries like Germany and the United States. This suggests that factors other than work hours, such as capital investment and technology, play a significant role in improving productivity.
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