70 Hours Work a Week ? Are you Ready
Before forming your opinion on Shri Narayan Murthy’s statement,
It is important to have a complete understanding of the context in which it was made.
There has been a significant amount of discussion and misinformation surrounding narayanamurthy, statement regarding working 70 hours a week.
He urged young individuals to take ownership of their country and willingly choose to work 70 hours a week. Given the current stage of our development, it is imperative that we shift into a higher gear and accelerate our efforts to achieve growth.
However, it is crucial to grasp the actual context of his words. Mr. Murthy was asked several questions by Mohandas Pai about the ideal amount of time to dedicate to work, the correlation between long working hours and productivity, and the importance of work-life balance in fostering creativity. The Indian business community appeared divided on these matters after Mr. Murthy suggested a 70-hour work week for “youngsters” as a means to enhance India’s global competitiveness.
It is important to note that Mr. Murthy did not explicitly state that one must work for 70 hours a week or propose making it mandatory for all corporations.
Instead, he emphasized the need for improved productivity in India in order to effectively compete with countries that have made significant progress.
He urged young individuals to take ownership of their country and willingly choose to work 70 hours a week.
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