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Global "Body Shopping": An Indian Labor System in the Information Technology Industry (Information Series)

Name: Global "Body Shopping": An Indian Labor System in the Information Technology Industry (Information Series)
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Book Synopsis: How can America's information technology (IT) industry predict serious labor shortages while at the same time laying off tens of thousands of employees annually? The answer is the industry's flexible labor management system--a flexibility widely regarded as the modus operandi of global capitalism today. Global "Body Shopping" explores how flexibility and uncertainty in the IT labor market are constructed and sustained through concrete human actions. Drawing on in-depth field research in southern India and in Australia, and folding an ethnography into a political economy examination, Xiang Biao offers a richly detailed analysis of the India-based global labor management practice known as "body shopping." In this practice, a group of consultants--body shops--in different countries works together to recruit IT workers. Body shops then farm out workers to clients as project-based labor; and upon a project's completion they either place the workers with a different client or "bench" them to await the next placement. Thus, labor is managed globally to serve volatile capital movement. Underpinning this practice are unequal socioeconomic relations on multiple levels. While wealth in the New Economy is created in an increasingly abstract manner, everyday realities--stock markets in New York, benched IT workers in Sydney, dowries in Hyderabad, and women and children in Indian villages--sustain this flexibility.

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Looking for insights into the intriguing world of the information technology industry? Look no further! Introducing "Global 'Body Shopping': An Indian Labor System in the Information Technology Industry", the must-read book that unravels the mysteries behind America's IT labor shortages and layoffs. Through in-depth research and a captivating blend of ethnography and political economy analysis, Xiang Biao uncovers the secrets behind the industry's flexible labor management system – a system that has come to define global capitalism today.

Delve into the rich tapestry of global labor practices as you explore the concept of "body shopping." This exceptional book takes you on a journey from southern India to Australia, shedding light on how the IT industry recruits and manages its workforce through the collaboration of international consultants, aptly named "body shops." Witness how these body shops effectively match skilled IT professionals with projects, ensuring a seamless workflow and dynamic adaptability.

But this book is not just about labor management practices; it addresses the wider socio-economic implications of this global phenomenon. From the fluctuations in stock markets to the plight of benched IT workers and the intricacies of dowries, Xiang Biao provides a comprehensive analysis of the intricate web of relationships that sustain this system. Discover how the complex interplay between wealth creation and everyday realities intertwines, painting a vivid picture of the global IT industry.

Experience a book that blends rigorous research with captivating storytelling, delivering valuable insights into the inner workings of the IT industry. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business professional, or simply curious about the world we live in, "Global 'Body Shopping'" will leave you with a newfound understanding of the global labor market. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey – get your copy now!

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