1.

Suzuki's International Strategy, Organization Structure, and Subsidiary in

India
 International Strategy:
 Moved from global to multi-domestic strategy.
 Decentralized decision-making for local market adaptation.
 Suzuki's Action in India:
 Localized production to understand and meet Indian market needs.
 Joint venture with Maruti Udyog Limited for regulatory advantage.
 Organization Structure:
 Flat hierarchy with functional divisions and decentralization.
 High formalization and specialization.
 Advantages of Structure:
 Enables strategic focus for top management.
 Empowers lower-level managers and enhances job satisfaction.
 Disadvantages:
 Potential lack of understanding of overall strategy by lower-level
managers.
 Coordination challenges and conflicting objectives.
 International Subsidiary:
 Ownership influence, board representation, strategic direction, and
compliance.
2. Suzuki's Human Resources Policy and Management in India
 Vision: To lead organizational change towards excellence.
 Initiatives: Strategic planning, improved appraisal, training, career
planning, communication, and talent retention.

-Recruitment at Maruti Suzuki aims to acquire competent resources through various channels,
including referrals and formal agreements, targeting both fresh graduates and experienced
professionals with a comprehensive recruitment process.

-Training and Development programs are central to Maruti Suzuki's employee-focused

approach, tailored for different levels and extended to value chain partners to ensure consistent
workforce skills.

-Maruti Suzuki's '360-degree' Appraisal System promotes leadership development and

transparency by evaluating employees not just by superiors, but also by peers and subordinates.

- Employee Motivation at Maruti Suzuki is fostered through competitive salaries, benefits

prioritizing well-being, and encouragement of goal-setting and skill development, fostering an
ambitious spirit among employees.