Is Information Technology an equal opportunity employment sector? A study with special reference to Kerala

Dr. Mariya T Cheeran; Dr. Saji K S

Volume : IV, Issue : VIII, August - 2015

Is Information Technology an equal opportunity employment sector? A study with special reference to Kerala

Dr. Mariya T Cheeran, Dr. Saji K S

Abstract :

Information Technology (IT) industry is considered as the highest paying industry. The present study is intended to find out whether IT industry is an equal opportunity employment sector as it often claims. It is done as part of a larger study, descriptive cum explorative in nature to understand the general characteristic of the work environment of IT organization in Kerala, the socio-cultural and familial background of professionals and their family issues related with work. India is expected to become a global leader in manpower especially in the technology segment and IT is considered as the highest paying industry across the world. Thus, this study is significant in finding out current status and suggesting possible interventions