Letters: A 'rightsizing' effort

In reference to the report, 'Tata Motors to follow no designation policy for hierarchy-free culture'

A ‘rightsizing’ effort

This is with reference to the report, “Tata Motors to follow no designation policy for hierarchy-free culture” (June 10). On April 1, 2000, Tata Steel announced the launch of the Performance Ethics Programme to delineate a code of conduct for performance. The primary objective of the programme was to increase focus on attracting, developing and retaining valuable human resources by rewarding high performers adequately and articulating a clear policy for developing and supporting underperformers.

It was realised that there was a need for a radical change in the mindset of the organisation, which was inured to the concept of