C. K. Prahalad (C. K. Prahalad)

C. K. Prahalad was an influential Indian management thinker and professor known for his work in business strategy. He is best known for co-authoring the concept of the "Core Competence" of corporations, which emphasizes that businesses should focus on their unique strengths to achieve competitive advantage. Prahalad also introduced the idea of "Bottom of the Pyramid," suggesting that companies can profit by serving low-income markets. His insights reshaped how businesses think about strategy, globalization, and corporate social responsibility, making him a key figure in modern management theory.