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INTERVIEW
Virtual World Ambassador
Siddharth is the founder and Geek-in-Chief of Indusgeeks, the India's first and the largest Metaverse
Development Company. He is also the resident futurologist and chef. He comes to Indusgeeks from the college drop-outs.
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B-SCHOOLS
Specialization at B-Schools: A Reality or Another Management Fad?
-- Bholanath Dutta
The scope for an MBA graduate is unparalleled. MBA the most
sought-after program, brings career opportunities in plenty. The increasing demand of
the program resulted in mushrooming B-Schools across the world. The
ever-increasing complexities of business has shifted the focus from
traditional specialization areas like marketing, finance and HR to
micro-specialization areas like retail, banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals,
entrepreneurship, technology etc. This article gives an overview of reality check of
various specializations offered by B-Schools and vis-à-vis industry acceptance.
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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Generation Y: Reality Bites
-- V Venkateswara Rao
The current global economic slowdown marked the beginning of a bleak
future for the youngest members of the workforce the world over. It has even
been worse in such industries as finance and technology, which employ large
number of young people where thousands of people have already been axed.
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JOB MARKET
Indian Job Market: Emerging Trends
-- Vikas Shrotriya
Indian job market is exhibiting significant changes quantitatively as well
as qualitatively. The emergence of newer sectors along with substantial changes
in conventional sectors has guided the job market in recent past. Though the
job market is not able to cope up with the pressure of burgeoning Indian
population, it is definitely offering more opportunities than earlier. The composition of
jobs being offered has also undergone tremendous change. Today's job market
is highly reactive and responsive to any change in Indian economy and
global economy. This article discusses some aspects of Indian job market.
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COVER STORY
Entrepreneurial Creativity and Career
-- Vivekanand
Given the state of the economy, there is a possibility that many would
be tempted to take the entrepreneurial route. While venturing in this direction,
it is better to assess one's own capabilities, values and motives.
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COVER STORY
Entrepreneurial Education and Learning
-- Dr. M Gail Derrick, Dr. James G Coe and Dr. Paul B Carr
Utilizing a living case study to facilitate the learning methodology
purposefully gives MBA students a sense of ownership over learning and connects
class theory investigation with practical real-world business application.
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MANAGEMENT GURU
Gary Hamel: Most Influential Thinker on Strategy
-- N Vijaya Lakshmi
Hospital administrator turned MBA with a long list of publications, Gary
Hamel's pioneering concepts such as core competencies, strategic intent,
industry revolution and management innovation have brought a paradigm shift in
the practice of management around the world.
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CAREER MANAGEMENT
What Makes a Good MBA Candidate?
-- Neeta Baporikar
A good MBA student shows evidence of leadership potential and
consistent academic achievement. Other abilities include creativity,
dedication, commitment and professionalism.
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CAREER MANAGEMENT
Working for Big Name Companies Promises and Pitfalls
-- Bonnie Hagemann
No longer will professionals need to take a blind leap of faith to
determine whether or not they make the right decision when it comes to choosing
their career path. Armed with more knowledge, they can confidently choose a
career path that will ensure a better career choice and ultimately give them
job satisfaction.
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Effectiveness of Placement Training
-- Nagaraja K
Efforts in making a `student placement' start not at the PG or MBA level, but at
a very young age. This article discusses what can be done at the PG level
by stakeholders.
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PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
Thinking Skills
-- Sweta Banerjee
Intellectual skills such as reasoning and problem-solving must be harnessed
in an individual for the betterment of self and the organization.
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CAREER MANAGEMENT
Pursuit of Young MBAs
-- Vissapragada Srinivas
MBA graduates must desist from rushing ahead to capture smart pay
packs without acquiring professional competency. In the initial days of the
MBA program, students must focus on social skills and self-awareness to become
a people's manager.
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BOOK REVIEW
Crucibles of Leadership: How to Learn from Experience to Become a Great Leader
-- Author: Robert J Thomas,
Reviewed by AV Vedpuriswar
This book teaches leaders how to be lifelong learners by leveraging
their transformational experiences. It explains how leaders can develop their
personal learning strategies to draw deep insights from their `crucible experiences'. It
is the duty of every organization to help people develop themselves to
acquire practical experiences.
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