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NEWSMAKER
A Man Always on the Move
-- MP Vishali
Sunil Bharti Mittal is the Founder, Chairman, and group CEO of Bharti Enterprises. He started his career at 18,
after graduating from Punjab University in India, by borrowing $1,500 to make bicycle crankshafts. Today he heads a
$5 bn Group whose flagship company is Bharti Airtel, India's largest mobile operator.
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PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
Interpersonal Communications
The Key to Excellence in Management
-- Ambica Sengupta
The understanding of the self and others is the basis of
interpersonal communicationsthe only lubricant that allows the smooth functioning of
the great machinery called business.
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PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
Unleash the Untapped
Potential Within
-- Dominic T
Self-discipline is one of the most important factors we need to develop in order
to come out of our comfort zone.
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HRD
Reflective Practices
for MBAs
-- BVS Prasad
Reflection is a natural associate of any human undertaking. Planning,
execution and reflection are cyclic in nature and contribute to professionalism in all fields
of human activity.
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B-SCHOOLS
MBA in Times of Recession
-- Vivekanand
The current economic recession has affected every aspect of our existence
and efforts are being made to overcome this crisis. This article explores
the challenges being faced by management graduates, in general, and
business schools, in particular, due to the economic crisis and what can be done to
reduce its negative impact to some extent.
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COVER STORY
Management Students
Capability Development
-- TK Guha
The aim of management education should be to nurture the inherent talent of
the student, leading to the emergence of a fully integrated individual
before becoming a manager. Management students need to have not only
subject knowledge but also knowledge of the inner self. The business schools
should focus on this aspect.
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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Economic Recession
Transforming the Work-Life Balance
-- S David Amirtha Rajan and P Shyamala
There are several ways to encourage work-life balance during
recession. Management support for work-life balance is critical, and it must come from
the top. Too often, the perception that hard work is the only way to rise in a
company keeps employees at the grindstone. Setting priorities allows workers to
schedule tasks over a reasonable period of time. Job sharing can keep two
valuable employees busy while reducing work-related stress. Therefore, global
recession has to be managed and many strategies have to be adopted to maintain
work-life balance.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Entrepreneur
Growth Driver of Social and Economic Change
-- Suyampirakasam
The business entrepreneur, the archetypal enterprising person, has become
the focus of attention in many nations as a growth engine for bringing social
and economic prosperity. This article examines what exactly is the meaning of
the term `Entrepreneurs' and their role in shaping the economic growth of a
country, amidst much changes in an economy.
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TECHNOLOGY
Technology Management
Emerging Challenges
-- Himanshu Joshi and Pallavi Dhyani
Effective management of technology seems to be one of the most significant
ways by which India can overcome the hurdles in its path of development and
leapfrog towards attaining a rapid economic growth within the shortest period of time.
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Professionalism and
Managerial Ethics
-- Kamaleswar Deka
No organization can ever flourish without a strong organizational culture.
Work ethics, corporate values, code of conduct and loyalty to the organization must
be strongly embedded in the minds of all employees for them to contribute their
best to the organizations.
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Decision Making
Think Quants, Think Logical
-- GRC Nair
Quantitative approach is becoming more and more important in decision
making, which is the essential job of any manager. This article is an attempt to
demystify the quantitative subject for many who do not feel at home with maths or quants.
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BOOK REVIEW
Spiral Up
...And Other Management Secrets Behind Wildly Successful Initiatives
-- Author: Jane C Linder
This book focuses on the so-called `best practice management' methods
which merely serve to avoid failure rather than produce unconventional,
spectacular success. This idea is explained through case studies and real-life examples.
The book is about everyday heroes who avoid mediocrity and make a crucial
impact on their organizations by creating clear and inspiring visions.
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