HRM in a Global Business Environment: Analysis of the Japanese Culture

Dr T. N. Shreedhar

On 27th November 2012, Department of Business Administration (MBA), of Shree Devi Institute of Technology organized a guest lecture by Dr T. N. Shreedhar, professor of MBA Department, Mangalore University on the topic HRM in a Global Business Environment: Analysis of the Japanese Culture. He explained about Japanese management techniques and significance of those techniques in the Indian context.

Principal of Shree Devi Institute of Technology Dr K. E. Prakash appreciated the efforts of MBA Department for organizing such programmes, which enhances the knowledge of students and this can make them competent in the global context. Assistant professor Mr Navin Kumar welcomed the guest and Assistant professor Mr Abhay kumar introduced the guest. Student representative Ms Sharon Carol D’Cunha was the Master of the Ceremony. Ms Nethravathi P. S., H.O.D., Department of Computer Science was also present for the lecture.

MBA Freshers Day 2012 held at SDIT

'Alhoha 2012' was organized to welcome the first year students of MBA 2012-14 batch on 17th November, 2012. The program began at 10 am with a formal function.
Mrs. Geetha Pai, Asst. Vice-president, Axis Bank was the cheif guest of the function. Dr K. E. Prakash, Principal, SDIT., Mr K. M. Jagdish, Administrative officer, SDIT,  Prof. (Lt Cdr) Suresh Kumar, H.O.D., MBA, were also present for the function.
The prayer song was lead by Mr Sharon Thomas of 2nd year.  Chief guest & HOD addressed the gathering through motivational words, followed by the presidential address by Dr K. E. Prakash, Principal, SDIT.  Memento was given to chief guest as a token of gratitude.
Several games & activities were conducted by 2nd year MBA students for the fresher’s. There was also entertainment programs given by both the first year and second year MBA students.
Mr Justin Pais welcomed the gathering and Ms Rubiya Shafreen proposed the vote of thanks. MC's for the day were Ms Syama Raveendran & Mr Anurag Ranjith. Refreshments were served to all the students and the staff.

Report: Ms Rubiya Shafreen
Pics: Mr Suraj Francis Noronha, Assistant Professor

Ms Preethi D'Souza motivates the MBA freshers

The Orientation Program for the First Year MBA and MCA students was organised on 6th October, 2012. Ms Preethi D'Souza was the resource person for the program. She highlighted the need of a positive attitude, taking leadership and motivated the students to take up their PG courses very seriously and at the same time to enjoy studies and other extra curricular activities.

Ms Preethi D'Souza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Commerce, Mangalore University. She has a decade’s experience of teaching the Post Graduate students of MBA, MCom and MHRD. Her areas of interest are Management, Human Resource Development, Learning Interventions, Marketing Management, International Trade and Entrepreneurship Development. Presently she is perusing her PhD in the area of Talent Management.  She is a life coach and gives individual counseling to students. She has conducted more than hundred workshops for students and even for teachers. She is a corporate trainer and has given training to employees in organisations of service and production sector. She is a trainer for bank staffs and other organisations in Karnataka.