CMR ManagementEducation Conference(CMR-MEC) 2019

7 & 8 J u n e 2 0 1 9

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

Partners Global Compact Network in IndiaAdecco Group, India

VenueCMR University OMBR Campus, #5, Bhuvanagiri, OMBR Layout

Chikka Banaswadi, Bengaluru-560043

(A�liated to Bengaluru North University Approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Recognized by Government of Karnataka)

The Economic Times

About the Conference

ObjectivesGuidelines

Conference sub-themes

Participation

Since the first introduction at Harvard University in 1908,

the MBA as a formal degree, has witnessed significant

changes in terms of its objectives, scope and character.

Once considered essential for managing manufacturing

processes scientifically, the degree is now one of the

most flexible and generic when it comes to trained leader-

ship and management need. Even one may now see

increasing number of management graduates finding

place in many non-profit and other organizations, which

were earlier not considered relevant for MBA. This implies

the growing acceptability of the skills, knowledge and

attitude set delivered through the multi-disciplinary MBA

programme. However, this also possesses a challenge in

terms of balancing the academic requirements to meet

To map students’ perspectives of MBA programme;

To discuss content, pedagogy and contextual require-

ments of an MBA programme;

To explore corporate expectations from MBA graduates;

To brainstorm the possible ways of improving quality of

MBA with emphasis on research.

The paper should comprise abstract, introduction, research questions/ Objectives/ Hypothesis, Literature review, Research Methodology and findings.Abstract should not exceed 300 words with Key- words.Font -Time New Roman, font size 12, Line Spacing 1.5 and document size A4.

Full length paper including abstract should not exceed 3000 words.

Selected papers/articles will be considered for publication in CMR Journal Special Issue ISSN-2395-2083.

The Participants are required to forward their full papers to cbs@cmr.ac.inHardcopy /CD may be sent to the following address:Conference Secretary CMR Centre for Business studies#5, Bhuvanagiri, OMBR Campus, Chikka Banaswadi, Bangalore-5600437022442062 | 9035612613Email: cbs@cmr.ac.in

The conference is organized into following (or related) sub-themes:

Orienting MBA towards corporate-culture

Balancing corporate expectations in MBA programme design

Can we link ROI to MBA programme?

The Conference is targeted at Advisors of B Schools /Directors/Dean

/HOD’s/Senior Faculty/HR Managers/Recruiters/Consultants /Business

Leaders and Industry Association Functionaries/Students and all other

Stake holders of B –School growth and Prosperity.

Call for Papers

The organizing committee invites scholarly papers /Articles and

Case Studies on the themes & Sub-themes as per the prescribed

guidelines

the industry expectations, which is changing fast under

the rapid changing environmental factors. The manage-

ment education, which comprises of undergraduate,

postgraduate and research degrees, requires continuous

research-focused action to improve its’ quality. While

celebrating 111 years of successful journey of MBA as an

academic programme, CMR Group of Institutions and

CMR University establishes a conference series ‘CMR

Management Education Conference (CMR-MEC)’, which

will be an annual scholarly event with the aim of enhanc-

ing quality and relevance of management education. This

year, the conference theme is ‘MBA Journey 111: Emerging

Opportunities and Challenges’.

Registration form:Online Registration:-REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT SHOULD BE

MADE THROUGH ONLINE BANK TRANSFER

The details of fee transfer including the transaction no and date/UTR

no must be shared with cbs@cmr.ac.in

Bank : State Bank of India

A/c Name : CMR Centre for Business Studies

A/c No : 64047558534

IFS Code : SBIN0040283

Branch code: 40283

5:30pm - 6:30pm Registration and Welcome

Programme Outline

Patrons:

Co-Patrons:

Advisory committee:

Conference Chair

Reception Dinner

Release of Survey-Report followed by Press-Conference

Inaugural Session Key-Note: Mr. Marco Valssechi, CEO - The Adecco Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm

7:30pm - 8:00pm

8:00pm - 9:30pm

Limited accommodation available for outstation delegates on payment of

additional charges. For further details contact: 9035612613

DAY 1 - 7 June 2019

DAY 2 - 8 June 2019

8:00am - 9:00am Co�ee, bite and networking

Plenary Session2

Health-Break

Plenary Session19:00am - 10:30am

10:30 - 11:00am

11:00am - 12:30pm

Lunch-Break12:30pm - 1:15pm

Paper Presentation (Parallel Tracks)1:15pm - 2:45pm

Valedictory Session2:45pm - 3:15pm

High-Tea and Farewell3:15pm - 3:30pm

‘MBA – Past, Present and Future’Chairperson: Drs. Akanksha Sharma Speakers: Dr. Ramesh,Dr. B.G. Sathyaprasad, Dr. Sridhar Shetty

‘Corporate Expectations from MBA - Insights’Session Moderator: Prof. Drs. Marianne FranzenSpeakers: Dr. Arpita Dutta, Mr. Umesh, Mr. Anil Kumar Radhakrishnan, Mr. Srees,Mr. Kapil Tamot (Nepal)

Registration Fee

Category Amount (INR)

1000.00

1500.00

3000.00Corporate

Faculty Members

Research Scholars/Students

Shri. K.C. Ramamurthy, IPS (Retd.) Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha Chairman,CMR Group of InstitutionsBangalore

Dr. Sabitha Ramamurthy Honourable Chancellor CMR University Bangalore

Shri. Jayadeep K.R. Pro-Chancellor CMR UniversityBangalore

Dr. M. S. Shivakumar Vice-Chancellor CMR UniversityBangalore

Prof. S.K. BalaramanRegistrar (Evaluation)CMR UniversityBangalore

Dr. Tristha Ramamurthy ProvostCMR University Bangalore

Smt. Shreya Reddy Director, Finance & HRCMR Group of InstitutionsBangalore

Dr. C.M. Bhaskar Reddy DirectorCMR Group of InstitutionsBangalore

Dr. Praveen RRegistrarCMR UniversityBangalore

Dr. Ramesh DeanMount Carmel College

Dr. M P HrishikeshCMR Centre of Business Studies

Conference Academic Board

Contact Persons

Conference Co-ordination Committee

Drs. Marianne J FranzenProf. Debasish Ghosh | Director & HODDr. Nagaraj M.K. | Senior Professor & DeanDr. Manjunath S.Dr. Soundara RajanDr. Bharath Raj Shetty Dr. Srinivasan K

Dr. M P Hrishikesh : 7022442062Dr. Bharath Raj Shetty : 9980961756Dr. Srinivasan K : 9538111189

Dr. Srinivas K TDr. Bharath Raj Shetty Dr. Shubha ShreeMrs. ShrividyaMrs. Divya Thankom Varghese

Important Dates

27th May 2019Submission of Paper

Registration(Last date)

Final Paper Submission

Acceptance/ Feedback 29th May 2019

31th May 2019

4th June 2019

Conference Date 7th - 8th June 2019

About CMR Centre for Business Studies

CMR Centre for Business Studies (Est.2009) is a Flagship Institute of CMR Group of

Institutions, powerfully advocates inclusive and equitable Management Education

and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all. We o�er quality, Pragmatic

Education through our interrelated programs of instruction and analysis. We have a

tendency to promote discovery development, dissemination and preservation of

knowledge and believe in equipping students by taking them out of the Lecture

rooms and exposing them to their actual sensible field of work.

We strongly and firmly believe in replacing rot learning with creativity. Intune with

this the CMR Life Skills Institute partners with us in providing a competitive edge to

unlock the inventive potential of the scholars. A standalone Master in Business

Administration (MBA) Program go past the Institute and caters to the wants of all

sections of Global society.

The CMR Jnanadhara Trust was established in 1990 as a tribute to the Late Sri Chikka Muni-

yappa Reddy, a visionary educationalist and philanthropist who believed that every individu-

al deserves an education. He dreamt of bringing quality education to the masses. The

Journey started with establishment of the National Junior School (now CMR National Public

School) in 1991.

It has seven schools, four Pre-University colleges and eighteen institutions of higher educa-

tion. It has Centres of Excellence and Research in di�erent fields in all its institutions. CMR

University is the latest entrant into the CMR education space with a vision to nurture creative

thinkers who will drive positive global change.

CMR University is located in Bangalore, the Garden city and Silicon Valley of India. CMR

University is an upcoming university with a focus on promoting interdisciplinary educa-

tion for sustainable development. The University is promoted by CMR Jnanadhara Trust,

a unique educational conglomerate based in Bangalore, India that o�ers a wide range

of courses from the Montessori / Kindergarten level to Post Graduate and Doctoral

programmes in Management, Commerce, Economics, Science, Social Science and

Humanities, Legal Studies, Education, Engineering, Architecture and Technology. Over

20,000 students from more than 58 countries are part of the CMR portals of learning.

The University started with the vision to nurture creative thinkers who will drive positive

global change, has the mandate to promote and undertake the advancement of higher

education in all sectors of general and professional education. CMRU strongly believes

that creativity and life skills are the key competencies required to excel in this complex

world where independent thinkers, product leaders, artists, designers and innovators

are the need of the hour.

At CMR University we prepare our students to excel in a rapidly changing and evolving

world with skills that enable them to innovate, adopt and lead; to instill curiosity, empathy

and social responsibility.

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