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A.Y.S.Parisutha Nadar Memorial Lecture

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000

A.Y.S.Parisutha Nadar Memorial Lecture, by His Excellency Shri. R. Viswanathan, Former Ambassador of India to Latin America, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India.

Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology for Management & Social Science

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology for Management & Social Science by Dr. Reeves Wesley, Professor, VIT Business School, Chennai

One-day FDP on Research Methodology for Management & Social Science was conducted at Gnanam School of Business, Sengipatti. The resource person Dr. REEVES WESLEY, MBA, Ph.D, FDP-IIM(A) Professor, VIT Business school, Chennai led the FDP meaningfully. The main objective of the workshop was to impart knowledge in the area of Research Methodology for Faculty and Research Scholars. Faculty members and teachers from various colleges and schools of Trichy and Thanjavur participated in this one-day development program. The participants were taught the topic on scaling methods, sampling techniques, parametric & non parametric methods and correlation and regression analysis. The resource person outlined clearly every information about how a research should be done. The resource person elaborated that research is both experiencing and reasoning and must be regarded as the most successful approach to discovery of truth. During the wrap up of the training, the faculty members clarified their doubts and their queries were promptly answered. Thus it was yet another meaningful day of learning at GSB benefitting most of the Faculty and Research Scholars in and around Trichy and Thanjavur.

ICE Breaking Session for II Semester

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000

ICE Breaking Session for II Semester by Dr. N. Panchanathan, Retired Head, Dept of English Literature, Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli.

A Two-Day workshop on "Counseling for Managers"

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 17:00:00 +0000

A Two-Day workshop on "Counseling for Managers" by Rev Fr. Jacob, Sampurna Monfort College, Bangalore.

In Gnanam School of Business, a seminar-workshop on personality development and communication skills was conducted on 8 and 9 November 2013. The resource person was Bro. Jacob Ezhanikatt, the Principal of Sampurna, Montfort College, Bangalore. It was a life-transformation program for the students of Business Management.He began with how to love people and things in the world and exercise eco-friendliness like St. Francis Assisi or Ramana Maharishi with care and compassion of Mother Theresa.

He also dealt with the psychology of learning and psycho-social development of individuals. He stressed on the need to have modelling type of leadership who will manage their companies without corruption and fraud. If India has to grow into a super-power in all dimensions of progress, it can be achieved only by sincerity of heart and a spirit of systematic hardworking.

He made us understand the tragedy of drug-abuse, child-abuse and disrespect for female persons through striking stories and short-films. There were also group dynamic exercises where the participants were taught positive thinking, sincerely appreciating others and possessing a deep sense of gratitude to Cosmic Power, to people, and to the nature as a whole. He also taught them creative visualization and transcendental meditation.

According to their feedback, the MBA students enjoyed the days of seminar as very interesting and instructive where they learnt to set goals for their future and pave strategies to reach their objectives.

A Two Day Certificate course on "Rural Marketing" for 2012-14 Batch students

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:00:00 +0000

A Two Day Certificate course on "Rural Marketing" for 2012-14 Batch students by Anugrah Madison Rural Academy (AMRA) and Gnanam School of Business.

Installation of Office bearers of Cicero Circle - The Orators' forum of GSB

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Installation of Office bearers of Cicero Circle - The Orators' forum of GSB.

The Installation ceremony will be presided over by Mr. S. P. Selvaraj, Hon'ble Chairman of GSB and Mr. Agni Sharman, CEO of Sharman Cabs has kindly consented to be the chief guest of the occasion and deliver the Key-note address.

Cerebral Connect on the topic "The Science of Industrial Marketing"

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Cerebral Connect on the topic "The Science of Industrial Marketing" by Isaac Emmanuel, Head - Business Development & Social Business Initiatives at Bayer Material Science, Mumbai.

"Deepaka Utsav" - Light the knowledge, A Pre - Diwali celebration at GSB

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Power Talk on the topic "Data Analysis in Business Decision Making"

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0000

A two-day certificate programme titled, "Stress Management for Future Managers"

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Faculty Development Programme on Innovative Teaching Techniques for 21st century learner's

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0000

A Faculty Development Programme on “Innovative Teaching Techniques for 21st century Learners” by Dr. K. Alex, Associate Professor, St. Joseph's College, Trichy and Dr. Anita Priya Raja, Associate Professor, Gnanam School of Business, Thanjavur was conducted at Gnanam School of Business on 25th October 2013 for the faculties from various institutions between 9 AM and 4 PM. Faculties from other colleges of Trichy and Thanjavur like Jamal Mohamed College, Sri Pushpam College, Kundavai Nachiyar Govt. Arts College, Adaikala Matha College, Raja Serafoji College etc. took part in the session. The resource persons explained the steps to enhance the academic and intellectual environment in the institutions by providing faculty members with enough opportunities to understand students mentality, their learning styles, problem solving techniques and pursue academic researches. Faculties were also encouraged to participate in seminars / conferences / workshops. Participants provided a feedback that participation in such programmes would enable faculty members to update their research and pedagogical skills and appreciated GSB for being one such initiative.

Student Development Programme on Aptitude Training - Phase I

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Power Talk

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Workshop on "Macro Economic Indicators"

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0000

A Power Talk on the topic “Macro Economic Indicators” was conducted at GSB on 05th October 2013 for the 1st year MBA students between 2.00 p.m and 4 p.m by Mr. R.T. Sivasubramaniyam, Associate Director, CRISIL Ltd.

The Resource Person explained the Inventory Levels, Manufacturing Activity, Retail Sales, Building permits, Housing Market and Level of New Business Startups.

In addition to that he explained clearly what happends in past 10 years and current status of macro economy indicators in India with reference to countries such as USA, Japan, and China.

Lagging Indicators: Changes in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Income and Wages, Unemployment Rate, Consumer Price Index (Inflation), Currency Strength, Interest Rates, Corporate Profits, Balance of Trade. At the end of the session he clarified the student’s queries in an effective manner.

Thus, the Students of GSB had yet another day of learning the concepts in a practical and lucid manner.

Powertalk on the topic "Case study Methodology"

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 07:31:00 +0000

A Power Talk on the topic "Case study Methodology" was conducted at GSB on 27th September 2013 for the I year MBA students between 9 AM and 4 PM by Prof. Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy, Corporate Trainer, Coimbatore.

The resource Person explained the steps on analyzing a case study and how to bring out solutions for it. He also added that reading the case study thoroughly and understanding it would help the reader to know what the problem or issue is about.

He emphasized that jotting down the available data in the case study with respect to the analysis is necessary and the analysis may result in various alternatives of solutions. These solutions have to be taken up for discussion and evaluated under various criteria.The best alternative should be selected which would end up the case with necessary and effective solution.

To make the students experience the case study methodology of teaching, the resource person had given them a case study from Harvard Business Review.

The students brought out the possible solutions with the help of the resource person and they were able to fine tune the best possible solution.

Thus, the Students of GSB had yet another day of learning the concepts in a practical and lucid manner.

Workshop on "Rupee Volatility in India"

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 07:15:00 +0000

A Power Talk on Rupee Volatility was conducted at GSB on 25th September 2013 for the I MBA students between 10 AM and 1PM. Dr. G. Gnanasekaran, Associate Professor, Department of Economics St. Joseph’s College, Trichy.

Dr. Gnanasekaran elaborated on the causes of Rupee depreciation and its impact on the current Indian Economy. He further stressed on the Interdependence of the Indian economy and the Global economy in particular to the U.S Federal Reserve tapering of the stimulus package.

The Students were given a glimpse of the Current Indian Scenario with respect to FDI, Fund Allocation Pattern to 3 F’s (Food, Fuel, and Fertilizer) and the Changing Work culture which in a major way has created dent in economic prospects of India.

He also addressed on the following

GDP has gone down from 8.5% to 4%.
Problem in Current Account Deficit (CAD).
Policy Paralysis.

He finally concluded with an interactive session, taking up questions from students about currency, crisis, threat from Chinese and US economies, Political Instability, Crisis in Governance and FDI in Retail. The Students of GSB had yet another day of learning the concepts in a practical and lucid manner.

Release of Placement Brochure for the Batch 2012-14

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 07:13:00 +0000

Gnanam School of Business (GSB) released its Placement Brochure for the batch 2012-14 on 10 September 2013. Prayukthi Divas, the event marking the release of Placement Brochure was presided over by Rev. Dr. Casmir Raj SJ, Chairman, Governing Council of GSB, Thanjavur and Founder, LIBA, Chennai.

The chief guest of the occasion was Mr. Devi Prasad Rao, MD & CEO of Arohana Dairy Pvt.,Ltd., who was then felicitated by Rev. Dr. Casmir Raj SJ. The presidential address by Rev. Dr. Casmir Raj encouraged the students when he emphasized on following three fundamentals: Knowledge, Strong Value System and Spiritual well-being and intelligence in both their career and life. He had also drawn attention to strong value systems such as integrity, accountability and leadership which would be the system of any successful organization in the future.

The chief guest Mr. Rao, released the Placement Brochure of the batch 2012-14 and Rev. Dr. Casmiri Raj received the first copy of the same. The subsequent copies were received by the Chairman, Mr. S. P. Selvaraj and the CEO Mr. S.P.S. Aruldoss of GSB. The placement Brochure will be an entrance to the corporate life for the budding managers of GSB and will indeed help them to be identified in the corporate world with their talents emblazoned on it.

The chief guest Mr. Rao shared his life experience and emphasized the current scenario of job market which had inspired the students of GSB to stand upright and march towards their career objectives.

As a part of the event GSB organized a power talk on the topic, “Recruitment in Industry Workforce 2013”. The resource person of the session was Mr.Vasanth Davis, Career Consultant, Head- Intl Sales & Mar-comm. at Vaspar Eco Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore.

He discussed the buyers and the sellers’ market where the latter is prevailing at present.

The speaker revealed the acquisition trends of employees prevailing in the industry. One of the trends was 360 degree approach where employers look in to the interpersonal skills, Leadership skills, Teamwork and the academic knowledge as well. The different opportunities in the various streams of industries would be a greater market for the freshers.

He also reiterated that the employers are hiring employees from diversified cultures which set the evaluation criteria for the in-house candidates at the higher position. This helped the GSB students to shape their skills and thoughts according to the Market Requirements.

Finally, Prayukthi Divas, the event marking the release of the Placement Brochure was concluded with generous applause to the chief guest, the speaker and the special invitees.

Cerebral Connect on the topic "INDIAN IT-A WAY AHEAD"

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 05:06:00 +0000

A Job Forecasting session was organized in the campus of Gnanam School of Business. The chief guest of this session was Mr.Sujith Kumar, Location Head HR, HR Business Manager, Infosys Ltd, Chennai. The session was focused on the practical experience of the chief guest who had been in Infosys for more than a decade. The Dream Job is a dream unless until we don’t take steps in our life to achieve it. The key success of acquiring our own determination is to be positive and to have an attitude which makes us go ahead in the right path said, Mr.Sujith. The depreciation of Rupee is favorable for IT industry but not for the Indian Economy. There are ample amount of opportunities available in the Market for which the skilled students are required, said Mr.Sujith Kumar. The “success mantra” said by our chief guest to succeed in life is: Multiply the effort with the time which gives the increased outcome of our Talent. Many life experiences of the chief guest were set as an inspiration and hope by the students of GSB and it will boost up their positive energy which will eventually lead them in their life to a greater Extent.

Workshop on Self Analysis and Group Dynamics

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 04:29:00 +0000

Teacher's Day Celebrations

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 04:25:00 +0000

The celebration of Teachers day makes us remember and feel grateful to our teachers who guided us in all our lives. This auspicious day was celebrated in Gnanam school of Business, Thanjavur as a token of gratitude towards the Faculty Members of GSB. The chief guest, Mr.A.Alagappan, Founder-Director, Blossom School, Thanjavur had kindly consented to grace the occasion and delivered the Key note address. The chief guest insisted the teachers to be positive and energetic before they start the class. Teachers should set apart all their problems when they are ready to enlighten the students. Being positive and happy make all difference in the lives of both the teachers and students, said Mr.A.Alagappan in his speech. He had also advised the students of GSB to be happy in their life and believe in eternal Master who brings us all to the internal peace. The chairman, Mr.S.P.Selvaraj, CEO, Mr.S.P.S.Arul Doss of Gnanam School of Business were also the integral part of the function.

The First Two doctorates of Gnanam School of business, Dr.Gayathri and Dr.Jose were felicitated with cash rewards by the chairman of GSB. The Function was hosted as a bridge between the students and the teachers and it strengthened the bonds of relationship between them.

Workshop on "ALL ABOUT STOCKS"-AN INTRODUCTION TO STOCK MARKET

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Gnanam School of Business, Thanjavur conducted a Power Talk titled, "All about Stocks – An introduction to Stock Market" on 4 September 2013 to introduce its first year students of MBA to the world of Stock Markets. The guest lecture was delivered by Mr. Ramkumar from Akshaya Investments, Maudrai. An introduction was given on Stock exchange to find a company’s name by its value by viewing its brand. The resource person enlightened the students on the judicious assessment and analysis of the stock market and the companies thereof. The students were also taught about shares and how the companies float their shares into the stock market through IPO. The main part was learning about the BSE, NSE, and MCX Stock Exchange Limited, Sensex, Nifty, clearing corporations, depositories, and the services provided. This session was held to teach the students on how to utilize market intelligence through the newspapers, how fluctuations in the stock market take place and with regard to the speculations of securities. Finally, the Power Talk was concluded with an the interactive question hour.

INDUCTION PROGRAMME

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 06:50:00 +0000

INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR FRESHERS GNANAM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
26th – 28th August, 2013

Gnanam School of Business(GSB), Thanjavur is a unit of the A.Y.S Parisutha Nadar Centenary Foundation, a Public Charitable Trust which was started to commemorate the birth centenary of Shri. A.Y.S Parisutha Nadar, who was a philanthropist in Thanjavur. Gnanam School of Business, a leading business school in Thanjavur is inducting the fresh batch of students for the MBA program 2012-2014. The Induction Program was inaugurated on 26th August, 2013 to help students be oriented towards the guiding principles of the programme that include empowering students with distilled business wisdom, insights and a strong conceptual foundation, inculcating in them the character to emerge as future business leaders that will be a benchmark for excellence in every aspect.

Having started in 2009 and completed three successful batches with 100% placements GSB commemorated its successful fifth Batch 2013 – 2015 with the three days induction programme from 26th August to 28th August, 2013. As the freshers walked into the portals of Gnanam School of Business, the management of GSB, the faculty members, the students and the staff were indeed delighted to welcome them with open hands and jubilant faces. Parivarthan, the Freshers’ Week is organized at Gnanam School of Business to mark the grand welcoming of the newcomers and to assist the newly admitted GSBians to get acquainted with the ideals and functioning of the institution.

The activities during the week were organized to help them bond with each other, the sophomores and the faculty members of GSB. This transformational programme is aimed at breaking the ice and making the freshers’ feel part of the GSB family in which they would be members henceforth. Finally, Parivarthan, the Freshers’ Week would be drawn to a conclusion on 28th August, 2013 with sophomores throwing a Freshers’ Day party at Hotel Gnanam, Thanjavur.

The inauguration of this induction programme had a good start by having eminent personality like Mr. B.Srinivasan, Director, School of Management, SSN, Chennai. The inauguration programme began with lighting of traditional Kuthu Vizhakku by the Chief guest Mr. B. B.Srinivasan; the Chairman, Mr.S.P.Selvaraj; and the CEO, Mr.S.P.S. ArulDoss, Ms. Kavitha, Faculty, GSB and one of the freshers. Mr. Mr. B. B.Srinivasan emphasized on areas where a management graduate to be strengthened like difference between studying and learning; articulation and communication; active and passive learning and competition among management students now and then. Mr. B. B.Srinivasan encouraged the freshers to imbibe the practice of internalization of management concepts to make the young managers competitive in business world. His thrust was more towards student – voluntary learning rather than staff – imposed learning. Also he was emphasizing the importance of specialization in MBA, and how students should stream themselves into these specializations.

To make the students more aware about the prevailing industry trends and requirements Mr. Irfaan Haneef, Management Consultant, Chennai shared his views on nuances of managerial world and the roles and responsibilities of a manager irrespective of the specialization.

Post lunch session was handled by Dr. Rajeesh Viswanathan, Asst. Professor, Pondicherry University who handled a session on “Case Study Methodology” for teaching MBA students. He spoke on the benefits of the case study approach to increase the dexterity in designing the course curriculum and enable the students to reap the maximum benefit emphasising on both quantitative and qualitative analysis. He added that rather than teaching what is there in books, giving case studies to the students will help them to know what is their in the current economy and they will be competent enough to the face the world. He also mentioned that through case study methods students will try to develop the communication skills.

Penultimate session was handled by Mr. Naresh, Asst. Professor, Pondicherry University – Karaikkal Campus. Mr. Naresh described the students the basics of internships in organization and the benefits of learning as an intern in the real career. His accentuated on empirical learning and the right methods of research in managerial world. He also stated the areas of management that require research.

The first day of induction was found to be fruitful to the freshers in terms of associating themselves with the corporate world.

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Power Talk

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 06:17:00 +0000

Power Talk on "Rural Communication" by Mr.R.V.Rajan, Chairman, Anugrah Madison, Chennai.

CSR Activity

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:00:00 +0000

GSB was elated to commemorate the 67th Independence Day by making a special visit to Ozanam Home for the Aged, Thanjavur on 15th August 2013, organised by the The Samaritans, the CSR club of GSB.

There, the students spent quality time with the elderly and those abandoned by their sons and daughters. They entertained them through their dances and singing followed by individual interactions with them.

The experience was so meaningful that the students themselves at the end, resolved never to abandon their own parents in the future.

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International Study Tour to "Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia".

noreply@blogger.com (GSB) — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 07:00:00 +0000

GSB - Gnanam Students Blog

A.Y.S.Parisutha Nadar Memorial Lecture

Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology for Management & Social Science

ICE Breaking Session for II Semester

A Two-Day workshop on "Counseling for Managers"

A Two Day Certificate course on "Rural Marketing" for 2012-14 Batch students

Installation of Office bearers of Cicero Circle - The Orators' forum of GSB

Cerebral Connect on the topic "The Science of Industrial Marketing"

"Deepaka Utsav" - Light the knowledge, A Pre - Diwali celebration at GSB

Power Talk on the topic "Data Analysis in Business Decision Making"

A two-day certificate programme titled, "Stress Management for Future Managers"

Faculty Development Programme on Innovative Teaching Techniques for 21st century learner's

Student Development Programme on Aptitude Training - Phase I

Power Talk

Workshop on "Macro Economic Indicators"

Powertalk on the topic "Case study Methodology"

Workshop on "Rupee Volatility in India"

Release of Placement Brochure for the Batch 2012-14

Cerebral Connect on the topic "INDIAN IT-A WAY AHEAD"

Workshop on Self Analysis and Group Dynamics

Teacher's Day Celebrations

Workshop on "ALL ABOUT STOCKS"-AN INTRODUCTION TO STOCK MARKET

INDUCTION PROGRAMME

INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR FRESHERS GNANAM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS26th – 28th August, 2013

Photos

Power Talk

Power Talk on "Rural Communication" by Mr.R.V.Rajan, Chairman, Anugrah Madison, Chennai.

CSR Activity

Photos

International Study Tour to "Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia".

INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR FRESHERS GNANAM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
26th – 28th August, 2013