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Helping Community

2012-07-05T04:03:00.001-07:00

“Bajura Landslide Survivors”

On June 28^th, 2012 a fund raising and documentary viewing program was conducted at KUSOM (Kathmandu University School Of Management) so as to help the survivors of Bajura landslide victims. This program was a initiative by KUSOM social club in collaboration with Rotary Club (Dillibazar), NYCA, YDRR, Rotaract Club of Dillibazar, Rotaract club of Kathmandu-Midtown and Nepal Mountain Bike, various youths and youth groups.

We were formally greeted by the opening speech by Vice Coordinator of SWC namely Ms. Anna Deuja and Co.ordinator of SWC Ms. Sony Munarkarmi. She started off the program with the excerpt of the recent updates regarding the Bajura Landslide which included After which the attendees of the program watched a short yet sad video which included sight of dead corpse of baby lying on the ground, woman crying their heart out and perquisites of development at its worse, I couldn’t bear to look at the screen for long which made me realize if seeing was so terrible then how would it feel to live and be in such a helpless state? The program lastly ended with detailed report on the Bajura Landslide and the fundraising program where everyone gave as per their wish .

The major facts related to the Landslide at Bajura were

· 31^st May 2012 9:30 pm was when the devastating landslide took place in ward 9 of Bandhu VDC, Bajura

· Washed away 57 houses and shops and left five people dead and many injured.

· Destroyed the Kolti Water Supply System, Kolti Primary Health Centre, 4-5 km of Kolti Pipaldali road, 50-60 ropanis of agricultural land and local irrigation systems

· The victims are all from poor families and most are “Dalits”

I couldn’t help significantly money wise but vowed to raise awareness with people in my society because whatever might have occurred but “Bygones are Bygones”, we can’t do anything about it but we Nepalese citizen for the sake of humanity and brotherhood can help in whatever possible ways we can either monetarily or through awareness by sharing about this campaign to our fellow society members.

Written by- Ms. Sadiksha Thapa

BBA 1^st yr, 2^nd Semester

Kathmandu University School Of Management(KUSOM)

2012-06-07T09:53:00.000-07:00

Haven’t hurt anyone !!!

Things aren’t as they used to be

Yesterday I was pushed on the edge of the cliff

Today I’m back again with a bang

But won’t still hurt people who care

THEY, who point fingers,

And throw pebbles and

Read my mind all wrong

Shall crush their soul

and wish for KARMA

to ATTACK them

Didn’t hurt anyone so won’t let anyone hurt me either

Shall take lifelong commitment

To treasure my smile

And work genuinely earn the smile

And bring twinkle to my own eyes

And fulfill all my whims, today or tomorrow

Yet won’t steal anyone’s treasured smile during my strife

Haven’t stolen anyone's smile
so won’t let anyone steal my smile either

The gibberish me

Bubbly and vocal

Either shouting and fighting for

My own whims or others

Won’t let that articulation and fun

In me die

Shall read jokes, find glass half full

Yet not let the Tease and youthfulness die

Shall always shout as loud

Not just for my own whims but others as well

Haven’t crushed anyone’s whims and spirit till date

So won’t let anyone crush my spirit away…

With wing spread out

And sky as a destination

Have always dreamt so

Will do anything to touch the sky

Even if it means to fall down several times

Even if it means to fail today so as to succeed

YET I won’t break anyone’s wings and

Rob them off their dreams to fly

and so won’t anyone rob my dream to fly either…

Just have done what I wanted to do

what I must

So as to be who I want to be

The pitiful person they are

who don’t know how it is to

Dream, fall and pick one self up

Have never hurt them

But they who have hurt

So, bear the brunt

And be ready to be hurt

With crushed soul

And Karma ready to attack

STILL, won’t hurt anyone

So won’t let anyone hurt me either !!!

DESIRE

2012-06-07T09:46:00.000-07:00

Just the same…Yet so different

Ms. Sadiksha Thapa

Struggling writer/poet

Weather has changed

Moments have passed

Gifts have unwrapped

Statements and reality

Have parted their ways

Yet the desire to get more

Desire to get more and be more happy

Dream more yet be rooted in reality

Desire to expect life yet believe in death

Laugh yet know impending boom…

hasn’t changed

Everything is so different yet the same!!!

Poem

2012-04-24T02:16:00.001-07:00

Metamorphosis into a "INSOMINIAC" lover...

Nowadays nights go without sleeping
All I do is DREam
about the time when I first see you
Your magnetic personality then and still now
can't stop attracting me
Just like a snake has the picture of a person penetrated
who took away its diamond
Your face has penetrated in me
So much that I feel
The air that I breathe feels like your touch
The passerby world feels nothing but a part of you baby
why do I find these days talking to myself
I feel as though my heart is obsessed
When you pass I find the breeze passby
When you go back I find the same cool breeze suffocate me
Why is this happening to ME baby???
Why tell me baby???

The heart that was priceless
The heart that listened
to your talks faithfully
which were ingnored by others
The heart that secretly admired
your multi million dollar smile
that were display of "yellow teeth" by others
The heart that was obsessed
for the time you entered the room
which was nothing until you entered
The heart that fell you baby is LOST now

Nowadays nights go without sleeping
All do is SEARCH tirelessly
for my lost heart

Why I feel as though my mind is obsessed
my heart is lost and everything is nothing
until you are there
the diamond even AS BIG AS RITZ
feels nothing but a piece of stone
but a worthless stone touched by you
seems the most precious
Why is this happeneing to ME baby ???
Why tell me baby

Hewlett-Packard Company case

2012-04-18T21:51:00.000-07:00

Synopsis- The case relates with the H-P company’s share of challenges in terms of the contingency factors of organizing and necessary adjustments in the structure and the contingency factors to solve the structural problem.

CASE FACTS

Hewlett-Packard Company (H-P) faced its organizing challenges over the times .Initially when the first woman CEO at H-P Ms. Carly Fiorina (1999) acquisition and subsequent difference in opinion with the BOD members of the company caused the company to suffer performance wise degradation. Due to this Ms. Carly Fiorina lost her designation to Mark Hurd, CEO of NCR.

Even after Mr. Mark Hurd was chosen H-P did face organization challenges. As stated by the company’s sales force as well as the employees inside H-P didn’t know who to call at H-P because of the company’s confusing management layers. The company’s head of corporate technology told the CEO that once he had to wait for quite long time to get the approval in order to fire sales specialists.

The CEO analyzed the root organizational problem by delving into sales structure .He found through his analysis that there were way many organizational layers (broader), .The involvement of sales persons were way more than typically employed in rival companies.

After analysis CEO resolved the organizational challenge by firing underperformers and eliminating three layers of management. Additionally the CEO eliminated one sales group entirely and merged them with other sales groups. Also sales representative were assigned to only one customer in order to help them to know who to call.

After these amendments the company had accelerated decision making power and the statistics showed that salespersons spent 40% of the time with their customers as opposed to 30% time before the new sales structure was implemented.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Planning is the backbone of the organizational function..So in order to bring out the best result proper planning is essential before making any organizational move.

2. No design or structural elements are good or bad. The most important thing is the best match according to the aspects of the organization. For e.g. - Organization with 2000 or more employees should be more mechanistic than Organic.

3. The top level manager of any company shouldn’t take the designation as a means of power practice but should understand the responsibility that comes with the power. The major responsibility of the company’s CEO (say) is to remove his/her decision bias and focus on the research , training and lastly keeping aside of ego and instead ask for help if the CEO is not well equipped with handling the particular decision .For e.g. –Confirmation decision bias of former CEO ,Ms. Carly Fiorina cost the company major performance lapses.

4. In today’s world of free market and Globalization and change, be it small organization or big organization every organization should be a learning organization .The learning organization is the organization which has enough capacity to continuously change, adapt and move towards best results through collaborative efforts.

Jawlakhel Handicraft Center

2012-03-26T07:47:00.002-07:00

Introduction:

According to research conducted on- Nepal’s industrial sector, it is said that “Until mid-20^th Century, only about 0.66% of Nepal's GDP was derived from the industrial sector .After which Nepal included industrial development as a major task to in economic planning. That is when myriad industries majorly related to “tourism, carpet manufacturing, textiles, small rice, jute, sugar, and oilseed mills, cigarettes, cement and brick production”, were started and which helped Nepal to slowly move towards sustainable development .”

Amongst these industries Carpet Industry is a promising one. Carpet industry has been creating employment opportunities in Nepal and if records are to be believed has been collecting about $849 million (2009 A.D) annually by exporting quality carpets/rugs. Amongst the list of such carpet industries of Nepal, one of the name is Jawalakhel (Nepalase: जावलाखेल) Handicraft Center (JHC) which is a Carpet/rugs manufacturing industry located in Jawlakahel.

Generally people think that industry are always profit oriented, JHC breaks this stereotypical notion and has been working entirely for the betterment of the Tibetans and their families residing in the nation by managing the them in the most resourceful manner.

History Of JHC:

“Athiti Devo Bhawa” or “God bless Guests” is a saying that is deeply rooted within every Nepalese .After China invaded Tibet in 1959, Tibetans who fled from Tibet and followed H.H. Dalai lama, sought asylum to Nepal. Since then Nepal Government has maintained a healthy relationship with all the Tibetans. JHC is one of the indicators of the bond between Nepal and Tibet which was built on the land given by His Majesty’s government.

Women in the Tibetan family weave carpet at the birth of their daughter and also teach her child (daughter) the basic skill of weaving carpet at a tender age of nine or ten. This very carpet as well as the skill of weaving carpet acts as a direct kinship of the mother and her daughter especially after the daughter gets married.

Back to history again, after Tibetans fled from their native land and entered Nepal yet with the need to survive in a foreign land (Nepal) sans their previous stock of food, money and other possessions . His Majesty’s government (HMG) and Swiss Aid and Technical Assistance (SATA) teamed up and made the decision to help the Tibetan and so converted the refugee center into Jawlakhel Handicraft Center( JHC).Through JHC Tibetan refugees were helped by commercializing women’s carpet weaving skill to produce world’s best quality carpets.

Kusom Annual Cocurricular Activities (KACE)

2012-03-09T04:31:00.004-08:00

“KACE” a new feather on KUSOM’s achievement hat

On Feb 7^th 2011 a special event was initiated by KUSOM in Coordination with SWC (Student Welfare Council) .With the notion “Unleash Your Potential” KACE(KUSOM Annual Co curricular Event) lasted for four days where sports and extracurricular program were merged to help students refresh and realize the potential within them.

Programs ranging from Essay and quiz competition (co.ordinator- Sukriti K.C); Poem Competition(Coord -AnkushUpreti);Drama Competition(Coord- Paurakh Joshi);Table Tennis Competition(Coord-PrarambhaDahal);Chess Competition(Coord-Kavi Raj Joshi/Sharad KC);Badminton Competition(Coord-Sabina Panthi/ SagarSubedi);Music Fest(Coord- SagarSubedi);Cricket Competition(Coord-AnkushUpreti/UtkarshKarmacharya);Futsal Competition(Coord-AashwasParajuli /ArjunPradhan/UdgamKhadka);Gaming Competition(Coord- AashwasParajuli)

With such diverse and myriad programs to choose from we were confused which event to participate and which to organize. Finally I and my group of friends decided to participate in “Drama Competition/Feb 9” and organize “Quiz Competition/Feb 8”

With huge support from and work on dialogue, body language and comedy, we bagged the gold medal from the hand of Dean sir ((MrSubash K.C) and V.C sir((Mr Suresh Raj Sharma) on prize distribution ceremony(Feb 10).

KACE didn’t make the impression of taking its first step with no past experience due to the support of Dean sir; Ms. Prabina Rajbhandari(Assistant Professor; Coordinator –Co curricular Programs and Business Promotion Services) ;student coordinators and volunteers from BBA.

Vice presidency...For my college plea

2012-03-08T06:24:00.002-08:00

This is to notify that the following candidates have submitted nomination file for President and Vice President. Since, there is no withdrawal of candidacy till 1:00 pm today, the following are the final list of nominated candidates.

For “President”
1. Mr. Emil Pradhan ( Roll No 10109, MBA, 5th Term)
2. Ms. Shiwangi Taparia ( Roll No 11331, MBA, 4th Term)

For “Vice- President”
1. Ms. Sadiksha Thapa ( Roll No 11760, BBA, 2nd Semester)2. Mr. Udgum Khadka ( Roll No 10743, BBA, 4th Semester)

Dear KUSOMites,

It’s me Sadiksha Thapa from BBA 1st yr,2nd semester.I have too like Udgum given my name for Vice president for SWC .I would lie and say that I am vying for the post just for fun , sense of participation and jazz…I am up for this post not to bring revolution but to see to it that things go as smoothly as it is going till now… I am one amongst you all so this is something I shall never forget and will see to it that your concerns to the management.

My dad who completed his EMBA from KUSOM and recently celebrated 25 years as a employee in NTC tells me ,KUSOM has helped him give an edge to other employee and not earned the level he is now but respect and admiration too. So my aim of vying for this post is to do work infavour of KUSOM and KUSOMites.

I hope you people will vote for me for the post of Vice president of your Student Welfare Council (SWC) or if not then at least choose the best alternative (IF YOU THINK I COULD WORK BEST VOTE for me …its not me winning its one amongst you winning)

VOTING ON FRIDAY at v. c from 10-5
-Sadiksha Thapa(working infavour of KUSOM, KUSOMites then for myself)

Nepalese Youths bond wid "Fashion and brands"

2012-03-08T05:50:00.003-08:00

Youths prefer Casual yet trendy Clothes:

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal is the place where youths can be seen showing their fashion statement through new skirts or new denims .They try their best by dieting or any other means to win the race of wearing better clothes if not branded clothes with their pals. For Girls be it Katie Perry’s new one piece dress or Yester star Audrey Hepburn black and grey themed dresses and for boys Tom Cruise new “Mission Impossible 4”biker jacket or George Clooney’s silver Blazer, wearing stylish yet routine style is the preference of most youth .

Jeans, khaki and navy pants, skirts, cardigans, knit tops and sweat suits(track suits) are casual clothing .These casual clothes yet trendy clothes as the benefits behind wearing casuals clothes which ensure comfort and the student at Kathford are definitely smart people who

• Is less time consuming

• Is easy to handle

• Is affordable

As they say “There’s no rose without thorns” Casual clothes might not fit the standard of dress etiquette during college times i.e. on Saturdays when Kathford runs classes but allows its student to wear dress according to their choice.
Thus, maximum number of students wants to look good yet feel comfortable in spite of most newspaper print them with glitter and the hype around .Through Kathford International college of Engineering and Management survey I have found that in spite of the stereotype about positive attitude towards the “expensive” branded clothes consumers especially youth in Kathmandu show growing anti-consumption of such branded clothes that make a big hole in one’s pocket.

Youth’s impulsive shopping syndrome:
At the age where online shops, designer clothes, shopaholic syndrome are hot topics ,youths of Kathmandu are still the frog in the well and this fact is proved by comments by many students who when asked about their shopping timings were confused.
Youths avoid branded clothes and have economic reasons to proof their rationale:
Desiderius Erasmus said “When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.” Today’s youth’s interest might have been much rooted in clothes, shoes and brands that increase its worth but somehow with the remaining money food and clothes are being bought so probably the falling economy might have been a solid example for the deviation from branded clothes. But I guess I was stereotyping because the highest percentage for determining were on random basis such as

Youth and their respect towards their mother land
Survey expert Buddhi Narayan Shrestha writes: ‘In Nepal the Daura-Suruwal reflects as much identity as that reflected by the national flag with the symbols of the moon and sun. The national attire is something one must wear at the national level of formal ceremonies. During invitations to international conventions and ceremonies, the national attire can reflect the identity of the nation. During state visits and formal visits by a head of state or head of government, wearing the national attire should be made compulsory for the dignity of the nation.” However, in a recent formal meeting Maoist leaders Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai refused to wear the national dress which sent various misiterpretations to the public which is yet to be clarified.

Conclusion:
Youth today are tomorrow’s leaders so whatever our interest might be we have to work hard academically and toil to get the best results” –(Nepalese Popular poem English Intrepretation).Interests such as on “Clothes, Brands, Music, Dance, medicine, electronics, teaching…” if are strong within youths then they should be pursued as professions .A Musician who helps us relax is as important to the society as a Doctor or Engineer are so Interests can be converted into fulltime professions which lead to a life where each day is “Making vacation out of vocation.

The Stephens whose work the world admires

2012-02-09T00:15:00.000-08:00

Stephen covey

Stephen Hawking

William Shakespeare said "What's in a name after all" but the two Stephen whose pics are shown above , show name does matter...these two stephens' have made a niche in the world through their work...
I'll for sure keep u guys updated about their worksin the coming weeks ...until then keep blogging,sharing and living life to the FULLEST

smile...it costs nothing

2012-01-24T01:44:00.000-08:00

In Xavier's ground Jawlakhel

2012-01-24T01:33:00.000-08:00

I feeling the atmosphereeeee

I love myself .... personify geet in Jab we met "Mein apni favourite huu"

2012-01-24T01:17:00.000-08:00

My mother says she hates me but I see just the opposite in her eyes when she says so ...

Metamorphosis: Being my best instead of...

2012-01-24T00:59:00.001-08:00

Metamorphosis: Being my best instead of...

The only "boy" in my life...:-)

2012-01-24T00:59:00.000-08:00

Metamorphosis: Self consciousness

2012-01-24T00:57:00.000-08:00

Metamorphosis: Self consciousness: Walking down the road enjoying the beauty around yet chilliness in me I continued moving... after a while I tripped badly instead of c...

Being my best instead of...

2012-01-18T23:42:00.000-08:00

Self consciousness

2012-01-18T23:39:00.000-08:00

Walking down the road
enjoying the beauty around
yet chilliness in me
I continued moving...
after a while
I tripped badly
instead of checking out
If I was hurt or not
I looked around
to check if
someone had seen me fall
suddenly the happiness evaporated and I felt like the world was against me...