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Shrinath Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s

SINHGAD MANAGEMENT SCHOOL(Approved by AICTE, Govt. of Maharashtra & Affiliated to University of Pune)

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Conference Committee

CHIEF PATRONS

Hon. Prof. M. N. NavaleFounder President, SSPM, Pune

Dr. (Mrs.) Sunanda M. NavaleFounder Secretary, SSPM, Pune

Prof. Manoj W. MeghrajaniDirector, SMS, Kondhapuri,

(M): 9422517388, E-mail: manoj0708@yahoo.co.in

Prof. Dr. Jacob BensionAcademic Head, SMS, Kondhapuri

(M): 9011032030, E-mail: bensionj@gmail.com

Chief Convener Convener

COORDINATING COMMITTEE

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Prof. Sunil Darawade Prof.Ganesh Lande Prof. Kishor GaikwadProf. Mahesh Mahankal Prof. Mayura Gutal Prof. Kamala KumariProf. Devika Shinde Prof. Vidya Bhandwalkar Prof. Vandana Trivedi

Mr. Rahul Awale Mr. Deepak Shelar Mr. Pandurang PawarMr. Ganesh Khedkar Mr. Prathamesh Keskar Mr. Sharad ShendeMrs. Megha Mane-Deshmukh Mrs. Pushpa Gore-Shende Mr. Nilesh Bhagat

Venue

Shrinath Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s

SINHGAD MANAGEMENT SCHOOL(Approved by AICTE, Govt. of Maharashtra & Affiliated to University of Pune)

Gat No. 37/1, 37/2, A/P:Kondhapuri, Nagar Road, Tal: Shirur, Dist: Pune. Pin: 412208. Maharashtra.

with the Conference Convener if they seek to present papers in areas other than those mentioned, but falling into the overall Conference theme. The selection and editorial committee is having full authority to select the full papers for printing in the proceedings.Accommodation:Accommodation will be provided to out station participants at our Boys/Girls Hostel which is within the campus. The accommodation charges will be Rs. 500/- per person per day. Contact Person for accommodation Mr. Prathamesh Keskar (Mobile No.: 08308816102 / 09665705482) E-mail: p.keskar007@gmail.com.Paper Review and Submission:Participants will first send an abstract (not exceeding 300 words) of the paper called for. Based on the confirmation received from the Conference Convener the author/s will

thsend the complete paper with all correction (Soft copy) by e-mail on or before 6 January, 2012. All final manuscripts received as per the guidelines will be reviewed. Successful participants will receive a confirmation from the conference convener. The proceedings will be published in the form of an edited book having ISBN. Selection and publishing of research papers and editing will be finalized by the selection committee with full authorities. Paper Submission Guidelines:The contribution must be original in nature and is neither published nor under consideration for publication anywhere else. Manuscripts should be submitted in MS-Word. Papers outside the specified length & requirements are subjected to rejection without review. At the time of the submission of the final paper the author/s will also submit details of their position, name of the Institution, e-mail ID, and contact details. All the mails correspondences may please be send to smsnatcon2012@gmail.com and also to Convener Dr. Bension Jacob at bensionj@gmail.com.Length : Full Paper: Not less than 2500 words and not exceeds 4000 words.

Abstract : Maximum 300 words.Margins : 2.5 cm. or 1 inch, A4 Size, Single format Font : Times New Roman, Font size 12 pointLine Spacing : 1.5Title Page : Title, author(s), affiliation(s), contact detailsHeading : Times New Roman, Font Size - 14 points

Conference Dates: 16, 17 & 18 Feb. 2012Last date for submission of Abstracts: 24 Dec. 2011Notification of acceptance of Abstracts: 26 Dec. 2011Last date for submission of full Papers: 6 Jan. 2012(Soft copy along with PPT & Hard copy by Speed post/ Courier)Notification of acceptance of full Papers: 10 Jan 2012Last date for Registration: 25 January 2012(DD Confirmation by e-mail)

Date of Paper Presentation (As per Schedule):16, 17 & 18 Feb. 2012.

·Managers/Practitioners : Rs. 2000/-·Academicians/Faculty : Rs.1500/-·Research Scholars/Students: Rs. 1000/-

Important Dates Registration Details

*** Separate registration is required for authors and co-authors. (Registration Fee includes conference kit, certificates, Lunch, Tea, Coffee etc.) The enclosed registration form duly filled in along with an Account payee Demand Draft, made in favor of “Director, Sinhgad Management School” payable at Pune, should reach the conference convener.

Approach to the Institute (Bus facility available), (Location Map):The conference venue can be approached from Pune Railway Station (47Kms.), Shikrapur Bus Stand (7Kms.), Pune Airport(45Kms), Chakan (37Kms.)

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Prof. Mahesh Mahankal

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E-mail: mahesh.mahankal@gmail.com

Mr. Prathamesh Keskar

Mob: 08308816102 / 09665705482

E-mail: p.keskar007@gmail.com

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:

efficiently. It also permits to modify the firm's strategic area by internationalization and diversification. It is a means to differentiate products and services in response to more and more differentiated customers and clients needs.About the conference This conference is going to be the platform where new concepts and trends on the conference theme will be discussed. The conference will be a landmark for the activities which will be marking their presence across the boundaries of the corporate and the academics. The conference will foster the much aviated issues which do need the attention from every walk of corporate academic life & education sector.

About Shrinath Shikshan Prasarak Mandal:Shrinath Shikshan Prasarak Mandal was established in the year 1984 and taken over by dynamic leader and Philanthropist Hon. Prof. M. N. Navale with an objective of providing quality education in the field of Management, Computer and Education from Kindergarten onwards specially in the rural area.There are 6 institutes under this society offering full-fledged school education, Diploma, Graduation and Post Graduation Courses in various branches of Science and Management. All the institutes under the SSPM society are recognized by the concerned statutory authorities and meticulously meets the norms and standards laid down by them. The society's has eminent personalities from the field of education and industry as members of the management committee who are committed to provide necessary guidance on academic and professional fronts from time to time. To serve the interest of the student community as well as the corporate, industrial sectors, SSPM maintains a close relation with the industry and other leading organizations. There are experts from the different fields contributing their valuable experiences to build institution as a place of learning and discipline. About Sinhgad management school: Sinhgad management school is under the umbrella of SSPM has a set precedence with its excellence academic track record and unique teaching learning process, Sinhgad management School was established in the year 2008 with the MBA programme with following features:

· Courses are affiliated to the University of Pune.· State –of –art infrastructural facilities.· Full time highly qualified and experienced faculties.· Unique pedagogy.

Conference Background:In open markets, global competition and economically rough times, the Competitiveness of a company determines its success or downfall. It is well accepted that those companies are successful, which react to change in time; i.e. those that react fast and are flexible to innovation and also have a management, which effectively coordinates internal and external capabilities. Innovation represents the core renewal process in any organization. If an organization wants to survive in today's turbulent environment it should have to prepare for renewing the offerings and its delivery process to their stakeholders. Innovation gives two conclusions- first, that most innovations which destroy the existing order originate from newcomers and outsiders to a particular industry and second, that few of the original players survive such transformations. So, here the question is not to innovate but how to implement the innovation successfully. Managing innovation becomes one of the key strategic dimensions for organization of all the size and from all the sectors.There is a consensus about strategic importance of innovation for firms and consequently for nations growth. Innovation is viewed as a way of anticipating of avoiding technical obsolescence of products and services for competing more

FINANCE1. Role of technology in banking sector and effective banking system.2. An innovative financial architecture: Today's need for global economy.3. Innovative financial planning in recession period. 4. Policy frame work for effective and efficient financial regulation. 5. Developing financial strategies for sustainable business growth. 6. Innovative ideas for successful mergers & acquisitions.7. Impact of Innovation on Securities 8. Micro finance - A tool for organizational excellence.MARKETING:1. CRM: A tool for gaining competitive advantage.2. Innovative product and brand management schemes.3. New criteria for marketing segmentation and differentiation.4. Innovative Pricing strategy in marketing - an overview.5. Effective promotion is the backbone of marketing.6. Advertising: Idea generation, creativity and implementation.7. Implementation of innovative product distribution channel for business development.8. Innovative Ideas for Rural marketing.OPERATION / PRODUCTION:1. Innovative logistics. 2. Lean management.3. TQM and Its effectiveness.4. Innovative time study and work study for organizational excellence.5. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)6. Innovative production planning and control.7. Innovative purchase planning for smooth production process. IT:1. E-Learning: Innovative phase for new generation.2. E-Commerce is changing the face of IT.3. 4G Wireless technology.

4. Knowledge and information management in business.5. Innovative information security system in business management.6. Innovative data mining and data warehousing.7. Innovative management practices in IT sector.8. Business innovation through advanced information technology.HR: 1. Competency of successful HR Professional in today's changing scenario.2. Innovative leadership during complexity and change. 3. Innovative Training & development strategies for organizational excellence.4. Career planning - A Vision for employees 5. Innovative performance management system.6. Handling Industrial relations : A challenging task for HR.7. Innovative methods for performance appraisal.GENERAL:1. Innovative strategic management in global economy.2. Management Perspectives: Innovative ideas and its practices in the corporate.3. Business Ethics, CG, and CSR: A reality for sustainable growth of businesses.4. Innovations and Challenges and practices in Culture & team management.5. Innovation and challenges in higher education.6. Innovation and challenges in fighting poverty and social inequality.

Conference Objectives:The conference is aimed at deliberations and presentation of research work and management practices in the areas of innovative ideas, its implementations, key results for developing new age, efficient mangers, and effective management systems.1.To provide a platform where practitioner's academicians and researchers share and discuss the contemporary issues and challenges in the changing Management context. 2. To share scholarly research on innovation, challenges and Management Practices context. 3. To analyze and understand the underlying behavioral changes among Consumer communities leading to the emergence of more demanding and savvy customers. 4. It will offer a unique opportunity for research scholars to present their work, seek suggestions/ recommendations & improve upon their work. For whom:1. Managers/Marketing Practitioners, 2. Academicians, 3. Doctoral & PG Students4. Researchers.Call for Papers & Case Studies:SMS invites unpublished empirical, high quality research papers from practicing Managers, Academicians. Research Scholars, Entrepreneurs and Students for presentation at the conference (Processing on ISBN proceedings). An indicative list of sub themes as research topics given below. However, authors are free to correspond

CONFERENCE SUB THEMES

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