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PROCEEDINGS OF THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE AND ADVISORY BOARD HELD ON DEC 21, 2013 AT 11:00 AT BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN, BHUBANESWAR.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE AND ADVISORY BOARD HELD ON
21st DEC. 2013 AT 11:00 AT BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN, BHUBANESWAR.
The research committee and the advisory board met today i.e. on 21.12.2013 at 11:00 AM under
the Chairmanship of Dr. S.K.Tamotia .
The following members were present along with co-opted members.
1. Dr. S.K.Tamotia, Chairperson
2. Prof. H.K.Swain
3. Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Managaraj
4. Prof. (Dr) Navaneeta Rath
5. Prof.(Dr. ) G.P.Dash
6. Prof. (Dr.) A.K.Panigrahi
7. Prof. T.N.Shukla
8. Prof. Anupam Chatterjee
9. Prof. Pragyan Parimita Sarangi
10. Prof. Subrat Swain
11. Prof. R.N.Patnaik
1.0 At the outset the Chairman welcomed the members to the meeting and expressed the
purpose and objectives of the meeting also highlighted that the “synopsis of Project” to
cover the following:-
(i) Introduction.
(ii) Aims
(iii) Objectives
(iv) Hypothesis
(v) Review of literature
(vi) Relevance of project at National & International level.
(vii) Scheme of the chapterization.
(viii) Reference and bibliography.
2.0 Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Managaraj presented her research project on “Integrating Human Values
and Ethics in B-School Curriculum for promoting Social & Political Harmony”.
3.0 The hypotheses, objectives, scope of the study were clearly spelt out as brought out
herein after during her presentation. How it is contributing the political harmony was also
explained through power point presentation. Some modifications were suggested by the
Chairman with floor discussion / interaction of all the members of the committee.
4.1 Aims & Objectives
She presented the major objectives of her study are:
ß To study the prevailing trends prevailing in management education in India and find
out the existence of values and ethical dimensions in curriculum
ß To find out implications of prevailing management Education system on social and
political harmony.
ß To study emerging issues of management education and its approach towards the
development of values- based curriculum for holistic development of people and
society for promoting existential harmony.
ß To find out the role of ethics and values towards improvement of management
education in India.
ß To establish the correlation between human values and political& social harmony.
ß To suggest measures for integration of human values in B-School curriculum for
promoting social and political harmony
4.2 Research Methodology:
She presented the research Methodology to be followed during her studies and tools of
measurement and analysis of data.
The proposed study will cover top 100 B-schools in India as per the ranking of AIMA-IMRB,
CSR-GHRDC and Business Standard surveys. Five hundred sample will be selected on the
basis of above ranks of which we will make it cluster on the basis of some logical criteria.
Then a structured questionnaire will be prepared and administered among the clustered
member B-schools. Again under each member B-school we will again make it strata on the
basis of faculty, students, management, recruiters and local community. For this, random
sampling will be followed to select the respondents. Opinions of 500 around respondents
will be collected from the above group members for the purpose of this study. Various
statistical tools like ANNOVA, MANOVA, AMOS (SEM Model), logitregression analysis, etc.
will be used to analyse the data. On the basis of which findings and suggestions of the study
will be made.
4.3 Hypothesis.
Dr. Managaraj has taken up this project with holistic approach to the entire society through
mutual respect understanding, caring, sharing and compassion, social responsibility,
solidarity, acceptance and tolerance among individuals and groups (Ethnic, Social, Cultural,
Religious, National & Regional) are internalized and practiced together to solve the
problems and to work towards a free peaceful democratic society.
4.4 Review of Literature.
Dr. Sujata Mangaraj explained literature reviewed by her. Prof. G.Das offered his valuable
observations on literature survey on business ethics and suggested for inclusion of latest
books / contributions of worldwide eminent professors of different reputed Universities.
Prof. Das also offered to provide some inputs to enrich the research work from the
dimensions of developments of a business ethics under latest literature review.
4.5 Relevance of Project.
She presented her views how Harmony is essential for Existence.
When one feels happy and people getting along together. It is when people are nice one
another. Harmony is a flow of life, mutual trust and understanding, sense of belonging/
cultural worth, co-operation/collaboration, effective communication, concern for common
good, sense of reconciliation, and desire for consensus.
4.6 Integration of Political Harmony & Existential Harmony.
She also expressed her views how Political Harmony and Existential Harmony can be
integrated during the study on following guidelines:
Political harmony is about maintaining a level of equilibrium among different groups in the
society. It results in making citizens aware of roles and responsibilities to:
ß respect human rights and democratic institutions, and promote them wherever
practicable;
ß recognize government’s legitimate obligation to the society at large and support
public policies and practices that promote human development through
harmonious relations between business and other segments of society;
ß collaborate with those forces in the community, dedicated to raising standards of
health, education, workplace safety and economic well-being;
ß promote and stimulate sustainable development and play a leading role in
preserving and enhancing the physical environment and conserving the earth’s
resources;
ß support peace, security, diversity and social integration;
ß respect the integrity of local cultures; and
ß be a good corporate citizen through charitable donations, educational and cultural
contributions, and employee participation in community and civic affairs
4.7 Scheme of Chapterisation
Proper scheme of chapters have been prepared and put forth before the committee. This
may be changed during finalization of report.
6.0 All the members contributed their suggestions and appreciated the presentations (copy of
presentation is enclosed). The vote of thanks was offered by Prof. H.K.Swain.
7.0 The meeting concluded with the extension of greetings by Chairman to all the members on
the occasion of Merry Charismas and Happy New Years day.
(Dr. S.K.Tamotia)
Honorary Professor
Political Harmony Chair
21st DEC. 2013 AT 11:00 AT BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN, BHUBANESWAR.
The research committee and the advisory board met today i.e. on 21.12.2013 at 11:00 AM under
the Chairmanship of Dr. S.K.Tamotia .
The following members were present along with co-opted members.
1. Dr. S.K.Tamotia, Chairperson
2. Prof. H.K.Swain
3. Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Managaraj
4. Prof. (Dr) Navaneeta Rath
5. Prof.(Dr. ) G.P.Dash
6. Prof. (Dr.) A.K.Panigrahi
7. Prof. T.N.Shukla
8. Prof. Anupam Chatterjee
9. Prof. Pragyan Parimita Sarangi
10. Prof. Subrat Swain
11. Prof. R.N.Patnaik
1.0 At the outset the Chairman welcomed the members to the meeting and expressed the
purpose and objectives of the meeting also highlighted that the “synopsis of Project” to
cover the following:-
(i) Introduction.
(ii) Aims
(iii) Objectives
(iv) Hypothesis
(v) Review of literature
(vi) Relevance of project at National & International level.
(vii) Scheme of the chapterization.
(viii) Reference and bibliography.
2.0 Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Managaraj presented her research project on “Integrating Human Values
and Ethics in B-School Curriculum for promoting Social & Political Harmony”.
3.0 The hypotheses, objectives, scope of the study were clearly spelt out as brought out
herein after during her presentation. How it is contributing the political harmony was also
explained through power point presentation. Some modifications were suggested by the
Chairman with floor discussion / interaction of all the members of the committee.
4.1 Aims & Objectives
She presented the major objectives of her study are:
ß To study the prevailing trends prevailing in management education in India and find
out the existence of values and ethical dimensions in curriculum
ß To find out implications of prevailing management Education system on social and
political harmony.
ß To study emerging issues of management education and its approach towards the
development of values- based curriculum for holistic development of people and
society for promoting existential harmony.
ß To find out the role of ethics and values towards improvement of management
education in India.
ß To establish the correlation between human values and political& social harmony.
ß To suggest measures for integration of human values in B-School curriculum for
promoting social and political harmony
4.2 Research Methodology:
She presented the research Methodology to be followed during her studies and tools of
measurement and analysis of data.
The proposed study will cover top 100 B-schools in India as per the ranking of AIMA-IMRB,
CSR-GHRDC and Business Standard surveys. Five hundred sample will be selected on the
basis of above ranks of which we will make it cluster on the basis of some logical criteria.
Then a structured questionnaire will be prepared and administered among the clustered
member B-schools. Again under each member B-school we will again make it strata on the
basis of faculty, students, management, recruiters and local community. For this, random
sampling will be followed to select the respondents. Opinions of 500 around respondents
will be collected from the above group members for the purpose of this study. Various
statistical tools like ANNOVA, MANOVA, AMOS (SEM Model), logitregression analysis, etc.
will be used to analyse the data. On the basis of which findings and suggestions of the study
will be made.
4.3 Hypothesis.
Dr. Managaraj has taken up this project with holistic approach to the entire society through
mutual respect understanding, caring, sharing and compassion, social responsibility,
solidarity, acceptance and tolerance among individuals and groups (Ethnic, Social, Cultural,
Religious, National & Regional) are internalized and practiced together to solve the
problems and to work towards a free peaceful democratic society.
4.4 Review of Literature.
Dr. Sujata Mangaraj explained literature reviewed by her. Prof. G.Das offered his valuable
observations on literature survey on business ethics and suggested for inclusion of latest
books / contributions of worldwide eminent professors of different reputed Universities.
Prof. Das also offered to provide some inputs to enrich the research work from the
dimensions of developments of a business ethics under latest literature review.
4.5 Relevance of Project.
She presented her views how Harmony is essential for Existence.
When one feels happy and people getting along together. It is when people are nice one
another. Harmony is a flow of life, mutual trust and understanding, sense of belonging/
cultural worth, co-operation/collaboration, effective communication, concern for common
good, sense of reconciliation, and desire for consensus.
4.6 Integration of Political Harmony & Existential Harmony.
She also expressed her views how Political Harmony and Existential Harmony can be
integrated during the study on following guidelines:
Political harmony is about maintaining a level of equilibrium among different groups in the
society. It results in making citizens aware of roles and responsibilities to:
ß respect human rights and democratic institutions, and promote them wherever
practicable;
ß recognize government’s legitimate obligation to the society at large and support
public policies and practices that promote human development through
harmonious relations between business and other segments of society;
ß collaborate with those forces in the community, dedicated to raising standards of
health, education, workplace safety and economic well-being;
ß promote and stimulate sustainable development and play a leading role in
preserving and enhancing the physical environment and conserving the earth’s
resources;
ß support peace, security, diversity and social integration;
ß respect the integrity of local cultures; and
ß be a good corporate citizen through charitable donations, educational and cultural
contributions, and employee participation in community and civic affairs
4.7 Scheme of Chapterisation
Proper scheme of chapters have been prepared and put forth before the committee. This
may be changed during finalization of report.
6.0 All the members contributed their suggestions and appreciated the presentations (copy of
presentation is enclosed). The vote of thanks was offered by Prof. H.K.Swain.
7.0 The meeting concluded with the extension of greetings by Chairman to all the members on
the occasion of Merry Charismas and Happy New Years day.
(Dr. S.K.Tamotia)
Honorary Professor
Political Harmony Chair
Friday, October 11, 2013
Existential Harmony : Proceedings of the Research Committee and Advisory Board on Political Harmony Chair Held on 05.10.2013.
Proceedings of the Research Committee and Advisory Board on Political Harmony Chair Held on 05.10.2013.
The following members were present :-
1. Dr. S.K.Tamotia, Chairperson
2. Prof. H.K.Swain
3. Prof. (Mrs.) Navaneeta Rath
4. Prof. R.K.Panda
5. Prof. (Mrs.) S.P.Pattnaik
6. Prof. (Mrs.) Sujata Managaraj
7. Prof. R.N.Pattnaik
8. Prof. G.Das
9. Prof. S.N.Mishra
10. Prof. B.B.Mohanty
1.0 At the outset the Committee expressed their condolences with silent prayer of 2 minutes on the
sad demise of Prof. (Mrs.) Bijayini Mohanty on 16th
2.0 The Chairman Dr. Tamotia requested for scheduling the Research Work for progress reporting.
Sept’2013.
2.1 On the above issue Prof. R.K.Panda expressed his views to have the same time frame as per
the UGC guidelines. It was decided after brain storming discussion that during the First Quarter
i.e. from July to Sept, the conceptualization of project work, research design, Presentation of
instruments, literature review, pilot study of the project and library work should be completed.
There should be testing and pre-testing of the project through pilot survey. During first
three months the survey will include course study along with pilot study as suggested by
Prof. S.N.Misra. It was unanimously accepted by all the members.
2.2 The Second Quarter from 3rd Months to 6th Month there will be field study, data collection,
road mapping of the project and maintenance of field work diary.
2.3 Third term from 6th Month to 9th Month there will be data, tabulation, data compilation and
data analysis, interpretation and preparation of draft chapters.
2.4 Fourth term from 9th Month to 12th Month, there will be of writing of draft report,
presentation and Final report submission.
3.0 All the researchers were requested to submit their typed progress report by 20th Oct’2013 for
submission to the University. The progress report should follow a uniform pattern covering the
following.
(a) Proposed Synopsis
(b) Schedule
(c) Progress with reference to schedule.
(d) Problem faces with remedial measures if any.
There can be presented in the next meeting to be held on 9th Nov’2013 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
4.0 There was lot of discussions on empanelment of Research Guides and the identifications of
subjects / research areas for research work under Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bhubaneswar
Kendra. It was accepted that the broad areas of Research work will be done under Humanities,
Social Sciences, Management & Law, which will include the following:-
(a) Commerce
(b) Economics
(c) Sociology
(d) Psychology
(e) Anthropology
(f) Political Science
(g) Public Administration
(h) Law
(i) History
(j) Philosophy
(k) Human Rights
(l) Education
(m) Management
5.0 Chairman requested all the members to submit their consent in prescribed proforma for
extending their co-operation to guide the young generation which in turn may help to develop
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bhubaneswar as a Model Research Centre. He also assured the
members to extend all library and other facilities to the interested scholars. He also requested
the members to empanel the young guides.
6.0 The next meeting of the Research Committee and Advisory Board along with researchers will
be held on 9th
through Power Point Presentation.
7.0 Vote of thanks was offered by Prof. H.K.Swain for the co-operation of the members they have
extended for making the meeting a success.
Nov’2013 at 4:00 PM to review the progress of research work of the First Quarter
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