CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) conducted a webinar on "Academic Writing" on March 26 and March 27, 2021. The coordinator for the session was Dr. Madhavi R, Associate Professor and Coordinator - Patents and Publications, CMS Business School. The guest session was attended by 150 students of Semester II, MBA Batch 2020-22, CMS Business School.

The guest speaker for the event was Ms. Himanshi Singh, Senior Patent and Research Associate, Ennoble IP. Ms. Himanshi Singh acquires a rich research experience of more than 4 years and she has worked on more than 10 research projects. She holds research publications in national as well as international journals as a lead author. Ms. Himanshi explained to students the meaning of scientific and academic writing. She quoted examples from commerce and management to provide a better understanding of the concept to her audience. She further discussed finer aspects connected to grammar, usage of words, and sentence construction. She spoke about the importance of abstract and choosing a current topic. She also shared her knowledge on how one should choose a topic. She highlighted the significance of reading relevant literature. She further explained how research content should be presented in a certain order. She also spoke about references and citations.

Overall the event was a success and provided significant insights into various aspects of academic writing.

CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) organized a faculty presentation event, titled “Anveshanam” for the faculty of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources on March 25, 2021. The coordinators for the session were Dr. Monoo John, Associate Professor, Organizational Behavior and Human Resources - CMS Business School, and Dr. Satyajeet Nanda, Associate Professor, Organizational Behavior and Human Resources - CMS Business School.

The session included informative presentations by various faculty members of CMS B School. Dr. Swetha Harsha, Adjunct faculty - CMS B School, gave a presentation on the topic titled, "Beyond Eudaimonia .... DMT". Dr. Swetha discussed the significance of a new concept called ‘Eudaimonia’ which means ‘beyond happiness’ and the therapeutic importance of specific dance movements. The study is still at a preliminary stage. There were some suggestions from the audience, specifically on implementation and validation aspects.

Dr. Gayathri. R, Assistant Professor - CMS Business School, discussed a paper titled, "The Impact of Utilization of HR Analytics Outcomes on Business Outcomes - A Mediation Model.” Dr. Gayathri discussed how the usage of HR analytics may improve the business outcomes of companies. The study is based on selected IT and ITES companies. There were several suggestions from the audience, specifically on the technical aspects of using different variables, testing their validity, and alternative analysis methods.

The session lasted for about an hour and was attended by 15 faculty members. Overall the event was a great success and provided valuable insight into various aspects of organizational behavior and human resource management to everyone present there.

General Management Area of CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) conducted an activity-based learning session, titled “BAMUNs (Business Analytics Batch Model of United Nation Conference)” as part of the Indian Economy and Policy course curriculum for the students of Business Analytics on March 23, 2021. The coordinator for the session was Ms. Sakshi Chhabra, Adjunct Faculty - CMS Business School The panel of judges included Dr. Uma MH, Associate Professor - CMS Business School, Dr. Ajay Massand, Assistant Professor & Area Chair, General Management - CMS Business School, and Ms. Uma Srinivasan, Visiting Faculty - CMS Business School.

Dr. Uma MH has around 20 years of teaching experience in reputed educational institutions in Hyderabad, Belagavi, and Bengaluru. Dr. Uma has worked in the capacity of a principal of a degree college, academic dean of a business school, and professor and chairperson - Examinations at Alliance University, Bengaluru. Dr. Ajay Massand has over 10 years of experience in teaching, corporate training, research, and industry exposure. Dr. Massand has published many research articles and letters in the Scopus and WOS Journals such as IIM Kozhikode Society and Management Review, Finance India, and Economic and Political Weekly. His research area is focused on international finance, monetary policy, and econometrics. Ms. Uma Srinivasan has been in the teaching profession for the last 13 years. Having been a banker and a consultant, she has industry knowledge of 12 years.

BAMUN was conducted on similar lines as MUN. Model of United Nations (MUN) is a debate event conducted by the UN to discuss the economic issues of various countries around the globe. It was a similar event for business analytic sessions for IEP class, where students were divided into four teams to represent four different states and discuss the economic issues of these states. The session provided an insight into the Indian economy. There was an extensive discussion on the socio-economic conditions of various states and measures these states should adopt to contribute to the growth of the economy. Furthermore, the history of Bihar, Gujrat, Karnataka, Punjab, Assam, Sikkim, and Andhra Pradesh also formed the crucial part of the session.

CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) conducted a guest lecture on “Opportunities and Happenings – Sports Management Industry” as part of the Speaker Series, an initiative of HR Café, a club activity of the Organizational Behavior and Human Resources (OB&HR) Area on March 19, 2021. The coordinators for the session were Dr. Ujjal Mukherjee, Associate Professor and Area Chair - Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), and Dr. Gayathri. R. - Assistant Professor, CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). A total of 24 students pursuing an MBA in HR attended the session.

The guest speaker for the session was Mr. Srinnivasan Gopalakrishnan CEO - SporJo. Mr. Srinnivasan has worked with various sports management organizations such as IMG, BCCI, Nike, and ESPN Sports. He is now the CEO of the sports management firm, SporJo, which provides several courses for all the related verticals of sports management.

The prime objective of the session was to introduce the students to the concept and scope of sports management; an interdisciplinary field that requires skills and concepts related to management, finance, marketing, and law associated with the sports industry. Mr. Srinnivasan highlighted the competency parameters that can be mapped for the sports management profile. He spoke about the personality and proficiency level required for the industry. He further explained the role and significance of assessments. He emphasized mentoring of students on sports entrepreneurship and associated initiatives. He explained how students pursuing an MBA in HR can have a lucrative career in sports management. He also spoke about certification programs relevant to sports management. There was also a discussion on how COVID-19 has affected the job market related to sports management.

CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) conducted a guest lecture on “Event Management and Opportunities – Tourism Industry” as part of the Speaker Series, an initiative of HR Café, a club activity of the Organizational Behavior and Human Resources (OB&HR) Area on March 18, 2021. The coordinators for the session were Dr. Ujjal Mukherjee, Associate Professor and Area Chair - Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), and Dr. Gayathri. R. - Assistant Professor, CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). A total of 24 students pursuing an MBA in HR attended the session.

The guest speaker for the session was Ms. Meenakshi Gupta. She is a renowned travel writer, blogger, content writer, destination marketing consultant, and digital marketing professional. Ms. Meenakshi holds a rich experience of 12 years in teaching marketing. In her 23 years of marketing career, she has been working with the tourism industry for almost 15 years. She has been a full-time editor for a travel magazine and a media person for a travel trade fair company. She has also represented Singapore Tourism Board for three years as a Marketing Representative.

Ms. Meenakshi shared stories and experiences from her travel and blogs for ready references. She writes blogs with the aim of encouraging and motivating women to start solo traveling and trekking and know everything related, especially after the age of 40. She spoke about her trekking journey that started at the age of 47 when she was already suffering from ailments like asthma, high blood pressure, knee issues, and thyroid. She shared her experience of organizing solo treks for individuals of various age groups. She highlighted the learning and career opportunities for HR aspirants in the tourism industry. She further shared the experiences about her expedition on the Himalayas and its initial preparation. The solemn aim of her website, www.Tanhadil.in is to inspire more and more women to take up solo traveling, hiking, and trekking without any inhibition.

CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) conducted a guest lecture on “Competency Mapping and its Levels” as part of the Speaker Series, an initiative of HR Café, a club activity of the Organizational Behavior and Human Resources (OB&HR) Area on March 17, 2021. The coordinators for the session were Dr. Ujjal Mukherjee, Associate Professor and Area Chair - Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), and Dr. Gayathri. R. - Assistant Professor, CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). A total of 24 students pursuing MBA in HR attended the session.

The Guest Speaker for the session was Professor Vinayak Bhat, Assistant Professor - Organizational Behavior and Human Resources at CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). Prior to becoming a part of the CMS B School, Professor Vinayak Bhat was associated with reputed institutes like Al Ameen Institute of Management Studies and Institute of Management - Christ University as a faculty member.

The objective of the session was to introduce the learner to the basic concepts of competency and competency mapping. Professor Vinayak Bhat assigned an activity to the students to help them develop a better understanding of the concept. The session was a hands-on approach wherein the participants were made to take note of and understand how to write competency statements along with levels of competencies. The entire session was smartly planned, where small groups were formed and each group worked on single competency and levels of competencies to be defined by the team. At the end of the activity, students had a fair idea of how competency mapping is the key to manage talent in any organization.