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NATIONAL CONFERENCE

on

“Managing Strategies for
Sustainable Competitive Advantage”

August 23-25, 2006

• Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing & Advertising
• Finance & Accounting
• Management Control
• Information Technology
• Production/ Operations
• Economic Development
• International Business
• Corporate Governance

SUB-THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE

Papers on contemporary issues in Finance, Marketing, HRM, Production, IT, International Business, and other related topics are invited. Following list of suggested topics is not exhaustive. Empirical papers with focus on specific research issue in Indian context will be preferred.

Strategic Management

Competitive strategies in different sectors of economy, Nature of Firm, Hierarchies and Markets, Porter’s Models in India, Leadership and Strategy, Managing transition from entrepreneurial firms to professional firms, Corporate Governance.

Human Resources Management

Communication, Competency Model/Competency mapping, Compensation, in particular- Haye’s Model, Employment vs. Employability, Branding in HR, Performance Appraisals, Training and Development, Employee Engagement.

Marketing and Advertising

1. General: Social Responsibility and Ethics issues in marketing and advertising.
2. Marketing: Business and Network Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Distribution Channels and Retailing, Innovation and New Product Development, Internet Marketing and E-Commerce, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Theory, Marketing and Forecasting, Marketing in Emerging Economies, Marketing Metrics and Measurements, Marketing Research, Personal Selling and Sales Management, Pricing and Financial Issues in Marketing, Retailing and Relationship Marketing, Services Marketing, Technology and Marketing, Role of Marketing in setting Strategic decisions of an organization, Best Practices in Marketing Excellence.
3. Advertising: Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Communications
4. Brands: Brand Management, Building Brand Equity, Brand Building and Conversions, Brand Building in Indian Context, Impact of Brand Building on Financial Value of the firm.

Accounting and Finance

1. General Financial Markets: Portfolio Choice; Investment Decisions, Asset-Pricing, Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing, Information and Market Efficiency, Event Studies, International Financial Markets, Government Policy and Regulations.
2. Financial Institutions and Services: Banks, Housing Finance, Insurance and Pension Companies, Venture Capital Financing.
3. Corporate Finance & Governance: Capital Budgeting, Investment Policy, Financing Policy, Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance

Management Control

Management Accounting: Performance Management, EVA, Accounting Standards, Auditing and Corporate Reporting, Balance Scorecard, Activity Based Management

Information Technology

E-Supply Chain Management, E-Customer Relationship Management, IT and Organization, Business Value of Information System, IT and Productivity, Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management

Production / Operations

Manufacturing Strategies for Competitive Advantage, Total Productive Maintenance,
Modernizing Operations (Just in Time, Six Sigma e-procurement, TQM and other techniques)

Economic Development

Managing public services (Infrastructure, Health, Education), Public Sector Management in Liberalized India, Managerial Issues in Voluntary (NGO) organizations, Management of Co-operatives

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GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION

• Abstract (not exceeding 300 words) should be submitted latest by 25th June 2006. Names of authors, their addresses (postal and email), and phone/fax numbers should be indicated. Submission electronically and through hard copy is necessary. The electronic submissions can be mailed to: tims@tolani.org with Subject line as : “TIMS National Conference on Management 2006”
• Acceptance of the abstracts along with the guidelines for full paper submission will be notified latest by 30th June 2006.The deadline for submission of full papers (not exceeding 3000 words- the limit excludes the table of contents, graphs, exhibits, charts, bibliography etc.) is 20th July 2006. Selected papers will be eligible for publication in the conference proceedings.
• Confirmation of final paper acceptance will be made latest by 31st July 2006.

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IMPORTANT DATES

* The limit of 3000 excludes the table of contents, graphs, exhibits, charts, bibliography etc.

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WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE ?

Academicians
Research Scholars
Senior Managers/ Practitioners
Post-graduate Students (Pursuing)

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REGISTRATION FEE

Registration fee includes admission to all technical sessions, meals (for the days of the conference, including the welcome reception dinner), conference kit, and other social/cultural event. The participants are welcome to bring guests. A nominal guest registration fee of Rs. 500/- which includes admission to all technical sessions, meals (for the days of the conference, including the welcome reception dinner) and other social/ cultural event. Accommodation will be arranged on a request and payment basis. Participants requiring accommodation may inform us in advance by indicating in the registration form.

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VENUE

TOLANI INSTITUE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
LILASHAH ASHRAM ROAD, OPP. RAILWAY CROSSING,
ADIPUR KUTCH, GUJARAT – 370205.

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QUERIES RELATED TO THE CONFERENCE

In case of any queries, an email can be put to tims@tolani.org and for quick replies, use the subject line: “ATTN: SRL, TIMS NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MANAGEMENT 2006”. The queries or request for information will be fulfilled within 48 hours of receipt.

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ABOUT ADIPUR KUTCH

The economic scenario of Kutch after the January 26, 2001 earthquake resembles it as fast developing region in the country. The investment in this region has soared up to Rs. 14,000 crores and has amplified the development of the Kutch region and posted it as most rapidly developing region of the country. The immaculate culture of Kutch takes you to the amazing journey of infinite colors, creativity and unconquerable human craftwork. Different historical crafts of Kutch such as Embroidery, Mud and Mirror Work done by artisans of different traditional tribes are centre of attraction for national and international tourists.

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ABOUT TOLANI INSTITUTE OF MANGEMENT STUDIES

Tolani Vidhya Mandir campus- an educational complex was the vision, which Late Kaka Pribhdas Tolani dreamt for the educational upliftment of the region of Kutch.Tolani Vidhya Mandir Campus comprises of colleges and institutions providing education in various fields to the youth of the region. The campus houses:

1. Tolani Arts and Science College
2. Tolani Commerce College
3. Tolani Institute Of Pharmacy
4. Tolani FG Polytechnic
5. Tolani Institute Of Commerce
6. Tolani Institute Of Management Studies
7. Tolani Institute Of Excellence
8. Tolani Institute Of Law

Tolani Institute of Management Studies was established in 1995 in accordance with the vision of late Madam Jamvanti H. Kanal, the eldest daughter of late Kaka Pribhdas Tolani and former President of Gandhidham Collegiate Board. Over 10 years of existence, TIMS has renewed its pledge to become a top class institute through raising its internal capabilities and networking with other institutions of repute and industries.

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