MDI Gurgaon hosts International conference on Innovation & Case Research Workshop 2016

MDI Gurgaon organised an interactive workshop on the scope and relevance of management research on January 8 and9, 2016 to emphasize and prove that the area of research is indeed imperative for a management professional. The event was inaugurated by Bhuvesh Khanna, CEO (BW Communities Business World). This was followed by a welcome note byProf. M. P. Jaiswal, Dean (Research & Accreditation),MDIGurgaon.
The domain of management and research has been seen as mutually exclusive and MDI Gurgaon is all set to change this traditional approach by proving the 2 disciplines together enable a holistic understanding of how an enterprise can prosper in a dynamic and complex business environment.

Elucidating the exclusion of research in management studies, Prof. M. P. Jaiswal, Dean (Research & Accreditation) MDI Gurgaon highlighted the innovation created by MDI around the start-ups. He further stated In line with the current government policies and initiatives, MDI should partner with Government and industry particularly with start-up eco system in building capacity and providing directions.

It was followed by a panel discussion on the Emerging Research Methodologies in Management that sawProf. Raj Garg, Indiana University Penn., USA,Prof. Mukesh Chaudhry, Indiana University Penn., USA, Ms.Sangeeta Goel, Additional Director General, Doordarshan, Govt. of IndiaandProf. Janice L. Gogan, Bentley University, USA, shared their discerning thoughts on the subject.

Prof. Raj Garg, Indiana University Penn, USA while addressing the panel elaborated about the impact of digital technology on the cross cultural technology in foreign universities. The workshop witnessed participation of 70 plus researchers.

After a short networking break, the discussion steered towards Implementation of Assurance of Learning (AOL) in Business School. The insightful presentation was led by Prof. Suneel Maheshwari, Indiana University Penn., USA, Prof. Framarz Byramjee, Indiana University Penn., USA and Prof. Mukesh Chaudhry, Indiana University Penn., USA and Prof. Raj Garg Indiana University Penn., USA.
The day ended with a session themed on Contemporary issues on Innovation and Management with participation from subject experts like Prof. Varinder M. Sharma, Indiana University Penn., USA, Prof. Suneel Maheshwari, Indiana University Penn., USA and Prof. Mukesh Chaudhry, Indiana University Penn., USA.

Day 2 of the workshop started on a fresh note with a welcome address by Prof. M.P. Jaiswal, MDI Gurgaon and a keynote address by Prof. A. Parasuraman, Miami University, USA and a well known management Guru in the area of service Quality. The day was concluded with a vote of thanks and distribution of certificates.

Talking about the successful completion of the International Conference on Innovation,Prof. M. P. Jaiswal, Dean (Research & Accreditation, MDI Gurgaon) said,As a management institute, we are constantly treading the thin balance between applied and theoretical knowledge. To create a successful manager, we believe that one not only needs to understand what to do in a particular situation but also how exactly. Management research plugs this gap and greatly enhances ones decision making skills. So, its about time we realised its relevance and gave it the importance it deserves.

Management Development Institute (MDI)Gurgaon, established in 1973, a top ranking business school in India with vision to be a Global Business School, is a centre of excellence in management education, high quality research, executive development, and value added consultancy. The institute integrates knowledge, research, industry experience and international exposure to offer comprehensive programmes.
It is the first Indian Business School and second in Asia to be accredited by Association of MBAs (AMBA), UK. MDI is also South Asian Quality Systems (SAQS) accredited by AMDISA in 2005. Various surveys have consistently ranked MDI amongst the top B-Schools of the country.