Management Conclave

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The institute nurtures the culture of learning beyond classroom and through the
Management Conclave wherein experts from different fields share their
experiences. The conclave are also meant to be a platform for idea generation
and stimulation of novel management thoughts.

Managing organizations in the era of

transformations
The current business environment is witnessing a shift in management paradigms.
Digital technologies and changing environmental, social and governance conditions
have reshaped the organizational strategies. Thus, practitioners are transforming their
organizations to include disruptive technologies, adopting innovative business models
to tap business opportunities and are embracing sustainability initiatives. Keeping in
view the said scenario, this management conclave provides a platform and
opportunity to academicians, industry experts, policy makers, students and other
stakeholders to ponder the following themes.

Susta ina b le d evelop ment g oa ls Evolving b usiness mod els

Sustainable development goals aims to
meet the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
This calls for a fine balance of meeting
the economic and social needs of
human beings, while protecting the
environment. Sustainable development
requires strategic level changes in the
entire modus operandi.
Disrup tive technolog ies
Technologies, in both its evolutionary as
well as revolutionary form, are changing
our lives drastically. In today’s market
place which is more crowded than
ever, companies must adopt to the
changes and keep thriving for
innovation continuously in order to
standout in the era of digitization. This
fourth industrial revolution encompasses
Internet of Things (IoT), Robotic Process
Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud
Computing and Block Chain, and is
expected to have significant impact on
businesses.
A new breed of organizations with
unique business models have come up
in recent years like Uber, Swiggy, Airbnb,
Netflix, Tesla and many more. They have
not only disrupted existing market, rather
created an additional market for their
innovative technologies. These models
are significantly contributing to MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE ERA OF
economic dynamism by spurring
innovation and injecting competition.
B usiness b ey ond B ound a ries
TRANSFORMATIONS
World has become a small market
place. In the past, starting business from Management Conclave
ground was seen as a major milestone
but with the changing times it requires
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 Discover the Institute of Management
Institute of Management, Nirma University is a leading business school which is
a constituent Institution of the Nirma University. Founded on the vision of
Padmashri Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, the Institute of Management, Nirma
University (IMNU), earlier known as Nirma Institute of Management came into
existence in 1996.
Embodying the principles of entrepreneurship, excellence and professionalism,
it imparts top-class business education and has produced new generation
leaders and managers over the years. The Institute has built its reputation with
a dedicated goal of adding value to life and profession. Institute of
Management believes in serious academic pursuit and encourages original
and innovative thinking with regard to national and internationally relevant
ideas and policies through intellectually stimulating debates and discussions at
all levels.
The Institute of Management, Nirma University is accredited by National
Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), with ‘A’ grade. he Institute is
now in the league of global b-schools through its SAQS International
accreditation which reflects the Institute’s continuous quality improvement
system bench-marked with the leading global B- schools in the world. It is an
associate member of the European Foundation for Management
Nirma University at a Glance
Established in the year 2003, the Nirma University, Ahmedabad is a research-
oriented, student-centric, multidisciplinary, not-for-profit state private university.
Within a short period of its existence, it has emerged as a nationally renowned
higher education institution. The University and its constituent institutes are highly
ranked by different ranking agencies. Nirma University is duly recognised by the
University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act. The
University is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
The University is a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
Dr Karsanbhai K Patel, Chairman, Nirma Group of Industries and Nirma Education
and Research Foundation (NERF), is the President of the Nirma University. Under his
leadership, the University is expanding every passing year and moving from strength
to strength.
Nirma University emphasizes the all-round development of its students. It aims at
producing not only good professionals, but also good and worthy citizens of a great
country, aiding in its overall progress and development. It endeavours to treat every
student as an individual, to recognise their potential and to ensure that they receive
the best preparation and training for achieving their career ambitions and life goals.
Spread across the sprawling lush green 115-acres campus, the University has a host
of institutes, departments and centres, including Institute of Technology, Institute of
Management, Institute of Pharmacy, Institute of Science, Institute of Law, Institute of
Architecture & Planning, Institute of Commerce, Department of Design, Faculty of
Doctoral Studies and Research, Centre for Continuing Education, Centre for
Entrepreneurship, Centre for Advanced Instrumentation and Centre for Robotics
and Automation. These institutions offer numerous undergraduate, postgraduate
and doctoral programmes.