NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
(A Stand alone B-School approved by AICTE and affiliated to the University of Madras)

A unit of Hindustan Group of Educational Institutions

National Conference On
“Significance of Decision-Making in Global Business Scenario”
30th March, 2012 – A Report.

National Institute of Management studies, a stand alone Business School under the Hindustan group of educational Institutions, Chennai successfully hosted its First National Conference on "SIGNIFICANCE OF DECISION MAKING IN GLOBAL BUSINESS SCENARIO" on 30th March' 2012 (Friday). The Conference was inaugurated seeking the blessings of the Almighty and with lighting of "kuthuvilakku" by the dignitaries. Our Director Dr. G.Srikanth briefed the audience on the Conference theme. Our Chairperson of the Hindustan Group of Institutions Dr. Elizabeth Verghese gave the presidential address and elaborated how significant decisions are for a business.

The Chief Guest for the Conference Mr.VGS.Rajesh, Director, VGP Golden Beach Resort, highlighted decisions from his personal and business life and the factors which made VGP a success. Dr. T. Rengaraja, Principal, KCG College of Technology addressed the audience on the significance of decision-making. Mr. K.Srikanth, M.D Southern Jute Industries Pvt. Ltd., Chennai and Presenter, Kalaignar TV, Chennai and session chair for the Conference impressed the audience with his speech packed with humour and the message of "Think Different to excel."

The Conference proceeding was released in the form of book by Dr. Elizabeth Verghese and the first copy was handed over to the Chief Guest Mr.VGS.Rajesh.

The day witnessed many interesting presentations from the delegates of the Conference ranging from significant decisions related to Social Networking to Space Tourism. The Valedictory session was headed by Dr.Ramanathan, Director, School Of Business Studies, Hindustan University, Chennai. He highlighted the conference theme in his speech and gave away certificates and proceedings to the Presentators. It was also the moment of recognition of our Best Student. Prashanth Jayakkar, II MBA was awarded the Best Outgoing Student Award for his active participation in and contribution to various events and activities of the Institute. The Conference concluded with Vote of Thanks by Dr.S.Subramanian, Conference Co-Ordinator and with the resolution to bring out the next year's Conference with more grandeur.