Sabbatical issue props up again...

Today we learnt about Inflow, Interflow and Outflow in Human Resources.
This was compared to the life cycle.
i.e. from cradle to grave....

Term (Meaning in organisation)=>Equivalent from real life
Inflow(Employee joining)=>Birth
Interflow(Employee retention)=>Leading a normal life
Outflow(Employee exit)=>Death

I wondered where to put sabbatical in this context

(Employee on sabbatical)=>Person in COMA.

Most memorable quotes from the term that was....

Our first term ends tomorrow....
Tommorow junta will only be bothered about getting drunk.
Cheers to that thought. Happy Boozing...

So before we get lost in the next term.
Let's look at the most memorable quotes from the term thats gone.

10."Why do they sell pedigree at E-Choupal"

9. "Papa, Mummy and Bacche kaha hai!!"

8. "I got 100/100 in my 7th grade maths exam sir"

7. "Why don't we launch limited edition Sariyas"

6. "I raised my hand so long I forgot why I did it"

5. "Take it from me, all items are self explainatory"

4. "I mean that way..."

3. "Madam tussi ye dasso, Corn flakes paranthe de pehle khaane hai ya baad mein"

2. "54 goes into 18 one time, 18 goes into 54 three times"

1. "Lips Vs. Hips"

I used all possible Non parametric tests to get these ranks.
You are welcome to do a better ranking in the comments section below.

Keep feeding the hungry fish on right side of the blog....
Just click on it and give them food.

AIM Vs Darden

Lets compare Life at Darden Vs AIM

See how a typical day @ Darden feels like.


A typical day @ AIM for exchange students



No Seriously....

The last over at Father Prabhu Hall.

The scene was set...
It was like the last over of a Cricket Match.
Tensions were running high.

Along came the batsmen, some with runs in the last match and others with hard time spent in nets. But still the pressure was there.

There were only three balls to play and thirty runs to score.

An anxious lull prevailed as people prepared for the first ball.
Can't say if someone saw it coming. But it was a bouncer....

The deafining silence was now sprinkled with sporadic grunts of disbelief.

Few lucky one were able to connect with the bat, though most got caught at slips.
A few of those may have beaten the slip cordon to score some runs...
And by golly they deserve all of it.

The dressing room was full was people who managed to score ducks.
And people were asked to pad up again for the second innings in just five minutes.

Coolest dude in our class!!

The coolest dude in our class...
Can you guess who...

Let me help.
Unfortunately, he won't be with us in the next term.

Thats true....

He is one our profs.

Take it from me...
He is the coolest guy in our class room when he is teaching.
His opening lecture had the junta mesmerized.
Some of his examples were legendary.

But why is he cool.
a) His wit
b) His style
c) His personality

The answer is (d). All of the above.
The concepts that he has given will stay on much longer.
For sure he is going to be missed.

I take the opportunity on behalf our batch to say....
Thank you sir!!!!
You are beyond cool.

Mambo Italiano

End terms are over....
We are officially 25% MBA.

So its Mambo time........

I have no idea what this song is. I dont know where I heard it from.
But it is a catchy song for sure.
See if you like it.

Catch the cat

The most additive game I found on net.
You have to catch a smart cat. and I mean a really smart cat.
Dont blame me if you are unable to do anywork after you open it.

"But take it from me".....
It gives a real sense of accomplishment once you catch the cat.


Enjoy....

http://www.members.shaw.ca/gf3/circle-the-cat.html

Funniest one of the day!!!

One smart guy doing MBA mailed to the group....

"We got first in our batch to score 100% in a subject...

ABC XYZ has got his MicroEconomics marks and he scored 50 out of 50...

Hats Off...."

A smarter guy replied.....


"Congratulations!
Welcome to the club sir - even I got 100/100 in 7th grade maths!"

My first attempt at print advertisement

Mess committee in action

After reports by GMP Press.
Mess Committee got into action.
We will cover the impact that GMP press had on the food quality in coming weeks.
(Thanks to Venky for the photo)

Mess food getting messy

Too many assignments
overloaded mind
and poor diet.......

Makes GMPian a dull boy ( I dont know what happens to gals).

USA Today's 2000 Super Bowl Ad Winners

Mountain Dew's Cheetah came 2nd, But was a winner in turning around the fortunes of his brand. Most advertisers go for quick, high impact, unpredictable and funny themes.
After all "time is money".

Super Bowl ads are the biggest ad business in US.
Major companies make a run for getting consumer attention and affection.

Not drunk!!!! It really shook

Last night, I was doing a project on Ethical Leadership project for Wipro. Suddenly around 1:30 AM things appeared to be shaking around me.I wondered if I had made Azim Premji unhappy with my comments on the share holding patterns @ Wipro.

Well, there is something about an earthquake,
you always seem to take time to figure out whats actually going on...

Typically the thought process is like:
1. Is this for real?
2. Was I drinking too much?
3. Am I OK, what did I eat?
4. Finally, oh is this an earthquake...

Unfortunatley, the fourth stage could not be confirmed.
So I went to my neighbour to confirm,
The guys coolly assured me that nothing had happened
And probably I was hearing noises from the other world.

So I came back to my room. Not sure what to make of it.
And then it happens again, for the Seismically challenged, it is called "Aftershock".

I pretended to ignore the aftershock, until my neighbour came and said...
"You are not drunk, it really shook...."

For those who still dont believe
http://www.siasat.com/english/content/earthquake-tremors-felt-west-bengal-jharkhand

Gino's Pizza

Thanx to XLRI for conducting interviews @ Chicago for US junta.
Fortunately, I was able to visit my favorite peetzuh place once again.

Its GINO's.

People argue about the best pizza in US. Some say it is NY's thin crust others prefer Chicago's Deep pan crust. I am a fan of the Chicago deep dish pizza.


My last pizza @ Gino's


Gino's East @ Chicago

A VERY SHORT HISTORY OF GINO'S EAST
In 1966 two Chicago cab drivers, Sam Levine and Fred Bartoli, became disgusted with the rush hour traffic and decided to quit hacking around. With the help of George Laverde, they went into the restaurant business. From the humble beginning on Superior St., pizza history was made and Gino's East became Chicago's most celebrated pizza. At last count, 847 other Chicago cab drivers have also tried to open restaurants in chicago....


THE WRITING ON THE WALL
Gino's owners believe in the right of "free expression". Not only do they let you write, scribble, print, autograph or draw your thoughts on anything that doesn't move, they also give you a pack of crayons so you can!

So, if someone goes to Chicago for International immersion, do visit this place and try to find my name on the wall.

Sabse Bada Rupaiya

I shall quote an email

"Only those people would be considered for the party who make their payments by 10 am on Sunday, 09th August ’09."

Need I say more...........

Na Biwi Na Bachcha
Naa Baap bada na Bhaiya....
SABSE BADA RUPAIYA

(Translation
Neither Wife, Nor child,
Nor father, Nor Brother,
Rupee is bigger than All).


Another mail has come in stating "LEAST WE CAN DO IS CONTRIBUTE THE MONEY IN TIME SO THAT PEOPLE CAN PLAN BETTER."

Disclaimer: Guys I paid up last night, those who did not please pay up soon....
or we shall be bombarded with more such scary mails.....

Little did I know...

Life was beautiful, Life was fun....
Little did I know.... how much they make you run...

Though life is still beautiful and fun.....

Ghajini model of class participation

Sticking to the theme of Garam Masala. Here is a run of the mill interpretation of the type of class participation going on. There are various ways a student participates in class.

Classical Ghajinis
These people never ask a question, if the prof cold calls they cant seem to recall anything.

Improvised Ghajinis
They too have a problem, but they have improvised, they go out of turn to speak their answers before their memory is washed away.

Other Ghajinis
Other junta having varying state of ghajininess.

123456789 & epidontknowlogy

Today ( August 7, 2009) @ 12 hrs 34 minutes and 56 seconds was a very special moment.

The timestamp was
12:34 56 7/8/9

i.e
123456789

This will never happen again in our lifetime.
I hope you enjoyed the moment.
If you are in B section, you probably were immersed in Ontology and epidontknowlogy.

SK-II

SK-II

A few days ago in Organization theory class, there was a reference to SK-II.

As with all such products, SK-II is special because of a secret ingredient. Pitera is the signature ingredient in all SK-II products, and is 'the secret key' to beautiful skin.

A Chance Discovery
Pitera, was discovered purely by chance. About thirty years ago, a scientist noticed that the hands of workers at a Japanese saké brewery looked beautiful and young. This was the inspiration behind five years of research by a team of scientists who screened through over 300 types of yeasts and refined the precise conditions for fermentation, leading to the discovery of SK-II's signature ingredient, Pitera.

Derived from a unique yeast's fermentation, Pitera is a blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids that work together to allow the skin's natural surface rejuvenation process to function at its prime, enhancing the renewal of the skin's outer layer. Continued usage of Pitera leads to clearer looking, smoother skin.


A Ritual

In the East, it is believed that the key to a balanced life lies in the power of rituals. The SK-II ritual inspires complete devotion to those who practice it. Morning and evening is a time dedicated to caring for oneself. An escape that first begins with getting into a meditative state, clearing your mind and visualising your ideal skin, both now and for the future. This subtle, yet powerful step originates from the timeless philosophy of the East, that the mind and body are one, inextricably linked spiritually and physically.

Freeter Controvery resolved

Freeter

n. A person who takes a series of temporary jobs; job-hopper, temp worker, freelancer

Etymological Note: free + Ger. arbeit ‘work’
Citations: 1989 Minoru Koshida @ Tokyo (Reuters) (Sept. 22) “More Japan College Graduates Rebel Against Jobs For Life”: Kato worked for a trading firm for about two years after he graduated from college with a major in law in 1982, but decided to quit when he realised he could take time off anytime he wanted and have larger pay cheques if he became what is known in Japan as a “freeter”.


Verdict: German word "arbeit" means work.
But its japanese adaptation “arubaito” meaning part-time work.
“Freeter” is a combination of the English word “free” and the Japanese word “arubaito” meaning part-time, casual or temporary work


Danken Sie Ihrem für Lesen (Thank you for reading)

Who is this guy???

This is the legendary Abraham Maslow.

And the winner is Utpal Bhowmick.

You can be a winner too.
Watch out for opportunities on this blog.

"Put your hands up" but carefully

Marketing classes are very interactive. Some cases have multiple people trying to pitch in valuable points. At times people wait long for their turn.

Today, something happened that had some amount of inevitability attached with it. A guy (who always puts in good points) raised his hand for a long time. And then his mind wandered in the vast jungles of marketing fundas.

But his hand did not accompany him there!!!!!
The raised hand stuck out there for the prof to finally call him out.

Prof: Allright you there?
Guy: No response
Another Guy prods ...
Our guy comes back from the jungle, but cannot recall the question.
He spends a few excruciating seconds to recall and finally gives up with a remark.
"I raised my hand for so long, I cannot remember why I did it".

Placecom is in place.

A very well organized placecom election was completed today.
We have picked a good lot and all eyes are on them.

Eight popular people have been picked.
Somebody had to be Number Nine.
Again yours truly was up to the task.

Nonetheless I would want to thank all who supported me.

Best question asked @ soap box

After a lot of delibration, I rank the best question from today's session.

A poor soul was explaining what was his aim and what was the objective of the placecom.

A not so poor soul asked.
"WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AIM AND OBJECTIVE".

Where GMP batch wants to be

Maslow was right : Food Vs Placecom

Maslow's hierarchy of needs prevailed today.
Soap box for selection of placecom was scheduled at 1.00 pm
Soap Box was delayed as the mess does not provide lunch till 1.00 pm.


Physiological needs ( Eg Food)
For the most part, physiological needs are obvious - they are the literal requirements for human survival. If these requirements are not met the human body simply cannot continue to function.

Safety needs ( Eg Job Security)
With their physical needs relatively satisfied, the individual's safety needs take over and dominate their behavior. These needs have to do with people's yearning for a predictable, orderly world in which injustice and inconsistency are under control, the familiar frequent and the unfamiliar rare. In the world of work, these safety needs manifest themselves in such things as a preference for job security


Unless physiological needs are satisfied, safety needs take a backseat.
Hats off to Mr Maslow.

Mankiw's Ten Principles for the uninitiated

A Phd's take on Mankiw's Ten Principles.
It is fun, have a look for your self.....

Strange men with stranger facial hair

Some junta have taken it upon them to make strange facial hair a fashion. It is reported that full beard, only beard, anything that vaguely resembles beard & left overs from bad shaving have been reported.

Yours truly is a culprit too and will listen to the fashion police by getting rid of the nuisance ASAP.

Limited Edition Rebar (Sariya)

Today we had a very interesting session about branding of Rebar (Sariya) done by Tata in the form of Tata Tiscon. A lot of creative juices were flowing as branding as a concept was talked about.

The most jhakkas idea came out in the form of "Limited Edition Rebars".... Ouch.........
It was suggested that people can have their names etched on Special Rebars that were only limited edition. The intellectual assumption was based on funda that junt will flock stores to get Sariyas with their name just to make RCC structures.

Disclaimer: Among several good ideas, sometimes a few go overboard. But documenting them is the responsibility of this blogger.