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Super Car RentalsGuests will be picked up from the airport of landing, taken to a five star hotel and all their travel needs met.
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A Great Rich Wonderful Philosophy -44This beautiful explanation is given in the Kathopanishad under ratha kalpana. This concept is presented in the picture of the Gita where the Lord administers the transformation technology to Arjuna who is a victim of acute depression.
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Need for Ethics in Human ResourcesEthics have gained importance with the increasing complexity of market conditions and decreasing transparency in operations, Ethics help in better decision making, lead to credibility with public and employees.
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Financing Startup of CompaniesFinancing startup is not an easy task. A businessman should be a good decision maker in investing money for the overall growth and up gradation of the business in a short time
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Day Trading Needs StrategiesMany consider day trading a dangerous commercial activity. This calls for day trading strategies to minimize the impact of losses and to realize profits.
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Coffee Maker Gives Finest CoffeeCoffeemaker is a cooking appliance for brewing coffee. It does not require use of a separate container for boiling water. There are several varieties of coffee makers with different ways of brewing techniques.
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Security Alarm System. You spend most of your time in the home which you consider as your treasured asset. Your family and property and other assets need protection.A security alarm comes into operation when a danger is smelt
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Grits, Guts and GumptionThe book deals with changes effected at the bank with employee strength exceeding 200000, the transformation, the challenging issues in management and how a giant public sector bank overcame them.
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Achilles Heel in the Management Consultancy ProfessionManagement consultancy is one of the noblest professions. It draws knowledge from all disciplines. It is deeply rooted in human creativity and free from shackles of procedures and other hassles
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The Fish Rots from the HeadThis book is an offshoot of corporate scandals of the early 21st century which witnessed corporate greed, selfishness, incompetence, corruption and increasing criminalization of corporate misconduct.
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Leadership,Poverty and Social SecurityThis short, pleasant, crisp, lucid, and imaginative booklet needs to be studied in depth by everyone concerned with mankind's plight in today's world. -
Stock Market for BeginnersIf you want to make money, stock market is the place. But for Beginners stock market is very crucial. Further, you need to know the background of stock market well.
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Meaning and Means to Obtain Venture CapitalVenture Capital is the fund needed to start a business mainly required by entrepreneurs who want to start their own venture.
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Planning and Executing an Exit StrategyA time comes when alert businessmen consider it necessary to decide on a strategy to continue or bury the business.
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Juicy Black Dresses for JuniorsBoys and girls when young pass through difficult stages with their own demands for display of emotions, passions and love through juicy black dresses
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Use of Having Industry KnowledgeA candidate applying for an executive position in a professionally managed company often will face a question-'˜Do you have industry knowledge?'
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How to Write a Business ProposalWhen you have to offer a prospective buyer a proposal of business from the prospective seller's end, you need to support the same with a business proposal
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How to Ensure Business ProfitabilityThe importance of the gross profit concept is realized when you analyze the performance of a company. It points out how efficiently the management utilizes labor and supplies in the manufacturing process
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Improving Business CompetitivenessTo start business, you will have to do extensive research to collect information and current data to be up-to-date regarding competition in the market.
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Risk Reward and AssessmentThere is no risk free activity and there is no guarantee of returns. For a new project the outcome of various decisions can only be estimated with some degree of accuracy and that too with conditions
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Online Social Media ManagementYou are concerned with getting the best results from your marketing effort. Here comes the role of social media management. This is the most effective tool to market your products online.
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Jewish Ceremony HavdalahHavdalah is a Jewish ceremony. It is performed at the end of the Shabbat that separating the holy Sabbath day from the following worldly week.
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Walk Your Way to HealthWalking is a low-impact exercise. This exercise is accessible to all. It is safe, simple and suitable for all people who want to be more active. It brings several benefits
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Life of Swami VivekanandaA great Saint from India who shook the world in the 1890s at the World Parliament of Religions by his great oratory and immense love of humanity with spiritual strength of an exceptional caliber.
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Management Lessons from Swami VivekanandaIf we are to name one great Indian who was the prime mover of world thinking on the rich heritage of India in the last 150 years the choice falls on Swami Vivekananda . -
Elephant attackElephant runs amok and attacks mahout who escapes miraculously -
Recycling IncompetenceIncompetence is a disqualification in management but a hidden virtue in many other cases of corporate management where hidden techniques and unethical practices are honored.
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Dubai Recession- Relief and RecoveryWith wisdom taking over the driver's seat backed by necessary management techniques and principles of sustainable growth Dubai should be able to come out of the present crisis . -
Types of ManagersManagerial performance varies depending on the style they adopt and the impression they create on their subordinates.
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Mis- Management of TimeIt is surprising to note that people do not realize the importance of time which is actually a critical resource.
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Bust Butts and BeautyThe human mind is a monkey. If not tamed it will run riot and work havoc both on time, effort and money.
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Humor Disarms-Part 2Humor lightens an already dull mood. Inducting humor into sensitive situations helps to humanize life's adversities.
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Humor Disarms -Part 1Humor provides an effective antidote to anger if carefully handled.This therapy generally works for us in our daily life.
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Vocabulary of a HumoristThere are individuals who have the gift of spontaneous humor. They laugh and make others laugh. They are a source of great entertainment.
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Humor for HealthHumor can impart great nourishment to you in everyday life?People with a great sense of humor and who are able to laugh at themselves very rarely experience depression and anxiety. They see the world in a different perspective.
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The Taste of HumorHumor does not have malice. It triggers laughter, stretches and relaxes all muscles in the face and the stomach. It entertains and enlarges the circle of friends.
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Gateway to Disease and Death - Part 3Nutrition is one area of action for effective stress reduction. Even the smallest of changes towards adopting a nutritious diet could bring about significant benefits. -
Gateway to Disease and Death- Part 2Stress management should be a major concern for those seeking a healthy lifestyle. A commitment to live a healthier lifestyle is a desirable objective.
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Gateway to Disease and Death - Part 1Even a small lateral expansion of the belly with extra fat and a sedentary lifestyle can increase risk of heart disease.
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Lifestyle Changes -Cure for DepressionThe remedy for depression depends on attitude change and this is more effective than medicines and tranquilizers.Depression is a state of mind.
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Cow with invoiceFarmer prepares invoice for a cow in response to enquiry from a Mercedenz Benz dealer -
Chief Embezzlement OfficersBig companies imbibe and propagate the concept of business as a noble profession.However, such nobility exists only when ethics becomes an integral part of such a business philosophy.
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Ayurveda- Medicine Without Side EffectsThe architects of the ayurveda mode of treatment emphasized on the curative aspects of illness and went to the root of the problem. They discovered the link and interconnection between the mind, body and intellect. -
Want to Be Heavy or LightEvery one wants to maintain a trim figure and struggle for weight loss if they measure high in the weighing scale. But they let loose the reins on their gluttony when they see delicious food . -
A Great, Rich, Wonderful Philosophy 44The ancient philosophy penetrates, percolates the minds of many. This is accomplished through mythological characters who are all times greats with their dedication, devotion and divine adherence to cardinal principles of human existence and values.
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Swine FeverThanks to the up gradation of the four legged living beings even animals gain the status of celebrities. One such fortunate creature is the PIG, fondly called Mr. Swine -
Advanced Death ManagementA Professor presents a graphic and interesting picture of modern trends in society in the area of event management.
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Managing GreedThe nature of greed and its growth is like pouring ghee into fire. The intensity becomes great
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Empty Your PocketsDuring parade the commander addresses members of Women Cops.He obsewrves bulging pockets among uniformed women.He shouts at them.
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'Duddocracy'The epidemic of ''duddocracy'' becomes rampant and serious when dozens of deadwoods enter and dominate the political system.
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Greatest Festival on EarthA grand clourful annual festival with over a million people participating,enjoying the presence of thirty caparisoned elephants culminating in music by over 300 percussionists and grand fire works. -
Wisdom and CivilizationA contented society with collective happiness is a goal worth attempting and achieving. -
Lazarus the Financial Wizard 6The advent of the AHF introduced by Lazarus was widely welcomed by the employees. They could raise money. Lazarus formed rules with utmost complexity with several exemptions to confuse even the most intelligent person.
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Black HolidayA group of twenty students went out for a picnic to a mountainous forest area 70 kms from the nearest city.A great tragedy was in store for them.
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Social Security for the Poor 8Social security to be really effective should fulfill certain essential conditions. The first and foremost is good leadership. -
Fraud of HonorPeople fall victims of praise. This weakness is exploited by professional cheats. Here are some examples.
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Elephant rageElephant goes out of conrol and creates havoc. -
New Breed of CEOsCorporate greed has manifested in different corners of the globe.This philosophy of business loot, unfortunately, is gaining ground . We have booming business followed by catastrophic collapse.
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Wonderful Perception on V DayA discussion was on. The subject was perception. One gentleman who opened the discussion remarked that people have different perspectives and that is why difference in views occurred.
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Pub and the PublicA group of puritans are confronted by a gang of rationalists. The topic of discussion is values in society.
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Obama the Guiding Star of the WorldIt was with great joy the free world listened to President Obama's inaugural speech. The promise blossoming out of this fragrant speech gives great hopes for humanity.
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Software Becomes Crime WareHuman beings normally use their brain and power of discrimination not succumbing to emotions.
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Easy Way to Eliminate the UnwantedTwo friends Jane and Jim, are discussing ways and means of eliminating an undesirable character who happens to be their acquaintance.
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Women Police on ParadeA special parade was arranged for women members of the police force.During inspection the Parade Officer observed unusual bulges on the chest of some women on parade.
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Doctor's Doctored EnglishDr. Dullard is a man of broken English.In the excitement of seeing his friend's daughter after a long time he breaks his exuberance.
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Fatty Finds Novel Way for Reading WeightA Jumbo size fatty attempts to weigh himself on a scale. He makes several attempts but fails. The belly extending beyond the length of the arm poses severe obstruction.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 16In such an anarchy oriented organization decision making was always on impulse. It meant saying yes or no without any deep analysis.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 15Lazarus was invited to attend a folk lore which was a dance drama. This was a popular traditional art.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 14Having presented some impressive facts in support of his case for aid, Lazarus went ahead with another initiative which he considered as his most attractive feature.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 13Lazarus collected details for his overseas visit. These included addresses of all known and unknown friends, acquaintances and influential men and a list of things for acquisition.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 12Lazarus never gave up hope. Despite facing adverse weather he proposed new taxation measures to fill the treasury.
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New Year Message for MankindWishing the entire mankind peace and happiness.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 11The honor given to him on All Fools Day encouraged Lazarus to go ahead with his innovative reforms. His enthusiasm to introduce stringent economy in administration and to effect cost reduction prompted him to introduce innovative measures
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Why Are You Impatient?Jose and John are neighbors. They meet often and exchange greetings. One day Jose feels pressing need for some cash and approaches John
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 10The public of the area under Lazarus's jurisdiction wanted to celebrate All Fools Day.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 9Having caused pandemonium and disorder the crowd demanded withdrawal of the team and put forward a series of demands.
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A Fartz WatchA rustic villager visits his friend in a nearby town and seeks his help in locating a shop selling wrist watches. He recommends a shop and the villager goes there.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 8Lazarus realized the government treasury was hollow. He wanted to display his genius.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 7The brand ambassadors of incompetence whom Lazarus nurtured provided only an example where the tip of the ice berg of the AHF phenomenon.
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His Work PhilosophyMartin and Kevin are close friends. They are engaged in a heated discussion about the general attitude towards work.
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Undue Advantage by ManyIn a Welfare Organization a discussion takes place between the Senior Officer and his Assistant, Rachel. Theissue relates to deciding the quantum of financial assistance for removing the body of an employee who dies in office premises while on duty.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 5Having introduced the innovative measure of sleep levy, Lazarus did not rest on his oars.He asked his officials to examine the implications of this levy.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 4Loan administration procedures became so popular that people could get a loan for the mere asking. The bank became busy not in developing business but in loan recoveries
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 3There was a very large sprawling area to be used for building official residences for legislators. Vehement public protests against the move forced the authorities to abandon the project.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 2Lazarus belonged to a service, considered a specialized area for all occasions and for all posts irrespective of the nature of the job or its requirements. He held additional charge of a financial institution.
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Lazarus the Financial Wizard 1Lazarus, name fictitious, established a great reputation as a fund raiser. His innovative methods, the government thought, would help to replenish the treasury, which was empty.
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Signature Without SignificanceA proposal for financial approval was sent to the Minister. The Minister signs.
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The Courageous CowardAnthony and Abraham (names fictitious) wait for a friend Grove to arrive.
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Novel Outsourcing Phenomenon OMRATwo smart employees of an IT company compare their lives; both official and domestic. One of them broached the topic of outsourcing jobs awarded to the company.
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Novel Way of Decentralizing Anti-Terror ActivityPanic prevails in a province consequent to massive dangerous terrorist strike. Heavy casualties occur.
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Rice in DelhiTwo persons discuss about a newspaper report.
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War Service Without WarRamsey met his bosom friend Ronald and exchanged pleasantries. Later a discussion on war heroes and veterans came up in their minds.
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Laugh and ParkTwo friends have a chat over finding a suitable place for parking a car.
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Where Ignorance is StrengthTwo women attend a cricket match. During the course of the game several interesting incidents take place. One such incident is narrated below
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A Ball for AllA football match was in progress. Players in the field were fighting for the ball vigorously Soon a funny incident followed.
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Social Security for the Poor 7While attempting to evolve a scheme of social security we determine the needs of the BPL population and the resources position.
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Hospital's Track RecordA flourishing hospital in the heart of the city attracts patients.A visitor enters and becomes a patient.
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Brothers and Sisters Hit by the Global Financial CrisisAs one, though living far away, my heart comes closest to you in this hour of crisis.
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Consumerism Greed and Market CrashDecades ago the famous economist and Nobel Laureate Jan Tin Bergen observed: "Generally the rich of the earth should prepare for themselves for a simpler life in the future
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Social Security for the Poor 6The immediate task before any democracy is not merely to get better results within the existing framework of economic and social institutions.
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Social Security for the Poor 5ndustrialization and employment generation have not made a significant impact on poverty alleviation
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Social Security for the Poor 3Economists believed that the development process initiated by the governments to increase the supply and availability of essential goods and services would raise the standard of living of the masses.
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Social Security for the Poor 3Another evil that eats away the fabric of democracy is corruption. The public and private sectors have been victims of corruption and this causes erosion of resources through unproductive channels.
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Social Security for the Poor 2We have taken India as an example for illustration of poverty stricken population, there are other countries which are worse in this respect e.g.,African countries .
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Social Security for the Poor 1The world is in the grip of the globalization phenomenon. While billionaires are increasing there are billions of poor who cannot afford two square meals a day let alone the necessities of civilized life.
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She Gains Exposure Exposes and Moves AudienceTwo ladies return after witnessing a reality show. They discuss the various aspects of the show.One eulogizes the anchor of the show for her knowledge and communication skills. The other praises her induction and seduction skills.
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You Are Innocent butA play is in progress in a theater. While it is half way through one from the audience sprang up from his seat and rushes to the stage.
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A Great, Rich, Wonderful Philosophy 43The great philosophy of the East hinges on ancient wisdom which cannot be taught or told. Wisdom illumines us and our activities.
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A Great, Rich, Wonderful Philosophy 42All men are born equal. The same spirit lives in all. But they grow under different conditions and environment depending on the geographical location of their birth and the economic and social status of their families in which they are born.
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Miracles Do HappenA miracle is a totally unexpected surprise event happening around us bringing immense benefit and happiness to an individual, society or nation.
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Management Consulting and Corruption ManagementOver two thousand five hundred years ago the famous Greek philosopher Aristotle said," Law can control only actions and not motives." He also said. "What the world requires is cleansing of hearts and not of garments". These statements are relevant today.
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Ganesh FestivalGanesh is the Lord in Hindu mythology, who is worshipped for removal of obstacles to any noble venure.
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A Great Rich Wonderful Philosophy 41To derive the best results from implementing the essence of this great philosophy we need exemplary dynamic leadership at all levels. World leadership at this stage is a remote possibility.
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Onam the national Festival of KeralaOnam is a festival when Keralites rejoice with friendly visits,gatherings, feasts and lavish entertainments.
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Sales Training Toilet Paper and Emery PaperA retail retail chain organizes a training program for sales representatives. During one of the sessions the Trainer explains at length the problems faced and the solutions.
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A Great, Rich, Wonderful Philosophy 40The fundamental principles of this great philosophy will ensure excellent Management if rightly approached and seriously imbibed. Nothing should be left out on the presumption it is not practical philosophy
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Festival in Honor of Lord KrishnaThe festival known as Krishna Jayanthi is celebrated every year in India. This takes place in August /September.The birthday of the Lord is observed in great festivity and splendour.
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Elephantine MoronAt times, people and organizations are carried away by the mania to give awards to individuals without much forethought.
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Dr.Mruthyu MBBS, MBBS, PMS, FROGThis is pure fiction. The name and abbreviations are non existent.The story depicts an individual who has ambitions with ultimate aim of super specialty in a chosen field
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He Says" I Am Not Worth $50000"There are individuals who always take a cheerful and calm view of life.
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A Great, Rich, Wonderful Philosophy 39Human excellence utilizing the human assets of mind, body and the intellect reinforced and rooted in spiritual strength and values is the cornerstone of this great philosophy .
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Cyber Café and NescafeTwo friends meet in a restaurant. They exchange views on their favorite beverages.
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Novel Definition of Heat TreatmentA large company is on a recruiting spree.Various positions need to be filled up. One ingenious employee sees an opportunity to push his favorite, Jonnie, to a job in the company.
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A Great, Rich, Wonderful Philosophy 38The ancient wisdom of the sages holds out tremendous hope and salvation for human welfare.Basic needs are given priority.
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You and I Are Healthy BecauseMedical science has advanced very much in all developing countries. Longevity has increased. While this is true in many cases, there are pockets of unhealthy and unhygienic areas where the benefits of modern medical progress have not penetrated.
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Brain Drain and Brain Down the DrainsEfflux of talent to other countries is a serious problem with some countries that have considerable skilled personnel but fewer opportunities .The available opportunities are cornered mostly by vested interests who are flourishing.
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We Don't Want SEZ ButSEZ, Special Economic Zones, are areas earmarked for industries of a special kind which hold out great prospects of economic growth. Two persons, one well informed and the other ill informed, discuss the subject.
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Time Sharing Applied DifferentlyIMany love the concept of time sharing. There are many benefits.
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Easy Way to Own a HouseThis is the story of a person who is in search of house for outright purchase. He makes enquiries with his friends. A short conversation takes place between two of them.
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He Shouted Switch but Got a BlowMischief is an inherent tendency with some individuals. It is more so when one is a teenager. We have a case of a man instigating a boy to shout at a lamp post which gets him a severe blow from a stranger passing through.
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Human Latrines and Drain Pipes -New Leadership StyleDemocracy is a venerable, noble and desirable institution and form of government. Its success depends on the people who elect leaders and on their quality. Dedicated leaders show a high degree of statesmanship.
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Efficient Police Says 'Catch the Thief We Will Arrest'A burglary takes place in a house in a prominent locality. Many VIPs live in the area. The residents express their anguish and the aggrieved person cries over the loss. A police team reaches the scene of crime.
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In-laws and OutlawsWe come across so many types of laws in our day today life. But there are two types that come under a special category. These are "in laws and outlaws".
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Single Window ClearanceA budding businessman visited the government office dealing with licenses and controls. He asks the Information Officer (IO) about the formalities to be undergone for setting up a business.
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The Rare VisitorTwo friends meet at a park. While discussing about their friends and relatives one of them asked the other a question. It takes shape followed by the answer as given below.
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Booby Traps and Cheer LeadersAfter prolonged fighting in a country soldiers return home. On their way they have a stop over of four days in a big city. They go around the city to see good things of life and if possible to have lavish entertainment.
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Tongue in Cheek and Cream on TongueTwo girls join a service organization. It is a posh office with ultramodern facilities and infrastructure. The cafeteria is excellent and without comparison. Delicious food items and beverages are served all the 24 hours.
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They Fear Work StudyIn a labor intensive overstaffed factory it dawned on the mind of the management to measure the workload of workers engaged in stacking.
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Novel Training for EmployeesTwo men met in a cafeteria. They discussed among other things the prevailing salary structure and perquisites in some organizations in the vicinity. The conversation is recorded below.
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Country Heads, Empty Offices and Empty HeadsThese are days of globalization. Multinationals and their executive designations globally spread. CEO, Global Head, Relationships Manager and Country Head are some examples of such specimens.
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The Retired Executive with a Torn BriefcaseIn these days of plethora of gurus in every field of human activity we also witness human beings spending their post retirement era in the company of a torn brief case
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Work Study DefinedTwo students were discussing tools of analysis for studying work. They had gained some familiarity with time and motion study and work study. The definition given by each is given below.
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Travel, Tourism and "Borism" ManagementDo not be scared of the word "borism" There is no such word in the dictionary.
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An Understanding BossTwo officers of a research organization, John and Jack, compare notes on their work, bosses and the Director of the Institute. In the end one of them asks the other about his chances for promotion.
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Salesman, Ceiling Fan and DoctorThe pharmaceutical field is one with intense competition. Sales Representatives (SR) face stiff competition to push their company products.
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Unemployment ExchangesSome governments set up organizations for collecting information on job vacancies and on candidates aspiring for jobs .Demands come mostly from unemployed youth.These are called "Employment Exchanges"
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Fooling a Visitor to a ProjectA large multi million dollar project was under execution in a developing country. Considerable delay occurred at land development and machinery erection stage.
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Strange LogicTwo friends John and James meet. After a long conversation John expresses his desire to borrow James's car for a day.
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Don't Give Stone when One Wants BreadThere are large democracies with millions of people living in abject poverty. Here the leadership fails to give priority to uplifting them and to improve their economic conditions.
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Pat Laptop and RooftopTwo IT lady professionals Ann and Flynn join an ITES firm at a junior level. They are enchanted by the posh ambience in the office, the fat salary and perquisites. At regular intervals some gift or other is showered on them.
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Thank You Friend for KickingJames is a man of great qualities and manners. His sense of cleanliness is of a high order. He is very systematic in his work and arrangement of facilities and articles at home.
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The Elephantine OrderIn a District with lot of forest cover wild elephants roam about often encroaching on human settlements. At times they destroy life and property. The inhabitants complain to the government authorities.
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Unearthing Hidden Managerial SkillsA management training program was in progress. The course director was explaining the different types of skills managers should have and the proficiency to be attained at junior, middle and top management levels.
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Manners, Sugar and MilkA high society party took place in a prominent farm house of a VIP. One of the guests appeared to be ill mannered .He did not observe table manners.
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His Diagnosis is BetterTwo men, Walter, and Wilfred were discussing the competence of a psychiatrist in handling mental patients
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Colorful Boat RaceA grand colorful boat race with country crafts, held in Kerala backwaters attracting thousands of tourists.
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Son -in -Law Works in the ForgeriesTwo friends were comparing notes. They were discussing the place of work and professions of their son and son in law respectively.
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Bank Banker Bankrupt BrainA small business client approaches a bank for working funds. He submits the completed loan application and is asked to meet the Bank Manager after a week. The conversation follows:
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Police, Burglar and MatronA burglary took place in a house. Some articles were stolen while the inmates were asleep. The inmates called the police who arrived at the scene after two hours.
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Strange Yardstick for Sanctioning FundsA small business client approaches a local bank for working capital for his project. He submits a proposal and hopes the loan will be sanctioned soon. He gets a call from the bank asking him to come for a discussion.
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Work and PleasureA management meet takes place in a five star hotel. The topic for discussion is 'delegation'. During the question hour one of the participants asked a pertinent question.
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Professionals, Cheats and Mercenaries 6Business is a socially useful and necessary field of human activity.In contrast we find business that will do anything for money.
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Professionals, Cheats and Mercenaries 5In a democracy politics and politicians are inevitable.Really dedicated persons among them love the country and keep the country's interest above theirs. In contrast we have individuals who claim to be politicians but without the quality of statesmanship.
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The Art of Traffic MismanagementEvery one loves art. This love makes one develop a taste for it.But the traffic mismanagers infiltrate into this category because of the wrong twist they give to the management practices.
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Hub of IncompetenceEfficiency in organizations requires good policies.The benefits or damage to the organization from such policies depend on the competence of the authority and clarity of objectives based on ethics.
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Professionals, Cheats and Mercenaries 4One of the growing fields of engineering is architecture.However, partial quackery infiltrates into the profession and gains ascendancy.
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Professionals, Cheats and Mercenaries 3The science of quackery permits proliferation and creation of a galaxy of cheats and mercenaries in the profession. Accounting is a field where such luminaries flourish, though in pockets
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Bill Gates/ Bloomberg Bounty Benefits GloballyOne of the noblest creations of God in the last century is the gift of a generous and global heart for uplifting mankind.This phenomenon is Bill Gates, Co founder and Chief Mentor of Microsoft.
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Professionals, Cheats and Mercenaries 2The gradations of professionals are prevalent in other professions also. The empire of finance is one.
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Professionals, Cheats and Mercenaries 1It is often said that as civilization advances poetry declines. It is also a strange coincidence that as we materially progress society decays.But these are beneficial and professional only when they are rooted in ethics.
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Spectacular Show on EarthOne of the grandest festivals attracting ove a million people including foreign tourists, with thirty caparisoned tallest of elephants participating, with change of dozens of colourful silk unique umbrellas takes place every year in the month of April.
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Tailor's DilemmaAn unusually fat man went to a tailor for stitching a suit. The mere sight of the man from a distance sent shivers in the tailor's heart.
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Caution and Fashion to the BrimA recently wed daughter -in -law joined her mother -in -law. In a few months she entered motherhood. It was an occasion for rejoicing for all. The mother- in- law wanted her to take great care of the child in the womb.
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Death ExchangedSuicide turns into homicide.
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Blissful Ignoramus InfiniteTwo leaders engage themselves in a heated argument over a scientific truth.
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Priest with Prying EyesA priest addresses a large religious congregation. The topic is Decline and Fall of Morality. He laments over the present trends and urges the gathering to lift them to high and loft ideals of moral conduct.
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Conquest of Happiness- 6The managerial approach to happiness considering the body, mind and intellect as resources and adding time also as a resource confers several benefits
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Suicidal Policies of Politicians of Astounding StupidityOver two centuries ago Dr.Samuel Johnson made a remarkable statement about politics. That was," politics is the last refuge of a scoundrel". Now times have changed.
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Conquest of Happiness- 5Health is an important ingredient of happiness. Homour is vital to maintaining good health. So to have a sense of humor and to cultivate interest in humor is a desirable way to enter the road to happiness.
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Body, Language and CompereingSome women are fortunate to have a good body. They keep their physique trim. Event managers spot such angels for the task of compereing.
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Conquest of Happiness- 4The gateway to real happiness passes through spirituality. Spirituality is a state of mind. It deals with the ultimate truth and shows us the way.
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High Risk Driving Under High Tech IncompetenceThere is a class of individuals claiming to be human beings who travel by road in large gas guzzling vehicles at speeds exceeding the permissible limits .They think the road belongs to them.
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Conquest of Happiness- 3A managerial approach can help to attain peace of mind. The basic cause of human stupidity manifesting as lack of right and relevant knowledge, has to be removed. This is possible.
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Conquest of Happiness- 2It is definitely possible to attain happiness. Before we make an attempt in this direction it is necessary to understand what we mean by happiness
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Conquest of Happiness- 1We all want to be happy. But we don't want to exert and benefit from the rich fountain of knowledge to keep our lives rooted in happiness.
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Innocents Die and Incompetence LivesIt is also said human life is a series of accidents.But there is one category of disaster and tragedy arising from acts of man.
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Meditation for Peace-2Mind conquered is available and this helps to lift you by yourself. It is a great friend. It no more entertains endless desires.
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Meditation for Peace -1To be happy one will find it helpful to meditate on the Reality. This means stretching one's mind to the farthest.
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A Great, Rich, Wonderful Philosophy 37The philosophy anchors man to God in every moment of his existence and for any activity. All important and auspicious occasions are marked and preceded by offering prayers to Him seeking His blessings .
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A Great Rich and Wonderful Philosophy 36The emphasis of the philosophy on the potential of the human mind gives great hopes for man to achieve excellence.
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Mr. Duck, Primitive Office and Obsolete Methods 3Duck goes through another file. A prominent association of senior citizens invites him for delivering an address in their club
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Mr. Duck, Primitive Office and Obsolete Methods 2On the first day on going through the first file Duck calls his secretary and gives a dictation
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Mr. Duck, Primitive Office and Obsolete Methods 1Mr. Duck is person who has no caliber worth the name. He works in an office with primitive operational methods
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A Great Rich and Wonderful Philosophy-35The discoverers of this philosophy had a universal vision. They had concern for the entire humanity and living beings.The followed the philosophy of simple loving and high thinking.
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Commissioner De Industries, Unemployment and Brain Drain-17The cumulative impact of Burier's policies resulted in industrial stagnation, unemployment and brain drain.
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Commissioner De Industries, Unemployment and Brain Drain-16Burier was besieged with questions from the audience
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Elephant Runs AmokDuring a temple festival a tusker suddenly turns rogue and kills three people
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Commissioner De Industries, Unemployment and Brain Drain-15Burier found that many who underwent training in the CMPA took up jobs abroad on very attractive terms. He realized the gravity of the situation and wanted to treat it as a case of severe brain drain.
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A Glowing Tribute to Masterly IncompetenceA wise friend of mine once remarked that there were people who believed strongly in the philosophy" ignorance is strength.
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Commissioner De Industries, Unemployment and Brain Drain-14Burier cheerfully signed and issued appointment letters. His name and fame spread far and wide.