Dr. P V DESAI

Ph.D (Management), UNDP Fellow,

CMC (Certified Management Consultant)

Managing Director, PLACON Corporate & Management Services Pvt. Ltd

DETAILED PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

PLACON CORPORATE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES PVT LTD

A-3, Kajal Apartments, Nr. Dada Saheb Temple, Navrangpura, AHMEDABAD - 380 009 (INDIA)

Mobile: 98240 12720 E-Mail: pvdesai@placon.co.in Website: www.placon.co.in

TABLE OF CONTENT

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I SCHEMATIC PRESENTATION OF DR P V DESAI’S PROFILE

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II ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2-3

III CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCE 4-5

IV TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE 6-8

V SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES 9-13

VI RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS 14-16

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[I] A SCHEMATIC PRESENTATION OF DR. P V DESAI’S PRO FILE (As on March 31, 2014)

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AGE: 70 YRS.

QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. (Mgt.), UNDP-ILO Fellow, Certified

Management Consultant (CMC).

TRAINING Management Faculty Dev. Prog. at Indian

Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)

ACADEMIC Total: 44 Yrs. (Management Field: 34 Yrs)

TEACHING 38 Batches of MBA Level or Equivalent

RESEARCH 34 Papers, 17 Cases

PUBLICATIONS 9 Books, 28 Papers

ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION Admissions-Placements-Library-Office

Systems-Co-ordination of Teaching-Campus Planning-As Officiating/Joint

Director, Chief of Management Institutes

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING & DEVELOPMENT 34 YEARS

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

270 Programs

FOR - PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 150 Programs

GOVT./NON-PROFIT ORGNS. 120 Programs

CONSULTANCY 140 ASSIGNMENTS

Strategic Planning and Management

Control Systems

Purchase & Stores, Production & Maintenance, Quality Control and R&D, Marketing &

Distribution, Finance & Accounting, Personnel & HRD and Corporate Management

Project-related Market Surveys – Opportunity Identification - Techno-economic Feasibility Studies - Project

Financing – Manuals of operating systems

Diagnostic Studies

Turnaround of Sick Units - Profitability Studies - Management Audit – Quality studies – Cost

Reduction projects

International Assignments

UNDP Fellow with ILO as Executing Agency As a consultant to ILO, ADB, DFID, IFAD, WFP,

FNV, LO/FTF

PERSONAL

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[II] ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A. DEGREES HELD M.Com, LL.B ., Ph.D (Business Management), UNDP Fellow, CMC (Certified Management Consultant)

DEGREE UNIVERSITY YEAR SUBJECT OF SPECIALISATION

Ph.D. Gujarat University

1982 Field: Business Management Thesis Title: "Price Level Changes: Corporate Reporting and Management Decisions".

M.Com. (Addl.)

-do- 1971 1. Advanced Accounting. 2. Cost Accounting. 3. Industrial Management. 4. Management Accounting.

LL.B. -do- 1965 Not applicable.

M.Com. -do- 1965 1. Rural Development. 2. Co-operation. 3. Industrial Organisation. 4. Labour Administration.

B.Com (Addl.)

-do- October 1963 Banking.

B.Com. -do- March 1963 Accounting & Auditing.

B. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

1. Attended the one-year duration Programme on Development of Management Faculty (PDMF) conducted by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, during 1979-80. Special subjects included Research Methodology, Teaching Pedagogy, Communication Skills.

2. Was awarded UNDP Fellowship in 1988; with ILO as the executing agency. The

fellowship was executed as a Visiting Scholar to University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA between September-December 1988. Visited construction management and business management programmes at the following Universities :

i. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; ii. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); iii. Sloan School of Management, Boston; iv. University of Texas, Austin; v. Stanford University, Pao Alto, California; vi. University of California, Berkeley, California;

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vii. George Washington University, Washington, D.C.; viii. Pennsylvania State University, State College.

• Visited several consultancy organisations, research institutions and professional bodies in

the field of Management • Attended National Convention of American Institute of Civil Engineers as an ILO

sponsored delegate • Gave a faculty seminar on Construction Management at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

The Fellowship Report was submitted to ILO, Geneva; and was accepted as a long term strategy document for National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), a UNDP/ILO Project at Bombay.

3. The accreditation as Certified Management Consultant (CMC) was awarded by Institute

of Management Consultants of India (IMCI) in 1997.

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[III] CONSULTING EXPERIENCE 1

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For Whom Consulting Sub-Category Brief Description

(A) Commercial Organizations 1 A Newspaper Publishing

Organization HRM System Study Feedback on Professional Staff

Performance and Related Issues 2 A Consulting Organization Business Plan Provided Business Strategy and

Systems 3 A Leading University Advisor Academic Administration and

Management 4 A Globally Renowned

Education Foundation Detailed Project Report Establishing International School for

Public Leadership 5 An Education Foundation Feasibility Study and

Detailed Project Report Establishing an Institute of Management

6 A Leading University Evaluation systems Design & Implementation of Choice-Based Credit System

7 A National-level Bank/Financial Institution

Financial Analysis Evaluation of Advances Granted

8 An Agro-product and Food Processing Company

Reporting System Study Corporate Guidelines and Unit Level Information Systems Designing.

9 A Private Nursing Home Institutional Study Identification of Costing Objectives and Relevant Cost Centers - Cost Measurement - Demonstrating Use in Managerial Decision Making.

(B) Non-Commercial and Development Organizations 10 A leading International

Development Organization Mission Member Second Rural Infrastructure

Development project in Bangladesh. 11 A Renowned Institute

Engaged in Construction Management and Research

Industry Study and Detailed Project Report

Working of Various Institutions in Construction Management and Related Areas in the USA and Its Implications for "NICMAR" - Study Report Under UNDP-ILO Fellowship

12 An Agency Dealing with International Labor Issues

Feasibility Study and Detailed Project Report

Establishing training facility for employer’s organizations in India.

13 A Globally Renowned Capacity Building Institution

Need Assessment Study and Detailed Project Report

5 year perspective plan including budget, future need projection & assessment and planning

14 A Municipal Corporation Financial Management System Study

Financial Performance Analysis of the Organization

15 An Program-level Body of the European Union

Management Consultant to Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Periodical Performance Review and Analysis of Program Implementation.

1 Experience stated in this section covers the professional work undertaken by Dr. Desai in his personal capacity only; and does not include assignments by PLACON.

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Sr. No.

For Whom Consulting Sub-Category Brief Description

16 A Globally Renowned NGO Engaged in Organizing and Capacity Building of Women from Informal Sector

Research Study Globalization of garment industry and its impact on home-based workers and small factory workers

17 A Globally Renowned NGO Engaged in Organizing and Capacity Building of Women from Informal Sector

Detailed Project Report and Proposal

Setting up of Community Learning and Business Resource Center at Afghanistan

18 A State-level Corporation Engaged in Tourism Development

Institutional Study Strategy for Turnaround and Business Plan.

19 A State Government Policy Review/Development

Gender Policy - Economic Empowerment of Women Group

20 Joint Initiative by a State Government and Leading Management Association

Impact assessment Assessment of project’s performance

21 A Globally Renowned NGO Engaged in Organizing and Capacity Building of Women from Informal Sector

Need Assessment Study and Detailed Project Report

Project Consultant – institutional and individual capacity assessment, identification of training needs and design of all the training programs.

22 A European Country Agency engaged in Strengthening Trade Union Movement Worldwide

External Consultant External Evaluation Cooperation under “Support to Decent Work in Asia” program; between an Indian Organization and the Supporting Organization from Europe

23 Joint Initiative by a National University and a Leading Management Institute

Advisor Negotiating and finalizing programs leading to joint certification

24 Joint Initiative by a Foreign University and a Leading Management Institute

Advisor Negotiating and finalizing programs leading to joint certification

25 A Leading Management Institute

Detailed Project Report and Proposal

Initiating and Establishing Centres focusing on: (a) Higher Education (b) NGO Management ( c) International Trade (d) Agriculture and Farm Management (e) Enterprise Creation and Development

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[IV] TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE (A) Period: 36 years. (B) No. of Programs: 270 (C) Nature of Experience

(i) Identification of training needs, (ii) Conceptualising a training programme, (iii) Marketing a programme concept, (iv) Finalising programme content, (v) Developing case studies, exercises and other training material, (vi) Development of Training Manuals (vii) Co-ordination of programmes, (viii) Conducting sessions at programmes, (ix) Evaluation of training system and programmes, (x) Use of training in research and consultancy assignments for data collection, developing recommendations and suggesting implementation strategies, (xi) preparation of training calendar

(D) Profile of Beneficiary Organisations Beneficiary organizations include (a) Profit-oriented, Commercial Organizations, (b)

Government & Non-profit Organizations and (c) Academic/Professional Bodies. (i) Profit-oriented, Commercial Organizations Manufacturing Industry Such organizations represent various industries like agro inputs, agro products & agro-

business, cement, chemicals, tobacco processing, cooking gas distribution, electrical, electronics, environment protection systems, estate developers & construction and consultancy services, fertilizer, iron, oil & natural gas exploration, pharmaceuticals, process control equipments, steel, textiles, yarn manufacturer

Service Industry Such organizations represent advertising, banking, hospitals, hotels, tourism, education and healthcare

(ii) Government and Non-profit Organizations

Such organizations include various government organizations like Forest Department, Infrastructure Projects and Roads & Buildings Department, Motor Vehicles Department, Port Trust, Public Corporations. Non-profit organizations also include various NGOs and international development agencies.

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(iii) Academic/Professional Bodies Such bodies include bank training colleges, universities, business schools, management associations, management institutes, personality development forums, productivity councils, professional bodies, training organizations, etc.

(E) Program Titles [I] Finance & Control Area

[i] Finance for Non-Finance Executives, [ii] Finance for Government Officials, [iii] Basic Finance for Entrepreneurs, SSI Owners; [iv] Financial Management & Taxation for Private Nursing Homes, [v] Financial Control of Marketing Functions, [vi] Finance for Production Operations, [vii] Finance for Personnel & Administration Executives, [viii] Finance & Accounting for R&D Function, [ix] Finance & Accounting Systems for Agro-Business, [x] Profit Planning & Control, [xi] Working Capital Management, [xii] Working Capital Problems in Small Scale Units, [xiii] Financial Planning & Control Systems, [xiv] Advanced Finance for Finance Executives, [xv] Strategic Cost Management, [xvi] Finance for Advertising Executives, and [xvii] Zero-based Budgeting.

[II] Behavioural and Soft Skill Development [i] Communication Skills, [ii] Presentation Skills, [iii] Supervisory Development, [iv] Leadership Development, [v] Perspective Building, [vi] Attitudinal Change

[III] Construction Management

[i] Construction Project Management, [ii] Costing & Financial Control of Building Projects, [iii] Cost-Estimation & Pricing, [iv] Contract Management & Project Monitoring, [v] Financial Planning & Control of Construction Projects.

[IV] General Management

[i] Management Planning & Control Systems, [ii] Supervisory Development, [iii] Communication Skills, [iv] Improve Your Business [IYB], [v] Redesigning Organisation Structure - A Consultancy Experience.

[V] Other Specialised Programmes

[i] Faculty Development Programs for young faculty and mid-career faculties in Management, Engineering, Computers & IT etc., [ii] Workshops on Case Study Method for Management teachers, [iii] Strategic Planning & Perspective Building seminars for universities, teachers and employees, [iv] Training programs for Accounting & Administrative staff of universities and constituent colleges (Finance and Human Behaviour), [v] Workshop on Choice-based Credit System and Continuous Evaluation Method, [vi] Hospital Management, [vii] Hospital Finance & Accounting Systems, [viii] Planning & Control System for Hospitals, [ix]

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Distribution Management, [x] Social Marketing, [xi] Forestry Management, [xii] Management of Trade Unions, [xiii] Planning & Control System in Government Departments, [xiv] Office Management, [xv] Management Accounting and Finance for Advertising Industry, [xvi] Programs on various dimensions of sustainable livelihood for farmers and women from informal sector. Twenty seminars on Bill Gates’ Book “Business @ The Speed of Thought”. Such seminars were given before management executives of all the levels in a variety of organisations including IPCL, GNFC and Choksi Tubes.

(F) Target Groups

(i) Entrepreneurs and Owners of Small Scale Industries, (ii) Senior and Top Level Executives of Medium Size Organisations Representing Functional Areas like Purchase and Store-keeping, Production and Maintenance, Marketing and Distribution, Finance and Accounting, Personnel and Administration, R&D, etc. (iii) Executives and Office-bearers of Cooperative Organisations, NGOs and voluntary organizations (iv) Government Departments and Organisations, (v) Self Employed Women and informal sector workers, (vi) Advertising Professionals with non-finance background and (vii) Management Educators and Faculty.

A Participant Making a Presentation at an International Training Program Conducted by Dr Desai

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[V] SEMINARS & CONFERENCES (A) NGO & Development Sector

1. Designed and coordinated National Seminar on “Strategic Management- Capacity Building among NGOs and CBOs” as Honorary Director, SEWA - AMA Centre for Management of CBOs.

2. Speaker at the Regional Convention on “Socio-cultural Imperatives of Globalisation on SSI’s” organised by Rajkot Management Association.

3. Talk given on “Management Consulting Opportunities in International Development/Funding Agencies”; before consultant members of IMCI (Institute of management consultancy of india), Gujarat Chapter.

4. Seminar on Leadership development for social change. (B) Education Sector

1. Was a seminar-speaker at the Conference of Principals of Pharmacy Colleges of India. The conference was organized by Pharmaceutical Education, Research and Development Centre, Ahmedabad. Topic "Pharmacy Education in India - Some Aspects in Management Planning and Control."

2. A public lecture under the auspices of Ahmedabad Management Association on "University Education System in The U.S.A. - Some Lessons for India.

3. “Managing Management Education in a Multi-centre University”-published in "University News"- a publication of Association of Indian Universities.

4. "Managing Management Education in a Multi-Centre University". The paper was published in "Ambit", the Journal of Bombay Management Association.

5. Speaker at International Seminar on Higher Education; held as a part of Vibrant Gujarat-2013.

6. Strategic Planning & Perspective Building seminars for universities, teachers and employees

7. Workshop on Choice-based Credit System and Continuous Evaluation Method 8. Presentation as the key note speaker at ICFAI Business School’s Seminar on “E-Business

Strategies”. 9. National Seminar on Banking organized by Department of Banking & Business Finance,

M.S. University, Baroda and Presented paper on Banking assistance to Priority sector assessment.

(C) Healthcare and Hospital Management Sector

1. Was invited to make a presentation on "Cost Control in Hospitals" before distinguished, senior medical professionals of Bombay at the instance of Health Services Committee of Bombay Management Association.

2. Was a seminar-speaker at the Conference of Principals of Pharmacy Colleges of India. The conference was organized by Pharmaceutical Education, Research and Development Centre, Ahmedabad. Topic "Pharmacy Education in India - Some Aspects in Management Planning and Control."

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3. Addressed the national conference of dental surgeons and practitioners on "Costing Applications in Dental Care Practitioners".

4. Designed and conducted a program on "Management Planning & Control Systems for Hospitals" - the first of its kind in India; at Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay.

5. Participated as a Faculty and conducted sessions on “MIS for Large Healthcare Institutions” at 3 Management Development Programs for senior medical professionals and administrators; organized by Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA).

6. Organized and conducted in-house conferences and seminars for the executives of pharmaceutical companies, particularly for marketing and sales field force.

7. Was a seminar-speaker at the Conference of Principals of Pharmacy Colleges of India. The conference was organized by Pharmaceutical Education, Research and Development Centre, Ahmedabad. Topic "Pharmacy Education in India - Some Aspects in Management Planning and Control."

8. Addressed the national conference of dental surgeons and practitioners on "Costing Applications in Dental Care Practitioners".

(D) Construction and Infrastructure Development Sector

1. Delivered a Faculty Seminar at Department of Civil Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, The USA, on "Anthony-Dearden Model of Management Control Systems In A Construction Company"

2. Attended National Convention of American Institute of Civil Engineers (AICE) as an ILO-sponsored delegate

3. Participated in organizing international conference of Construction Industry jointly organized by National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad and NICMAR, Mumbai

4. Construction Project Management seminar at Jaipur on be half of Akruti City Foundation, Mumbai.

5. National Seminar on "Management of Construction and Infrastructure Development Projects" conducted by NICMAR (National institute of construction management and Research) and Institution of Engineers India [Gujarat Branch] at Ahmedabad.

6. Addressed Seminar on “Construction Industry in Gujarat – Post Earthquake Scenario and Implications” and published the Paper on the same.

(E) Government Sector and Public Systems

1. Conducted series of seminars for Municipal Officials on "Costing and Cost Management Systems for Municipal Water Supply Services." (The seminars were conducted as a follow up to the Consultancy Report on the above subject submitted to Department of Urban Development and Urban Housing, Gujarat State).

2. Speaker at Seminar on “Emerging Business Opportunities” organized by GIDC(Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) , Siddhpur, Gujarat.

3. Speaker at the Seminar on “Effect of WTO and GATT on SSI’s after Globalization” organized by Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of Gujarat; and Rajkot Engineering Association.

4. Design and conducted Seminar for Managers of District Industries Centers of Gujarat State.

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5. Speaker at Seminar for staff of District level administration on challenges and opportunities Government Administration in emerging environment.

6. Speaker at International Seminar on Higher Education; held as a part of Vibrant Gujarat Summit – 2013.

7. Seminar & study presentation on Study on Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Gujarat – Status, Issues and Remedies.

8. Seminar on PPP Projects in Gujarat – Challenges & Opportunities for Business Development

9. Speaker at Seminar on “Emerging Business Opportunities” organized by GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation), Siddhpur, Gujarat.

10. Speaker at Seminar on “Impact of WTO on Industrial Development in Bhavnagar District”; organized by Bhavnagar District Industries Association.

11. Design and conducted Seminar for Managers of District Industries Centers of Gujarat State.

12. Speaker at Seminar for staff of District level administration on challenges and opportunities Government Administration in emerging environment.

(F) Manufacturing Industry Sector

1. Addressed Seminar on "Improving Organizational Performance Through Behavioral Approach" organized by BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals) for its managers, senior managers, DGMs and GMs.

2. Need Assessment and Establishment of Micro Enterprise Development Institution 3. Speaker at Seminar on “WTO – Implications for SSIs in Saurashtra and Kutch” – for

Rajkot Management Association. 4. Speaker at the Seminar on “Effect of WTO and GATT on SSI’s after Globalisation”

organised by Ministry of Heavy Industries, govt. of Gujarat and Rajkot Engineering Association.

5. “An orientation Program on Management Accounting and Finance” for Claris Lifesciences Ltd, a company engaged in global manufacturing and marketing of IV fluids and other injectables and parental products.

6. “Orientation and Mind set Development” for the young generation of Arvind Group of Companies, a leading global manufacturer of denim products in the world. This exercise aims at developing mindset of young members of Lalabhai Family who are to be prepared for sharing higher responsibility of management affairs of the Group.

(G) Agriculture and Agro-inputs Sector

1. Designing and conducting seminars on Entrepreneurship development opportunities in a. Dairy industry b. Forest and Herbal Products c. Food processing industry d. Ayurveda

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(H) Professional Bodies

1. Seminar on “Bill Gates’ Book on Business @ the Speed of Thought” for Rajkot Management Association.

2. Seminar on “WTO – Implications for SSIs in Saurshtra and Kutchh” – for Rajkot Management Association.

3. Speaker at the Regional Convention on “Socio-cultural Imperatives of Globalization on SSI’s” organized by Rajkot Management Association.

4. Speaker at the Seminar on “Effect of WTO and GATT on SSI’s after Globalization” organized by Ministry of Heavy Industries and Rajkot Engineering Association.

5. Seminar on “Impact of WTO on Industrial Development in Bhavnagar District” organized by Bhavnagar District Industries Association.

6. Delivered special talks at Gujarat Chapter of IMCI. (a) Management Education in India – Trends and Implications for Consultants. (b) Management Consulting Opportunities in International Agencies and Social

Development Projects. (c) Balanced Scorecard – A Tool for Total Management and Strategy

Implementation. 7. Seminar on “Construction Industry in Gujarat – Post Earthquake Scenario and

Implications”. 8. Seminar on “Tourism Development – Strategies and Their Implementation”. 9. Speaker at the 18th Annual Convention of Baroda Management Association 10. Workshop for Managers of District Industries Centres of Gujarat State. 11. Speaker at the conference of Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Gujarat Chapter;

on “Career Opportunities for a Company Secretary and its Implications”. 12. Annual Conference of Indian Association for Management Development held at Madras

and Presented Paper on "Management education on India". 13. Annual Conference of Indian Association for Management Development held at Jodhpur

- Chaired the session on "Credit Management". 14. Seminar on Accountancy held by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and

Accountancy Teachers' Association of Gujarat and Presented paper on "Application of case study method in Teaching of accountancy".

15. Seminar on Indian Managerial Styles jointly organized by Madurai Management Association and Department of Business Management, Madurai-Kamaraj University and presented paper on "Values in Management styles".

16. Resource person at Consultants' Meet on "Consultancy Opportunities in Gujarat" organized by Gujarat Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organization Limited (GITCO).

17. Conceptualized and organized "Consulting 2000" Annual Convention of IMCI (Institute of Management Consultants of India) as Chairman, Gujarat chapter of IMCI.

18. Was invited to make a presentation on "Cost Control in Hospitals" before distinguished, senior medical professionals of Bombay at the instance of Health Services Committee of Bombay Management Association.

19. Speaker at the Regional Convention on “Socio-cultural Imperatives of Globalization on SSI’s” organized by Rajkot Management Association.

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20. Addressed Seminar on “Bill Gates’s Book on Business @ the Speed of Thought” for Rajkot Management Association.

21. Speaker at Seminar on “WTO – Implications for SSIs in Saurshtra and Kutchh” – for Rajkot Management Association.

22. Conducted Seminar on “Tourism Development – Strategies and Their Implementation”;organized by Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA).

23. Delivered the Valedictory Address at the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of All-India Management Association, organized jointly by Madurai Management Association and Department of Business Management, Madurai University. Title of the Talk. "Evolving an Effective Managerial Style - A Challenge for Indian Manager".

24. A public lecture under the auspices of Ahmedabad Management Association on "University Education System in The U.S.A. - Some Lessons for India.

25. Delivered the Annual Convention Lecture on "Changing Socio-Economic Scenario -- Implications for Life Insurance Business Marketing" at Zonal Managers' Club Members of Life Insurance Corporation of India at Panchmadi, Madhya Pradesh, India.

26. Made a presentation on "Management Consultancy Profession in Gujarat - Challenges and Opportunities" in the Seminar at Baroda at the instance of Management Consultants Association of India [Gujarat Branch].

27. Addressed Seminar on "Entrepreneurial Success - Experiences and Lessons" at the instance of Ahmedabad Management Association.

28. Twelve lectures delivered under the auspices of Lions Club, Rotary Club, Rotary Club, Extension Divisions of Colleges, and Management Associations.

29. Talk delivered before practicing Company Secretaries on “Changing Role of Company Secretaries in the Emerging Global Environment –Issues and Implications” at the instance of Gujarat Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

30. Talk given at The Institute of Management Consultant of India (IMCI), Baroda on "Management Consultancy Profession in Gujarat - Trends, Issues and Implications".

31. Talk delivered on "Management Consultancy for Family-Owned Business - Experiences and Lessons" at The Institute of Management Consultants of India", Ahmedabad.

32. Talk delivered on “Changing role of Company Secretaries in the emerging business environment in India” at The Institute of Company Secretary of India, Ahmedabad Chapter.

33. "Designing and conducting seminars on Entrepreneurship development opportunities in

i. Wellness industry

ii. Animation iii. Social

Innovations iv. ITES.

Dr. Desai Sharing his Views & Experiences at Seminar organized by Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA)

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[VI] RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS (A) NGO & Development Sector

1. "DRI Advances - Some Issues in Involvement of Social Agencies" published in Lok Udyog, the Journal of the Bureau of Public Sector Enterprises, Government of India.

2. Concept note on “Entrepreneurship Development Among Women” in a state of India 3. Study on “Human Resource Management System” at Ahmedabad-based internationally

acclaimed voluntary organisation. 4. SEWA-NCAER Study on “Impact of Globalisation on Home-based Garment Workers of

Ahmedabad” 5. Contributed to preparation of a research paper on "Collective bargaining for Security if

Bidi Workers. 6. Research Paper on Strategic Management at Vikas Centre for Development on Business

Environment, Mission, Objectives, Strategy and Structure. 7. Research Paper on Strategic Management at Vikas Centre for Development on

Performance Evaluation System and Parameters 8. Research Paper on Strategic Management at Vikas Centre for Development on MIS &

Reporting System. (B) Education Sector

1. Research Paper on "Management Education in India - Some Issues" - Journal of Indian Management Development, at Madras.

2. Experience as a Member, Academic Council, National Inst. of Construction Mgt. and Research, Bombay, India.

3. Judge at research paper presentations organized as a part of International Seminar on Globalization; organized by Gujarat Technological University (GTU).

4. Research Paper on "Introduction of Case Study Method in the Teaching of Accountancy", Ahmedabad.

5. Several case studies prepared at IIM, Ahmedabad, are a copyright material of IIMA and have been published in the book, "Accounting for Management" by S.K. Bhattacharya and John Dearden, published by Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi.

6. Developed more than 50 case-lets and exercises in Accounting and Finance in the context of advertising and communication situations. These are being used in the process of teaching and training to students and executives in Advertising and Communication Management.

(C) Healthcare and Hospital Management Sector

1. A paper on "Financial Planning & Control System in A Hospital" published in November, 1987 in "Indian Management" the Journal of All-India Management Association.

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(D) Construction and Infrastructure Development Sector

1. “National Housing Policy - An Assessment” - published in NICMAR Journal of Construction; a quarterly publication of National Institute of Construction Management & Research, Bombay.

2. Addressed Seminar on “Construction Industry in Gujarat – Post Earthquake Scenario and Implications” and published the Paper on the same.

3. Experience as a Member, Academic Council, National Inst. of Construction Mgt. and Research, Bombay, India.

(E) Government Sector and Public Systems

1. "DRI Advances - Some Issues in Involvement of Social Agencies" published in Lok Udyog, the Journal of the Bureau of Public Sector Enterprises, Government of India.

2. The Paper "Management of Finances –Key to Efficient Municipal Administration” published in the Volume “World Mayors’ Conference on Millennium Development Goals and the Role of Cities –An Overview”; organized by All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG) at Cochin, Kerala, India.

3. Providing to Commissionerate of Health & Family Welfare, a state government; support in running the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for European Commission supported Post Earthquake Redevelopment Program. PLACON assigned role as Management Consultant to the PIU. This also includes providing Consultancy Support to Gujarat office of European Commission Technical Assistance (ECTA).

4. Study on “Food Safety Net in Gujarat – Review and Assessment”. The Study was sponsored by World Food Program (WFP) and called for an overview of food-related schemes operated through various departments of Government of Gujarat and other national/international agencies.

5. Judge at research paper presentations organized as a part of International Seminar on Globalization; organized by Gujarat Technological University (GTU).

(F) Advertising and Communication Sector

1. Developed more than 50 cases and exercises in Accounting and Finance in the context of advertising and communication situations. These are being used in the process of teaching and training to students and executives in Advertising and Communication Management.

2. Developing a text-book on Advertising Finance titled as “Management Accounting & Control Systems for Advertising Organizations”.

3. Assessment and re-structuring the organizational set-up of an Advertising Agency (G) Service Industry Sector

1. Research Paper on "Redesigning the Indian Banking System - A Study into Information & Control System" -Dept. of banking in State university of Baroda.

2. Research Paper on "Training in Indian Banks-A Study in Management Planning & Control" at Baroda.

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3. “DRI Loans Evaluated” published in “Business India”. 4. "Managing DRI Loan Programs - Some Crucial Aspects in Planning & Control" accepted

for publication in Financial Express. 5. "Indian Banking System - A System Approach to its Restructuring" published in

Economic Times. (H) Professional Bodies

1. Research Paper on "Credit Management - A Tool for Effective Marketing Management" -at Jodhpur.

2. Research Paper on "Human Resource Accounting" at Ahmedabad. 3. "Conducted and published a series of research papers and textbooks on various world

renowned contributors to management thought. (i) Research Paper on ""History of Management Thought"". (ii) Research Paper on Taylor-Father of Scientific Management. (iii)Research Paper on Gilbreth - A Pioneer of Motion Study. (iv) Research Paper on Henry Payol - First Complete Theory on Management. (v) Research Paper on Follet, A Management Philosopher. (vi) Research Paper on George Elton Mayo - Philosophy of Social Man. (vii) Research Paper on Chester Bernard - Composer of Management Music. (viii) Research Paper on Dauglas McGregor - Human Side of Enterprise. (ix) Research Paper on Peter Drucker - Management Philosopher.

4. A review article on the book, "Accounting for Price Level Changes" Written by N. Mishra, published in Ahmedabad Management Association Journal.

5. A review article on the book "How to Manage", written by Prof. Ray Wild, published in Bhavan's Journal.

6. "Managing Management Education in A Multi-Centre University". The paper was published in "Ambit", the Journal of Bombay Management Association.

7. “Distance Education Programs - A Marketing Approach” - Published in "University News", a publication of Association of Indian Universities.

8. “Managing Management Education in a Multi-centre University”-published in "University News"- a publication of Association of Indian Universities.

9. The Paper "Management of Finances –Key to Efficient Municipal Administration” published in the Volume “World Mayors’ Conference on Millennium Development Goals and the Role of Cities –An Overview”; organized by All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG) at Cochin, Kerala, India.

10. “Managing for Survival - Role of Management Consultants in Strategy Formulation and Implementation” - A paper presented at Annual Convention of IMCI at Pune.

11. Impact Assessment Study of GoG-AMA Centre for International Trade. 12. Study on Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Gujarat-Status, Issues and Remedies.

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