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Dates: September 22nd to 29th, 2017

ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF BHUTAN

Gaeddu College of Business Studies Gedu: Chukkha

Bhutan

About Bhutan

Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia at the eastern end of the Himalayas. It is bordered to the north by China and to the south, east and west by India. To the west, it is separated from Nepal by the Indian state of Sikkim, while farther south it is separated from Bangladesh by the Indian states of Assam and West Ben-gal. Bhutan's capital and largest city is Thimphu. In the early 20th century, Bhutan came into contact with the British Empire and retained strong bilateral relations with India upon its independence. In 2006, based on a global survey, Business Week rated Bhutan the happiest

country in Asia and the eighth-happiest in the world.

Why Bhutan:

The Land of Thunder Dragon, Bhutan is known for its stunning landscapes, legendary ancient temples and for-tresses, spicy yet delicious food, colorful festivals and most of all its authenticity. If you wish to slow down your fast paced city life and relish a moment or two in the lap of Himalayas, Bhutan is the place for you! The charms of this isolated Himalayan Kingdom are knitted strong within its cultural realms. The government takes all measures to preserve its culture, history and rich tra-dition. So why spend your time to come here? 1. Happiness is the key to Bhutan – Bhutan prides itself

on their sustainable approach to Everything. The Bhu-tan is the only country to measure GNH or Gross National Happiness as an indicator of its prosperity.

2. Traditional, Authentic, Pure, Divine – Imagine what it is visiting a country where the natives live by their traditions and values, the environment, legacy and future are of utmost importance to the government and everyone looks forward to development-the cul-tural way?

3. Food Utopia – A country where rice is red and chillies aren’t just a seasoning but the most important ingre-dient. Their national dish, Ema Datshi, is a fiery blend of green chillies mothered in cheese.

4. A Cultural Legacy – Bhutan is a land of monasteries and fortresses. Buddhism is deeply engraved in the soul of the country and is driven with interesting cul-tural beliefs.

5. Natural Wonders – Experience Bhutan’s natural won-der first-hand when exploring the

beautiful nation. Travel across the mountain passes- dazzling with rhododendrons in spring. Trekacross the mountains and witness the flora & fauna riches, unique mammals & birds protected in several national parks.

6. Welcomes with Goodbye – Visit the most hospitable country across the world and let the

warm smiles and ‘good byes’ (used for welcoming people in Bhutan) invite you the Land of

thunder dragon.

About Royal University of Bhutan

The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) founded on June 2, 2003 by a royal decree, is the national university system of Bhutan. The university was established to con-solidate the management of tertiary education in Bhutan. It is a decentralized university with nine constituent col-leges spread across the kingdom. The principle which influenced the development of a university system was the government's priority for equitable development The university maintains a connection with other universities which include the University of New Brunswick in Can-ada, Naropa University and the School for International Training in the United States, the University of Salzburg in Austria, the University of Delhi in India, etc. in the areas of student exchange and internship programs for students and faculty. His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wang-chuck, the King of Bhutan, is the chancellor. Dasho Dorji is the vice chancellor and handles the day-to-day admini-

stration of the university system.

About GCBS,RUB

The faculty of Business and Commerce of Royal Univer-sity of Bhutan is located Located in Gedu, a town 45 km away from Phuentsholing and is known as Gaeddu Col-lege of Business Studies (GCBS). It is poised to be the only premier government college under the Royal University of Bhutan offering full time contemporary busi-

ness and management education in the country.

The College has its campus spread over 289 acres of land four times larger than the other colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan. The original plan of the establish-ment was first conceived by His Majesty the Fourth King

and the Royal Government.

In the 85th session of the National Assembly, the Parlia-ment resolved to establish a premier government busi-ness college at Gedu in the campus developed by the Tala Hydroelectric Project Authority (THPA) which is a joint project between the Government of India and the Royal Government of Bhutan. With the intension of establishing a full fledged premier business college at Gedu, the Royal University of Bhutan decided to shift the faculty of Com-merce from Sherubtse College to the newly established

college.

Presently the College is functioning under the leadership of Dr. Sonam Choiden, who is heading the college as President. The present event is getting organised under Mr. Ugyen Lhendup, Dean-Research and Industrial

Linkages.

The Conveners appointed are:

Mr. Shad Ahmad Khan

-Senior Lecturer (Registration and Public Relations)

Dr. Purna Prasad Sharma

-Asst. Professor (Technical Sessions)

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Workshop at a Glance:

The present Workshop will be an extensive research workshop where the participants will be staying in the same building with the Resource person(s), the idea is to disseminate 24x7 learning to the participants. The Course con-

tent shall be following:

Snapshot of the Course Content: 1. Business Research Methods 2. Basics of statistics used in data analysis 3. Parametric and non-parametric test 4. Univariate analysis 5. Multi-variate analysis 6. Measurement Model using AMOS 7. Structural Model Fit using AMOS All the sessions will be conducted using practice set. The participants may bring their own data set for better learning. International Seminar: The eighth day of the event shall be International Seminar, where the participants shall be presenting on their own data analysis of the data sets, with a dedication to each topic taught during the workshop. The analysis can be given a title, the same will be considered as a research topic for the purpose of certification. The participants may conduct a joint study with any other participant of the workshop. However, the inclusion of a non-registered participant shall not be allowed. Who Can Come: Individuals who wish to develop their capacity with respect to Research Analysis in Business and Social Sciences are encouraged to participate in this research event. It would be more beneficial for Research Scholars, Academicians & Industry Representatives who have collected data or have developed the questionnaire can join this workshop for better understanding of research tools, techniques and approaches for quantitative research. A person who is in search of peaceful environment to study and research and enjoys the hilly weather, someone who can stay with the limited facilities available is encouraged to come. Number of Participants: Considering the seriousness of this workshop, the number of participants is limited to 30 participants. Accompanying Persons: Only the registered participants are allowed to join the GCBS family during the event. The Accompanying persons are strictly not allowed for this Workshop. The participants should come with a motive to learn something and take maximum benefit out of this workshop. Whether is TA/DA admissible: No TA/DA shall be admissible for any participants under any circumstances. Accommodation and Food: The Accommodation and Food, for all the participants have been arranged in the College Guest house without any additional Cost and on the Sharing basis depending on the size and class of rooms. The normal capacity of rooms are two-three persons, and two seated room has a double bed (Queen Size bed) and Triple seated room means a room with One Double Queen size bed and a Single bed. However, the participants are allowed to give their preference for room sharing. All three meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and working refreshment shall be provided without addi-tional cost by the organizing team. Certification: Two certificates i.e. one for workshop and other for Seminar shall be given to all the participants. For workshop it shall be subject to fulfillment of 90% attendance. Can Someone participate in Seminar separately: No. A participant has to share the outcome of the Workshop in the Seminar, and only the person who has attended the workshop can do it. Separate participation in Seminar thus cannot be entertained. Will Participants get opportunity to discuss their data with Resource Person: Yes. The resource person and the participants shall be staying in the same building, and they can have one to one discussions on the research topics, data sets etc. Distance between Guest House and Workshop venue The Guest house and the workshop venue are in the same campus with a distance of 150 meters aprox (On hilly terrain).

Pre-requisite for participants: All participants must come along with their Laptop for better hands on practice and learning. Date of Reporting: 21st of September shall be the date of reporting for all the outstation participants.

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Important Dates

Last Date for submission of Application: 25th August,2017 Date for Notification of Acceptance

Within 3 days of Submission of Application

Last Date for submission of Registration fees: Within 5 days of Acceptance Registration will be based on Screening and First Come

First Served Basis subject to availability of seats

How to reach, GCBS, Gedu

GCBS falls on the main highway connecting Thimphu and Indian Town Jaigaon in the town of Gedu. Jaigaon is the Indian side of the Border whereas Phuentsholing is Bhu-tan’s side separated with a protective grills. Gedu is 46 Kms from Phuentsholing, 121 Kms from Paro (that has an International Airport) and 126 Kms from Capital Thim-phu. It is well connected with all these three major towns with adequate number of Buses and Taxi services. Partici-pants can reach Gedu through these town by availing the road transportation system only. However the distance and mode of transport to reach Phuentsholing is men-

tioned below:

By Train:

One can easily get down at the nearby railway station connecting Guwahati and North Eastern part of India. From there phuentsholing or Jaigaon (border towns) can be easily reached by taxi or bus; the distance between

Phuentsholing and major stations are as follows:

1. Hasimara (HSA)- 18 Kms

2. AlipurDuar Junction (APDJ)- 60 Kms

3. New Alipur Duar (NOQ)- 65 Kms

4. New Cooch Behar (NCB)- 75 Kms

5. New Jalpaiguri (NJP)- 180 Kms

6. Kolkata (HWH or KOAA)- 650 Kms

These stations are nicely connected with all the major

cities of India through express and superfast trains.

By Air:

The Bagdogra Airport (near Siliguri) is the nearest Airport of India to reach Gedu; roughly 185 Kms from Phuent-sholing from where one can easily get taxi or bus to reach

Phuentsholing, Bhutan.

The Paro International Airport is connected by regular flights from Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Guwa-

hati, Bagdogra and Gaya. (www.drukair.com.bt)

The Weather at Gedu, Bhutan:

Gedu is usually pleasant during the period of September with showers and sun. The temperature ranges from 18 Degrees to 22 Degrees. The delegates coming from warm

areas are recommended to carry warm clothes.

Immigration

For Indian participants the Visa facility (Entry Permit) is available on arrival. The Scan copy of the official invitation has to be accompanied along with photocopy and original of passport (or Voter ID for Indian Nationals) and six Passport size photographs for immigration purposes. The official invitation shall be sent to the participants by email

along with immigration form.

The Non-Indian Participants will have to process their visa through Department of Immigration (fulfilling all the exist-ing visa rules). The College shall assist them in processing the visa by way of sending official letters and contacting

immigration office.

How to Register:

The Prescribed Application form has to be filled and submitted to the Organizing Committee of the Work-shop for screening. After Acceptance of the participa-tion the participant shall be invited to participate in the workshop upon completion of registration formalities

i.e. payment of registration fees.

Payment Mode and Bank Details for Indians:

All payments should be made to the following Account by NEFT/RTGS/Wire Transfer/ Cheque and Cash De-

posit.

Account Holder: Bank of Bhutan ltd. Principal A/c

Account Number: 11128915571

Branch: Hasimara

Bank: State Bank of India

IFSC: SBIN0001447

The Non Indian participants can pay the registra-

tion fees upon arrival at GCBS, reception desk

Registration Fees:

INR12850 for Indian Participants

INR16000 On the spot entries*

USD490 for Non-Indian Participants

This registration fees covers all the workshop related expenses like stay for 9 Nights, food, workshop mate-rial, facility expenses at the workshop venue, working

lunch and refreshments.

Confirmation of Participation:

Upon submitting the registration fees the scan copy of the receipt/ Snapshot of the transaction, transaction number and the date of transaction is to be sent to the organizers for track of payment. Upon successful tracking of the payment, the registration will be con-

firmed.

For Details:

Visit: www.gcbs.edu.bt

Email: gcbs.conference@gmail.com

Phone: +975-17373743 (During Office Hours)

Contact Person: Mr. Shad Ahmad Khan (Convener)

Centre for Business Research and Entrepreneur Development

(CB-RED)

Gaeddu College of Business Studies

Royal University of Bhutan

Gedu: Chukkha

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ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF BHUTAN Gaeddu College of Business Studies

Gedu: Chukkha, Bhutan International Workshop & Seminar

22-29 September,2017

Name (Dr/ Prof./ Mr/ Miss/Mrs): _________________________________________________

Gender:__________________________ Date of Birth:_______________________________

Designation: ________________________ Email: ___________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

________________________ Contact No. (with country code):____________________

Name of the Institute/Organization:________________________________________________

Research Topic: ______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________ .

Stage of Research (tick only one that is applicable to you):

a. Just started and I’m conceptualizing my research b. Model is ready but instrument is not

c. Instrument is ready but not administered d. Data is Collected but not punched in SPSS

e. Data is punched but not analyzed f. I’m planning to conduct a research soon

Level of Statistical Knowledge (tick only one that is applicable to you):

a. I’m completely new for statistics b. I studied statistics in theory but never on statistical Software

c. I know how to open SPSS d. I Know how to punch Data on SPSS but don't know how to run it

e. I know basics of SPSS but struggle with Interpretations f. I Know SPSS but not AMOS

g. I know the software well but need a refresher h. I’m not sure about my level but I have idea some idea

I am coming to Bhutan because (tick only one that is applicable to you):

I need a peaceful and conducive environment to conduct my research

a. I have heard a lot about Bhutan and want to explore the kingdom of happiness

b. I feel a strong need for self development

c. I am stuck with my study and need an effective assistance to get my study through

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Declaration and undertaking by Applicant:

I declare that above information is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and beliefs, and I under-

take that I shall abide by the rules and regulations set by the Organizing Committee of GCBS, RUB.

Date:_____________

Place:______________ Signature of the Applicant