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About Prof R S S Mani
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MBA in Human Resource Management. I help companies plan their HRD Strategies and Training Activities.I can particulary help smaller compnaies conduct HR Audits, health studies and thus put them on the track of planned organisation development.

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About Prof R S S Mani : Prof. R S S Mani has been active as a HRD specialist & Mentor in the areas of Education Management, Organizational Behavior and Career Guidance for over 18 years. He is currently involved in advising several blue-chip companies and business schools in Mumbai & other metros. He continues to contribute actively in Human Resource Development of the present & the future generation professionals. He has done his Masters in PM&IR from the prestigious TATA Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and has been a gold medalist. He is a HRD & Management Strategy expert, associated in value added interventions to many reputed companies in the domains of HRM, Institution Building & Edifying, T&D, Corporate Strategies, OB, OD, and allied faculties. He has been associated in training & consultancy activities with a large no. of corporate entities across the globe from various fields viz. Engineering, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, PSUs, IT & Software, FMCG & the Services sector in their HR related turnkey projects. At present he & his team of committed professionals under the banner of R S S Mani & Associates are actively involved in delivering high quality value added HR services to various organizations viz. Wockhardt, L&T, M&M, ICICI, TATA group of companies, Hexaware Technologies, RIL, IPCL, REL, amongst many others. He is also an advisor for various leading management & career planning portals. Prof. Mani has been an active member of the National HRD network, Bombay Management Association, Indian Society for Training & Development, Dr. P N SINGH CENTRE FOR HRD – “Leaders of tomorrow project”, for whom he has been regularly organizing conferences and HR conventions all over India. He was also a former faculty member of TATA Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) associated with the personnel management department from 1989 – 1994 & was in-charge of organizing /conducting training programmes for many organizations throughout India. He has been regularly contributing intellectual inputs for various news papers like the Economic Times, The Times of India, The Hindu, and Indian Express and Financial Express. R S S MANI & Associates are currently involved in HR Projects in several areas such as: TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT AREAS • Value Engineering & Value Based Management • Managerial Eco. & Quantitative Methods for Managerial Effectiveness • Role Model analysis & adaptation • Ambassadorial & Business Etiquettes • Planning & Execution - Resource Optimization • Interviewing Skills Workshops • Transactional Analysis & Productivity standards • Leadership & Managerial Effectiveness • Training Internal Trainers • Performance Appraisal Training • Personality Dev., Self Motivation & Personal Effectiveness • Training of Marketing / Sales Personnel • Creativity & Innovation • Managerial Grid Seminar • Team Dynamics – managing high performance professionals • Effective Communication & Presentation Skills • Interpersonal Relationship & Influencing Skills • Managing Self & Task MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY AREAS • HRD Systems Development and Implementation. • Organizational Diagnosis and Health Study • Mission/Vision Formulation • Designing and Implementing Scientific Selection Techniques • Designing and Implementing Appraisal Systems • Training Needs Identification & Preparation of Training Calendar • Organizational Communication Systems Audit • Developing Training Infrastructure • Image Building Exercises for the Organization Personnel Policy Manual Formulation • Organization Design and Restructuring • Developing Organization Communication Systems • Effective Recruitment He was on the advisory board (career development) of Institute for Technology & Management (ITM) group of business schools. He was also a founder member of the ITM group of management institutes (from 1991-2001) in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Warangal, Hyderabad .During his decade long stint with ITM , he took up many path-breaking and revolutionary initiatives in management education & research … We are currently very actively involved in the following Developmental Initiatives in Education Management & Research : We have experts who are Pioneers in Train the Trainers (Teachers) in various educational institutions of repute viz.TISS, DAV group of Schools (Western Region),SIES College,ICFAI, SIES School (Matunga), and City & Guilds, UK (a teacher’s training institute) involved in counseling teachers, assessing performance, coaching teachers to enhance practical implementation of various skills & strategies in the following broad areas: Classroom Management, Transactional Analysis, Teaching Skills, Learning & Communication, Knowledge Management, Counseling & Coaching, Conflict Handling & IP Skills for better Productivity & Feedback Mechanisms . We are involved in conducting Career Counseling Sessions in various educational institutes from schools to B-schools viz. OLPS High School (Chembur), Loretto’s Convent (Chembur), Chembur Karnataka High School, SBOA Public School (Nerul), Little Angel’s High School (Matunga), DAV Public School (Thane, Nerul, Panvel), SIES Nerul, IIIT (Pune), and TISS amongst many others. Career Counseling & Career Planning for Std X, XII, and undergraduate students is a core developmental activity we undertake. Additionally we also train students in the areas of Personality Development, Effective Communication, Presentation Skills and Public Speaking, Group Discussion Techniques & Personal Interview Skills. Our team of experts is Visiting Faculties to various B-Schools & Colleges of repute viz. TISS, NMIMS, SPJIMR, JBIMS, IICM, NIT (Rourkela), London College of Management, UK, VES amongst many others delivering Executive MBA & Graduate and Post Graduate programs in areas of HRD, Marketing, OB and IT. We are actively involved in helping students develop strategy and techniques to successfully take on various Competitive Tests like GMAT, CAT, MH-CET and SAT. Generating and Developing Content Matter and Research Work in the field of Education Management and Human Resource with specific insight in the areas like The Art of Mentoring, Performance & Developmental Leadership, Indian Ethos in Education Management & Creativity in Teaching, Learning & Training Process. Prof R S S MANI IS ALSO ON THE ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD OF SIES Institute of Management Studies Reach us on 98210-91435 or profrssmani@rediffmail.com
   

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What Stream to opt in MBA11/3/2009
  Q: Sir, I am interested in pursuing MBA.I have no clue as to what stream should i take.I am from engg ...
  A: STREAMS are decided by your aptitutde & not which is best .... MBA an excellent career option and ...
Phd in Management9/29/2009
  Q: ! My name is sharath...i did my Masters in Computer Science in Texas A&M University ,USA.. Now i m ...
  A: A Phd in Management has good scope BUT is essential if you are seeking careers in research & ...
confusion in section of MBA specialisation9/13/2009
  Q: Sir, I am 35 yrs from India & serving in Army as a "Quartermaster" i.e. material management & ...
  A: It is tuff to help you decide via email.BOTH HAVE GOOD SCOPE IN INDIA . U may meet a career ...
MBA (health care)8/15/2009
  Q: . i have completed my graduation in biotechnology and now i want to pursue MBA in health care ...
  A: MBA in Healthcare management is a good option in India..Here are some Highlightsas available in ...
confusion in choosing mba specification?6/30/2009
  Q: sir, i had done my B.E. in IT and i am thinking of doing mba but i am confuse when it came to ...
  A: In general ,your decision on the speciliAsation should be taken based on an aptitude test only ...
mba enquiry6/25/2009
  Q: sir,i am pursuing mechanical degree(B.E.) from Maharashtra. i want to do MBA in marketing but i ...
  A: In genral many engineers take up MBA Operations or Infotech . However you should choose based on ...
MBA6/24/2009
  Q: I have finished my degree in BSc(CBZ) in 2006, after that i joined a BPO company, at present i am ...
  A: MBA is an excellent career option and is very challenging.The best option is to do an MBA as a full ...
Management degree dconfusion6/20/2009
  Q: I am an Electronics and telecommunication Engineer working in an IT industry. I am about to complete ...
  A: ALL REPLIES AGAINSE YOUR QUESTIONS : ) so based on the above answer i conclude part time is better ...
Management degree dconfusion6/19/2009
  Q: I am an Electronics and telecommunication Engineer working in an IT industry. I am about to complete ...
  A: MBA Full time commands a premium followed by part time and correspondence in that order..Your ...
Diploma in applied psychology6/11/2009
  Q: Currently I am doing a diploma from ISTD Delhi and I am very much interested in studying applied ...
  A: NLP is a great area of study & application in communication & psychology BUT I am not aware of the ...
Operations research6/5/2009
  Q: An automobile engine manufacturing plant is manufacfuring 5000 engines for a particular passenger ...
  A: Assignments /Projects are given to students to help study the subject better . Please make an ...
what designation suits my role ?5/30/2009
  Q: I have a friend who has started his own company last year. He is from technical background so do not ...
  A: HR ADVISOR or Advisor-Strategy or Advisor-Business Development would be ideal ..Incase u need more ...
Information regarding joing the MBA course4/21/2009
  Q: I have Completed Btech in CSE and passed in 2007. I've two year work experience in a IT industry as ...
  A: A FULL TIME MBA IS THE BEST OPTION FOLLOWED BY A UNIVERSITY RECOGNISED PART TIME EVENING MBA ...
Information regarding joing the MBA course4/20/2009
  Q: I have Completed Btech in CSE and passed in 2007. I've two year work experience in a IT industry as ...
  A: Ur choice of marketing or HR should dpend upon ur aptitude which can be decided with the healp of an ...
Help3/31/2009
  Q: Respected Sir I am studying in MBA and now I have to choose specialization course .As I ...
  A: In my opinion ,the following 5 courses would be good to take to getting your MBA in HR MS-21 ...
mba3/14/2009
  Q: I have done b.tech in cs & it in year 2007 and now I want to do mba but I am in dilema that which ...
  A: UR CHOICE OF MBA SHOULD BE BEST DECIDED AFTER DOING AN APTITUDE TEST ..IF U ARE IN MUMBAI ,PLEASE ...
Career options3/4/2009
  Q: am pursuing 2nd Sem of MBA through IGNOU and i have an idea to take HR as my specialization subject. ...
  A: I suppose u are currently working .. Try to get a role in the HR dept of a BPO as u have good ...
Human Resource Management2/11/2009
  Q: For a position in Human Resources, what type of courses (college) should be taken? Not necessarily ...
  A: MBA is an excellent career option and is very challenging.The best option is to do an MBA as a full ...
advice about Managemant in Hospital Administration2/11/2009
  Q: Can a medico join MHA course?how long is this course& are these courses available in J&K?are there ...
  A: YES, medicos can join a MHA course .One of the best options is availble at TISS -Mumbai . For more ...
Research: Leadership style1/11/2009
  Q: I am an MBA, majored in HRM. I am currently planning to start working on a discriptive research on ...
  A: I can recommend some good gides for you BUT I need to know wehre you are based ..Please advise . ...
Confused with which MBA specialisation to choose1/10/2009
  Q: I am Reshmi. I did my B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics. Got campus placement wid a company as ...
  A: Reshmi, It is essential that u choose ur MBA stream such as international business, marketing, ...
Assistance required for MBA(engineering management)1/3/2009
  Q: Respected sir, I'm a Current MBA Engineering Management student from the Coventry University.Im an ...
  A: Please send me more details about ur MBA Engineering Management from the Coventry University & I ...
mba after law1/2/2009
  Q: sir i've done ba-llb 5 year integrated.i want to do mba.will you plz tell me which is best branch ...
  A: U could choose any MBA with ur background in LAW .IT is recommended that u do an aptitude test to ...
scope of BA psychology12/29/2008
  Q: respected sir, i am a 12th grade student (biology science) in state syllabus of kerala.i have ...
  A: ALL MY REPLIES IN CAPITAL LETTERS NEXT TO UR QUESTIONS : wheather post graduates in psychology are ...
MBA12/16/2008
  Q: I am mukhi dilip kumar from orissa.I have completed my B.SC(CBZ)in this year,now i am looking ...
  A: U can decide ur elective based on ur aptitude & interests .If u are confused then go for an aptitude ...
List the activitiees performed by the human resource management offices12/2/2008
  Q: What are the roles of the human resource maanager?
  A: Roles of the Human Resources Manager. A human resources manager is responsible for managing and ...
about engineering management11/21/2008
  Q: I have completed engineering(electronics and communication)this year(fresher) and I want to do ...
  A: Vipin, I have no idea about the jobmarket in UK.. However in general ,both are good courses and ...
The 'balnced Scorecard and Triple bottom line accountability and sustainabiltiy11/10/2008
  Q: I was hoping you could help me with the following assignment I have to do for Uni. Any help is much ...
  A: Steve, Following links will help you .. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_scorecard ...
guidance11/4/2008
  Q: this is dr sandeep from ahmedabad. i want to know about the hospital addministartion course?is it ...
  A: BOTH COURSES ARE GOOD AND THE hospital addministartion course FOCUSSSES ON MANAGEMENT OF HOSPITALS ...
HR KEY INDICATORS10/23/2008
  Q: We are looking for calculating HR cost to income ratio as a control measures and to bechmark.What is ...
  A: It is very difficult to answer ur query via email . U may speak to me if you wish .. Prof R S S ...
MBA IN Human resource9/30/2008
  Q: Sir, I am M. Tech in mechanical engineering and working as a scientist in one of the central ...
  A: MBA is an excellent career option and is very challenging ..The best option is to do an MBA as a ...
On the selection of perfect mba stream9/24/2008
  Q: I am an Electrical engineering graduate working with a software company as a consultant with 2 years ...
  A: You choice of the perfect stream can be ascertained only by an aptitude test ;if u are in Mumbai we ...
about selection of MBA papers through IGNOU9/23/2008
  Q: I am doing a full time job in hospital in srinagar. Now i want to pursue mba through IGNOU in HR ...
  A: In general a full time MBA in HR is the best option for good career progression .. I would suggest ...
choosing the specialisation in MBA9/19/2008
  Q: I did my BE(CSE) in 2007 and I was working in one small firm, frankly speaking am dam intrested in ...
  A: Your choice of MBA must depend upon your aptitude ;so go meet a career counselor & then decide the ...
which mba is best suited for b.tech in cs??8/5/2008
  Q: sir. i have done my b.tech in computer science and want to do mba rather than job but which mba is ...
  A: can you tell me scope of mba in insurance with finance available as speialisation in 2nd ...
which mba is best suited for b.tech in cs??8/4/2008
  Q: sir. i have done my b.tech in computer science and want to do mba rather than job but which mba is ...
  A: MIS..MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS BTECH MBA is given preference in engg,it ,telecom companies ...
How to apply PDCA Cycle upon HR Deptt7/29/2008
  Q: In ISO 9001:2000, there is a concept used called PDCA Cycle. It is PLAN, DO, CHECK, ACT. At planning ...
  A: Let us apply the PDCA cycle to the Induction programme: 1.U plan the induction programme 2.U DO ...
i am M.E(VLSI) student which MBA stream is best for me ?7/19/2008
  Q: Dr sir, i am vijay babu,I did B.TECH(electrical) now i am doing M.E(V.L.S.I)final year also I have ...
  A: If you have decided about distance mBA then you can try the EXEC MBA from the IIM'S or XLRI ..U can ...
i am M.E(VLSI) student which MBA stream is best for me ?7/18/2008
  Q: Dr sir, i am vijay babu,I did B.TECH(electrical) now i am doing M.E(V.L.S.I)final year also I have ...
  A: Since ,you are young enough I would recommend a full time MBA for you ..You specialistion in MBA can ...
HR7/14/2008
  Q: I am a 12th grade student doing ISC Commerce stream. I want to make a good career in H.R. I wanted ...
  A: Since u are ready to come to India,u can plan to come to Mumbai and do ur BA Psychology and then ...
HR7/13/2008
  Q: I am a 12th grade student doing ISC Commerce stream. I want to make a good career in H.R. I wanted ...
  A: Some of the best colleges for BA -Psychology would be XAVIERS-MUMBAI ,RUIA -MUMBAI ..I am not aware ...
What to do- MBA or PhD or M.Tech.7/1/2008
  Q: Sir, I have completed M.Sc. in Physics in 2007 and working as technician in a Steel Industry from ...
  A: If you wish to progress in the technical areas ,then PhD or M.Tech.is more advisable//Incase u wish ...
Preference for MBA6/23/2008
  Q: I have done my BE in 2007 and am working with an IT industry from the past 1 year.i would like ur ...
  A: IF U CANT DO A FULL TIME MBA ATLEAST PLAN FOR A UNIVERSITY RECOGNISED PART TIME EVENING MBA WHERE U ...
Preference for MBA6/23/2008
  Q: I have done my BE in 2007 and am working with an IT industry from the past 1 year.i would like ur ...
  A: Kapil, Your best option is to do the full time MBA after acquiring two years of work expereince ...
student from india6/18/2008
  Q: Respected sir, This is sriram, pursuing my MBA @ sri sathya sai ...
  A: SRIRAM, Some good examples of customer-centric organizations would include HLL,ASIAN PAINTS,ITC,SAP ...
Careers in HR6/7/2008
  Q: I'm a btech with 2.5 yrs experience in the IT industry.I'm going to pursue a full time MBA course ...
  A: It is good that you are planning to do a full time mba hr ... Roles in HR include training ...
Professional Development Program5/30/2008
  Q: For an upcoming interview for a HR Manager position, I've been asked to make a brief presentation ...
  A: U CAN USE THIS FRAMEWORK .. TAPPING EMPLOYEE POTENTIAL If implemented well, potential Appraisal ...
Corporate value of MBA from IGNOU5/7/2008
  Q: Last year only I have completed my graduation in Commerce and this year I have enrolled myself in ...
  A: YES, MY ANSWER WOULD RUN INTO PAGES SINCE THE QUESTION YOU HAVE RAISED HAS MULTIPLE FACETS IN THE ...
Corporate value of MBA from IGNOU5/6/2008
  Q: Last year only I have completed my graduation in Commerce and this year I have enrolled myself in ...
  A: You can speak to me for further guidance Prof R S S Mani, Reach me on 022-64526900 /022-25564848 ...
Career Advice5/3/2008
  Q: I seek your advice on my career advancement. Iam 42 yrs old working as Executive Secretary from 18 ...
  A: MBA is an excellent career option and is very challenging and IGNOU IS A GOOD NAME FOR DISTANCE ...
career consultancy5/1/2008
  Q: I am just about to finish my graduation in Dentistry in two months.I want to pursue career in ...
  A: Neelam, I am not an expert on studies in USA/UK.. In India the best option is the hospital ...
Selection of field of specialization in MBA3/18/2008
  Q: I am student of final year of Electronics and Communication Engg from a private engineering college. ...
  A: Rajesh, In genral many engineers specialise in operations or IT ...but your specialization choice ...
management of human resources3/13/2008
  Q: Discuss the methods of determining training needs.discuss how it is carried out in your organisation ...
  A: Aims of training and management development Training is intended to allow employees to acquire the ...
advice on joining MBA3/4/2008
  Q: I had corresponded with you last week and was quite motivated to pursue an MBA in HR. However, as I ...
  A: My advise is to apply for admission through CAT and GMAT so that you maximise your chances of ...
organisational Design, Development and Change1/12/2008
  Q: QUE1. Describe emerging trends in work organization and discus how they affect the quality of work ...
  A: EMERGING TRENDS IN WORK CULTURE IN INDIAN ORGANISATIONS ..Prof R S S Mani WORK culture may be ...
merits and demerits of working in pharma sector as an MBA1/8/2008
  Q: i am halfway up in puruising MBA and have to chose whether to take up HR, Finance, Marketing as my ...
  A: Natalie, Your inclination towards Healthcare or pharmaceutical sector is logical as this will give ...
guidance11/16/2007
  Q: I am working in software firm for past 4 months . I did engineering from ANNA University in Electric ...
  A: In my opinion ,MBA-Marketing or MBA-HR are good options .. MBA is an excellent career option and ...
HRM10/28/2007
  Q: INDIAN HR MANAGERS ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN GLOBALIZATION
  A: The pressures on traditional HR models taking place can be traced to globalization. it is not always ...
Human Resource10/21/2007
  Q: (1) Can you please outline in details the benefits , cost savings and advantages on business ...
  A: The Carrot Principle ..more inputs for you ... The Carrot Principle: Engage, Retain and Drive ...
HRM10/9/2007
  Q: Role of HR in globalization
  A: The pressures on traditional HR models taking place can be traced to globalization. it is not always ...
knowledge mgt9/26/2007
  Q: i was wondering if you are familiar with Earl's Knowledge management strategies (cartographic, ...
  A: Lisa , A useful overview on the KM universe is offered by Michael Earl, Professor of Innovation ...
Job Roles9/25/2007
  Q: I am in the process of writing out the job roles for a retail start up. Please tell me how to go ...
  A: Komal, Job roles are critical and an integral part of the Job analysis .Collect information from ...
ask about8/26/2007
  Q: I m an engineering gradaute , need to amke MBA but I m afraid of by taking this MBA , thats will ...
  A: MBA is an excellent career option and is very challenging ..MBA ..Masters in Business ...
Management6/20/2007
  Q: Q.1. Imagine that u are appointed as the manager of a reputed company? How will u plan the various ...
  A: Bhavna, Q 2 has been already ansered.. q 1 ..The question is unclear,however u may read up the ...
HRD Strategies6/7/2007
  Q: The quandary is: What is the impact of developing HRD strategies in isolation from the ...
  A: IF HRD strategies are developed in isolation from the organisational plan they will have no ...
Business ethics3/22/2007
  Q: Can you give me your views in support of Business ethics and Corporate Social Responsibilty. Can you ...
  A: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that organisations, corporations have an ...
Human Resources Management3/19/2007
  Q: What effects has Human Resources Management practices on turnover, productivity and financial ...
  A: STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURACE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT There are several ways the Human Resource Planning ...
career in MBA3/3/2007
  Q: sir, i want to know something about an MBA before doing it that what kind of job does a MBA has to ...
  A: MBA is an excellent career option and is very challenging ..The job may be hectic but is also very ...
Human Resource2/23/2007
  Q: * Definition of Organizational Planning? * benefits to the organization? * Discuss HR related ...
  A: ORGANISATIONAL & MANPOWER PLANNING & FORECASTING Manpower function is one of the never areas to ...
HR2/23/2007
  Q: * Definition of Organizational Planning? * Discuss HR related programs? * insights from the ...
  A: ORGANISATION & MANPOWER PLANNING & FORECASTING Manpower function is one of the never areas to be ...
Management Question1/31/2007
  Q: Is Management a Science or an Art? (I think it is both but i want to show how it is a Science, then ...
  A: One of the enduring questions in the field of management is whether it is an art or a science. ...
Human Resource Management1/28/2007
  Q: "Human Resource Management is just Personnel Management repackaged." Provide a valid argument in ...
  A: HRD has acquired high visibility and a certain mystique in recent times. Many ...
Human Resource Management1/28/2007
  Q: "Human Resource Management is just Personnel Management repackaged". Provide a valid argument in ...
  A: HRD has acquired high visibility and a certain mystique in recent times. Many ...
US degree accepted by empployers in the UK?4/5/2006
  Q: If I obtain a college degree from an NEA regionally accredited school, and then I later decide to ...
  A: In general many universities in USA/UK accept degrees form a NEA regionally accredited ...

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