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"Mastering Business Management: Strategies for Leadership, Organization, and Growth"

Welcome to our presentation on Business Management, a multifaceted discipline essential for driving organizational success. This presentation will provide an in-depth exploration of the key components that make up effective business management, highlighting strategic planning, organizational structuring, leadership, and performance control.

We begin with Strategic Planning, the cornerstone of business management. This involves setting long-term goals and developing a roadmap to achieve them. We'll delve into market analysis, competitive dynamics, and the importance of a clear vision to guide the organization's direction. Strategic planning ensures that all efforts are aligned towards common objectives, paving the way for sustained growth and competitive advantage.

Next, we explore Organizational Structuring, which focuses on creating an efficient workflow within the company. This section will cover the importance of defining roles and responsibilities, establishing a robust hierarchy, and ensuring effective communication channels. Proper organization is crucial for optimizing resource allocation and enhancing overall productivity.

Leadership is at the heart of business management. This segment will discuss the qualities of effective leaders, including their role in inspiring and motivating teams, making critical decisions, and managing change. Leadership is not just about authority but about guiding teams towards achieving organizational goals while fostering a positive work environment.

The final key component is Performance Control, which involves monitoring and evaluating the organization’s progress. We'll examine methods for setting performance standards, measuring outcomes, and implementing corrective actions. This section will also highlight the importance of financial management, quality control, and regulatory compliance in maintaining organizational integrity and performance.

In addition to these core areas, our presentation will address the essential skills required for effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making. Managers need to analyze complex situations, generate viable solutions, and make decisions that drive the organization forward.

By the end of this presentation, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the strategies and practices that underpin successful business management. Join us as we uncover the tools and insights needed to lead organizations towards excellence and growth.

1. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONALS
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

2. BusinessManagementisavitaldisciplinethatcombinesaspectsofleadership,strategy,and
analytics.Itinvolvesplanning,organizing,directing,andcontrollinganorganization’sresources
toachieveitsgoals.
Managersplayacrucialroleinsteeringthedirectionofbusinesses,makingstrategicdecisions,
andleadingteamstowardssuccess.
Managersmustpossessadeepunderstandingofthemarket,competitivelandscape,and
internaloperations.
Additionally,theymustbeadeptatmanagingfinances,humanresources,andtechnology.
Effectivebusinessmanagementcanleadtoincreasedproductivity,improvedcustomer
satisfaction,andsustainablegrowth.
Intoday’sdynamicbusinessenvironment,managersmustalsobepreparedtoadaptand
innovateinresponsetochangingmarketconditionsandbusinessneeds.
What is Business Management?
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

3. Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES
BusinessManagementistheartofcoordinating
organizationalresourcesandactivitiestoachieve
definedobjectives.
1
Itinvolvesplanning,organizing,leading,and
controllingoperationsto ensure
organizationalgoalsaremet.
2
Intheplanningstage,managersdefinethe
organization’sgoalsanddeterminethebestwayto
achievethem.Thisinvolvesdevelopingstrategies
andtacticsandmayincludeforecastingfuture
trends.
3
Fundamentals
of Business
Management

4. Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Organizinginvolvesarrangingresourcesandtaskstomeet
theobjectives.Thiscouldmeanassigningtasksto
employees,settingdeadlines,andensuringresourcesare
usedefficiently.
4
Leadershipisaboutinfluencingotherstowork
towardsthegoals.Thiscaninvolvedirecting
employees,fosteringapositiveworkenvironment,
anddealingwithanyissuesthatarise.
5
Controlinvolvesmonitoringtheorganization’sperformance
andmakingadjustmentsasnecessary.Thisincludessetting
performancestandards,comparingactualperformance
againstthesestandards,andtakingcorrectiveactionwhen
necessary.
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Fundamentals
of Business
Management

5. Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Understandingthesefundamentalsiscrucialforanybusiness
manager,astheyprovidethefoundationformakingeffective
decisionsandleadingasuccessfulorganization.Theyare
applicableacrossallindustriesandtypesoforganizations,
makingthemuniversallyrelevantinthebusinessworld.
Fundamentals
of Business
Management

6. Strategic Planning
*Basedonthisanalysis,the
organizationdevelopsits
strategicplan,outlininghow
itwillachieveitsobjectives.
Thisincludesdetermining
thekeyactionsneeded,
allocatingresources,and
settingatimelinefor
achievement.Thestrategic
planisthenimplemented,
monitored,andadjustedas
necessary.
*Strategicplanningisa
systematicprocessthat
organizationsusetodefine
theirstrategyandmake
decisionsonallocating
resourcestopursuethis
strategy.
*Itisfundamentalfor
settingpriorities,focusing
energyandresources,
strengtheningoperations,
and ensuring that
employees and other
stakeholdersareworking
towardscommongoals.
*Theprocessbeginswith
setting a clear
organizationalmissionand
objectives.Thisisfollowed
byananalysisofthe
organization’sinternaland
externalenvironment,often
referredtoasSWOT
analysis.
*Monitoringinvolves
trackingprogresstowards
objectives,whileadjustment
involvesmakingchangesto
theplanbasedonfeedback
and changing
circumstances.
*Strategicplanningis
crucialforanyorganization
asitprovidesasenseof
directionand outlines
measurablegoals.Itsatool
thatzusefulforguidingday-
to-daydecisionsandalsofor
evaluating
progress&changing
approacheswhenmoving

7. AutocraticLeadership:Theleadermakesdecisions
withoutconsultingtheirteam,oftenresultinginhigh
levelsofcontrolovertheteammembers.
DemocraticLeadership:Theleadermakes
decisionsbasedontheinputofeachteammember.
Thisstyleencouragesemployeeparticipationandis
usuallyseenincompaniesthatvalueinnovation.
TransformationalLeadership:Theleader
motivatestheteamtoenhancetheiroutputsand
helpeachother.Theleaderoftenhashighethical
andmoralstandards.
Laissez-faireLeadership:Theleaderallows
theteammemberstomakethedecisions.
Theyprovideteamswithresourcesandadvice,
ifneeded,butotherwisedonotinterfere.
Eachstyleisuniqueandcanbeeffectivedependingonthe
workenvironment,teamsize,goal,andindividual
personalities.Agoodleaderwillbeabletoadaptdifferent
leadershipstylesdependingonthesituationathand.
Leadership Management
LeadershipStylereferstoaleader’s
characteristicapproachtoproviding
direction,implementingplans,and
motivatingpeople.Itistheresultofthe
philosophy,personality,andexperienceof
theleader.
Thereareseveraldifferentleadership
styles,eachwithitsstrengthsand
weaknesses.
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

8. 2.Abusinessmanager
mustfirstunderstandthe
natureofthechangeand
itspotentialimpacts.
3.Themanagermustalso
anticipateresistanceto
change and devise
strategiestomanageit.
4.Finally,themanagermust
monitortheprogressofthe
change,making necessary
adjustmentsalongtheway,and
evaluatingtheoutcomes.
1.Itinvolvesoverseeingandfacilitatingthesmooth
transitionofanorganizationthroughperiodsofchange,
whetherit’sashiftinmarkettrends,technological
advancements,orinternalrestructuring.
2.Theyneedtodevelopa
comprehensiveplanthat
outlinesthestepsfor
implementingthechange,
including communication
strategies,trainingprograms,
andsupportsystems.
3.Thiscouldinvolve
engaging with
employees,addressing
theirconcerns,and
highlightingthebenefits
ofthechange.
4.Thisiterativeprocessensuresthattheorganizationcan
adapttochangeseffectivelyandefficiently.
Change Management
Inessence,changemanagementbyabusinessmanagerisaboutleadingtheorganizationthroughchange,minimizing
disruption,andensuringtheorganization’scontinuedsuccessinitsevolvingenvironment.Itrequiresstrategicplanning,
effectivecommunication,andstrongleadershipskills.
1.Changemanagementis
acriticalresponsibilityofa
businessmanager.
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

9. Projectmanagementisacrucialaspectofabusiness
manager’srole.Itinvolvesplanning,executing,andoverseeing
projectstoensuretheyarecompletedinatimelymannerand
withinbudget.
Abusinessmanagerbeginsbydefiningtheproject’sgoalsand
objectives.Theythendevelopadetailedprojectplanthat
outlinesthetasks,timelines,andresourcesrequired.
Themanagerisresponsibleforassemblingacapableteamand
assigningtasksbasedoneachmember’sskillsandexpertise.
Theyhavetoestablishclearcommunicationchannels.
Riskmanagementisanotherkeyaspect.Themanagermust
identifypotentialrisks&devisestrategiestomitigatethem.This
mayinvolvecontingencyplanningregularprojectreviews.
Throughouttheproject,themanagermonitorsprogress,
resolvesissues,andmakesnecessaryadjustmentstokeepthe
projectontrack.Theyalsoensuretheproject’soutcomesalign
withtheorganization’sstrategicgoals.
Project Management
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

10. Financial management is a critical aspect of any business. It involves the strategic planning,
organizing, directing, and controlling of financial undertakings in an organization.
It applies management principles to financial resources, with the objective of maximizing
economic value. Key components include budgeting, forecasting, investing, and risk
management.
Effective financial management ensures the efficient use of resources, supports decision-
making, and provides a safeguard for assets. It aids in achieving the organization’s long-term
and short-term goals by ensuring financial stability.
It is a continuous process that requires regular monitoring and adjustment as per the market
conditions. Hence, financial management is a vital function for any successful organization.
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Financial management is not only about acquiring funds, but also about how to optimally utilize
those funds. This leads to wealth maximization and increases the overall value of the
organization.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

11. Marketingstrategiesarecomprehensiveplansformulatedtoachievemarketing
objectives.Theyrevolvearoundthe4P’s:Product,Price,Place,andPromotion.
Asuccessfulstrategybeginswithidentifyingtargetcustomersandunderstandingtheir
needsandpreferences.Thisisfollowedbydesigningaproductorservicethatmeets
theseneeds.Pricingissetbasedonmarketconditionsandcostfactors,whileplace
involveschoosingtherightdistributionchannels.
Promotionencompassesadvertising,salespromotion,publicrelations,anddirect
marketing.Digitalmarketingstrategies,includingSEO,socialmediamarketing,and
contentmarketing,havegainedprominenceintheinternetera.Thesestrategiesaimto
createastrongbrandpresence,engagecustomers,anddrivesales.
A/Btesting,analytics,andperformancemetricsareusedtoevaluateandrefinethese
strategies.Thus,marketingstrategiesaredynamicandcustomer-centric,aimingto
achieveacompetitiveadvantageandbusinessgrowth.
Marketing Strategies
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

12. HRM strategies focus on maximizing employee productivity and protecting the
company from any issues that may arise from the workforce.
BusinessManagersneedtounderstandHRMtoensuretheyhavethe
rightteaminplace.Theymustbeawareoflaborlaws,employeerights,
andwaystofosterapositiveworkenvironment.
Inessence,HRMisnotjustabout
managing people;it’sabout
leveraginghumancapitaltodrive
businesssuccess.
People 1
People 2
People 3
People 4
The People
on Top
HumanResourceManagement(HRM)isacrucialaspectforBusinessManagers.Itinvolvesrecruiting,
training,andretainingemployeeswhocancontributeeffectivelytotheorganization’sgoals.
EffectiveHRMcanleadtoincreasedemployee
satisfaction,reducedturnover,andamoreresilient
organization.
Human Resource
Management
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

13. Planning:Match
supply with
customer and
manufacturing
demands.Predict
futureneedsand
actaccordingly.
Sourcing:
Coordinateand
manageallactivities
involvedinsourcing,
procurement,
conversion,and
logistics.
Production:Control
andreducecosts
andavoidsupply
shortages.
Distribution:
Streamlineorder
fulfillmentprocesses
tosaveonstorage,
labor, and
transportation
expenses.
Returns:Develop
robustcontingency
planstomitigate
risksandprotect
againstinevitable
disruption.
Forecastingand
DemandPlanning:
Reducestoragecosts
andavoidstockouts
oroverstockwith
helpfromaccurate
demandforecasting.
Automation and
Technology-Driven
Visibility: Utilize
technology to make
supply chains as
efficient and
economical as
possible.
Sustainable & Ethical
Sourcing: Pay
attention to the
capabilities within
SCM to help mitigate
disruption.
BuildingStrong
Partnerships:Form
close supplier
collaborationand
createaccurate
forecasting.
RiskManagement
andMitigation:Stay
updatedwiththe
latest industry
practices.
Supply Chain Management
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

14. BusinessManagerscansuccessfullydealwithCustomerRelationshipManagement(CRM)byfocusingonthefollowingkeyareas:
1.DevelopanOmniChannelPresence:Anomnichannelisacross-channelcontentstrategythatorganizations,implementtoenhance
theiruserexperienceanddriveexcellentconnectionwiththeiraudienceacrossalltouchpoints.
2.AutomateCustomerSupport:Automationcanhelpstreamlinecustomersupport,makingitmoreefficientandeffective.
3.ConsistentCustomerEngagement:Regularlyengagewithcustomerstobuildastrongrelationshipandimprovecustomer
satisfaction.
4.IncreaseCustomerSatisfaction:Prioritizecustomersatisfactiontobuildloyaltyandadvocacy.
5.UsingSocialMedia:Leveragesocialmediaplatformstoengagewithcustomersandaddresstheirneeds.
6.BuildaStrongBrandImage:Astrongbrandimagecanattractandretaincustomers.
7.TargetCustomerwithBuyerPersonas:Understandyourcustomers’needsandpreferencestoprovidepersonalizedexperiences.
8.DefineCustomerJourney:Mapoutthecustomerjourneytounderstandandimprovethecustomerexperience.
9.PracticeActiveListening:Listentoyourcustomers’needsandfeedbacktoimproveyourproductsorservices.
10.CustomizeYourCommunications:Personalizeyourcommunicationstomakeyourcustomersfeelvaluedandunderstood.
11.ImplementLoyaltyPrograms:Rewardloyalcustomerstoencouragerepeatbusiness.
EffectiveCRMcanhelpbuildstrongcustomerrelationships,improvecustomerretention,andincreasecustomerloyalty.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

15. BusinessManagerscansuccessfullydealwithdigitaltransformationinbusinessbyfocusingonthefollowingkeyareas:
1.EmbracingChange:Beopentonewtechnologies,methodologies,andprocesses.
2.EducationandTraining:Ensurethatboththeyandtheirteamsarewell-educatedandtrainedonnewdigitaltrendsand
technologies.
3.StrategicPlanning:Developaclearstrategyforintegratingdigitaltransformationintothebusinessmodel.
4.CustomerFocus:Keepthecustomeratthecenterofthetransformationtoenhancetheirexperience.
5.DataUtilization:Makeuseofdataanalyticsforinformeddecision-making.
6.SecurityMeasures:Implementrobustsecurityprotocolstoprotectdataandprivacy.
7.Reimaginetheworkplace:Successrequiresbothdigital-savvyleadersandaworkforcewiththecapabilitiestomakeadigital
transformation’schangeshappen.
8.Upgradetheorganization’s“hardwiring”:Changethewaysyoucommunicate.
9.EffectiveChangeManagement:Bridgethegapbetweentechnologyanditsusers,ensuringthateverydigitalmoveyoumake
counts.
10.DevelopaDigitalTransformationStrategy:Outlinehowyourcompanyisgoingtousedigitaltechnologytolevelupyour
operations,processes,orcustomerrelationships.
Effectivedigitaltransformationcanhelpstreamlineacompany’sactivitiestoeliminatewaste,maximizecustomervalue,andgaina
competitiveadvantageinthemarketplace.
Digital Transformation in Business
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

16. oIntegrityandHonesty:Companiesshouldoperatewithintegrityandhonesty,ensuringthat
theyarealwaystruthfulwithstakeholders,includingemployees,customers,andinvestors.
oTransparency:Businessesshouldbetransparentintheiroperationsanddecision-making
processestobuildtrustamongallstakeholders.
oEmployeeWelfare:Thewell-beingofemployeesshouldbeapriority.Thisincludesfairwages,
goodworkingconditions,andrespectforworkers’rights.
oEnvironmentalSustainability:Companieshavearesponsibilitytominimizetheir
environmentalfootprintbyadoptingsustainablepracticesthatreducewaste,pollution,and
naturalresourcedepletion.
oCommunityEngagement:Businessesshouldactivelycontributetothewelfareofthe
communityinwhichtheyoperatethroughphilanthropy,volunteeringorsupportinglocal
enterprises.
BUSINESS ETHICS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

17. oRiskIdentification:Thefirststepinriskmanagementistoidentifypotentialrisks.This
involvesunderstandingthevariousuncertaintiesthatcanaffectthedecision-makingprocess.
oRiskAssessment:Oncerisksareidentified,theyneedtobeassessedintermsoftheir
potentialimpactandtheprobabilityoftheiroccurrence.Thishelpsinprioritizingtherisks.
oRiskMitigationStrategies:Basedontheassessment,appropriatestrategiesshouldbe
developedtomanagetherisks.Thiscouldincludeavoiding,transferring,oracceptingtherisk.
oImplementationofStrategies:Theriskmitigationstrategiesneedtobeimplemented
effectively.Thisrequiresclearcommunicationandcoordinationamongallthestakeholders
involvedinthedecision-makingprocess.
oContinuousMonitoringandReview:Riskmanagementisanongoingprocess.Therisks
andtheeffectivenessofthemitigationstrategiesneedtobecontinuouslymonitoredand
reviewed.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND DECISION
MAKING
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

18. oSettingClearObjectives:Performancemanagementstartswithsettingclearandmeasurable
objectivesthatalignwiththeorganization’sgoals.
oDefiningKeyPerformanceIndicators(KPIs):KPIsarequantifiablemeasuresusedto
evaluatethesuccessofanorganizationoremployeeinmeetingtheobjectivesfor
performance.
oRegularPerformanceReviews:Regularreviewshelpinassessinganemployee’s
performance,providingfeedback,andplanningforfutureperformancegoals.
oFeedbackandCommunication:Openandconstructivecommunicationiskeyinperformance
management.Employeesshouldreceiveregularfeedbackontheirperformanceandhavethe
opportunitytodiscussandclarifytheirgoalsandexpectations.
oContinuousImprovementandDevelopment:Performancemanagementisnotjustabout
assessingpastperformancebutalsoaboutidentifyingopportunitiesforimprovementand
development.Thiscouldinvolvetraining,mentoring,orotherformsofprofessional
development.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND KPIS
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

19. oUnderstandingLegalRequirements:Businessesmusthaveaclearunderstandingofthe
lawsandregulationsthatapplytotheirindustry.Thisincludeslawsrelatedtoemployment,
intellectualproperty,privacy,andmore.
oEstablishingCompliancePrograms:Companiesshouldestablishcomplianceprograms
toensuretheymeetalllegalrequirements.Thisincludescreatingpoliciesandprocedures,
trainingemployees,andmonitoringcompliance.
oLegalCounsel:Havingaccesstolegalcounselisimportantforinterpretinglawsand
regulations,handlinglegaldisputes,andensuringthecompanyisincompliancewithall
legalrequirements.
oEthicalConduct:Compliancewiththelawisnotjustaboutavoidingpenalties.It’salso
aboutoperatingethicallyandresponsibly.Businessesshouldstrivetogobeyondthe
minimumlegalrequirementsandoperateinawaythatbenefitssociety.
oContinuousReviewandAdaptation:Lawsandregulationscanchange.Businessesneed
tocontinuouslyreviewandadapttheircomplianceprogramstoreflectthesechanges.
BUSINESS LAW AND COMPLIANCE
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

20. oRecognizeBiasedFairnessPerceptions:Everyonehastheirownperspectiveand
understandingoffairness,whichcanbebiasedbyegocentrism.It’simportanttotryto
overcometheseself-centeredfairnessperceptionsbyunderstandingtheotherperson’s
pointofview.
oAvoidEscalatingTensions:Avoidmakingthreatsorprovocativemovesthatcanescalate
tensions.Instead,focusonmanagingtheconflictandexploringallotheroptionsbefore
resortingtothreats.
oOvercome‘UsVersusThem’Mentality:Groupconnectionscanbuildloyaltyandstrong
relationships,buttheycanalsopromotesuspicionandhostilitytowardsmembersofout-
groups.It’simportanttoovercomethismentalitytounderstandeachother’sviews
accurately.
oClearlyDefineGoals:Definingyourdesiredoutcomeaheadoftimecanhelpensureyou
stayfocusedduringthenegotiationprocess.
oConsidertheOtherParty’sBackground:Negotiationscansometimesinvolveindividuals
fromdifferentculturalbackgrounds.Takingthesedifferencesintoaccountcanleadtomore
effectiveconflictresolution.
NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

21. oIdentifyingCustomerNeedsandPreferences:Dataanalyticscanhelpbusinesses
understandtheircustomers’needsandpreferencesbyanalyzingtheirbehaviorsand
interactionswiththebrand.
oOptimizingOperations:Dataanalyticscanoptimizeoperationalefficiencybyrevealing
patterns,trends,andopportunitiesthatmightotherwiseremainhidden.
oImprovingMarketingStrategies:Byleveragingdataanalytics,businessescanimprove
theirmarketingstrategiesandmakedata-drivendecisions.
oPredictingTrendsandMarketChanges:Dataanalyticscanhelpbusinessespredict
trendsandmarketchanges,allowingthemtoanticipatemarketshiftsandcustomerneeds.
oMakingData-DrivenDecisions:Data-drivendecision-makingistheprocessofusingdata
toinformyourdecision-makingprocessandvalidateacourseofactionbeforecommittingto
it.
DATA ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS DECISION MAKING
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES

22. oGlobalMarketExpansion:Internationalbusinessallowscompaniestoexpandtheirmarket
reachacrossdifferentcountries,increasingthesizeoftheglobalmarket.
oForeignExchangeEarnings:Internationalbusinessearnsasignificantamountofforeign
exchangebysellingitsproductsamongdifferentcountries.
oRiskDiversification:Internationalbusinesshelpsinspreadingbusinessrisksacrossa
widermarketbase.
oEconomiesofScale:Internationalbusinesscanleadtoeconomiesofscale,where
increasedproductionleadstolowercosts.
oTechnologicalAdvancements:Globalisationissignificantlyinfluencedbytechnological
change,suchastheintroductionofe-commerce,videoconferencing,andtheusageof
artificialintelligence.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND GLOBALIZATION
Asst. Prof. LAVANYA MANOJ
UGC NET –MANAGEMENT STUDIES