REGISTRATION FEE

For Delegates from India:-without accommodation -with accommodation For Delegates from Abroad For Students ` ` $ ` 2000 3000 100 500 ! ! ! IMPORTANT DATES Last date for submission of abstracts 31 Oct, 2013 Confirmation of short listed abstracts 2 Nov, 2013 Last date of submission of full paper 15 Nov, 2013

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CONTEMPORARY ISSUES LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (JANUARY 17-18, 2014)
IN ON

CONFERENCE ADVISORY BOARD

Dr. Balwinder Singh

Head, Department of Commerce and Business Management, G.N.D.U Amritsar, Secretary, Indian Commerce Association

Dr. G.S. Shergill

Senior Lecturer, Massey University, New Zealand

Dr. Harminder Singh

Senior Lecturer, Deakin University, Australia

Dr. A.K.Vashisht
Professor and Chairman, University Business School, Punjab University, Chandigarh

Dr. J.S.Pasricha
Professor and Head , Department of Commerce, Punjabi University, Patiala

Dr. B.S.Bodla
Professor and Chairman , University School of Management , Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Dr. C.L.Chandan
Professor and Director, Himachal Pradesh University Business School, Shimla

Dr. Karamjit Singh

Professor, University Business School, and Honorary Director, Academic Staff College, Punjab University,Chandigarh

PATRON

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
CONVENER Dr.(Mrs.) Kanwaldeep Kaur
Head, PG Deptt. of Com. & Mgt.

Shri Punam Suri

President, DAV College Managing Committee, New Delhi & Chancellor, DAV University, Jalandhar

JOINT CONVENER Mrs. Meenu Kohli

(Asstt. Prof., Deptt. of Commerce)

MEMBERS
Mrs. Binoo Gupta Mrs. Seema Khanna Mrs. Meenu Kundra Mrs. Neetu Narang Miss. Kajal Vij Mrs. Shikha Chhabra Mrs. Savita Mahendru Dr. (Mrs.) Minakshi Duggal Mrs. Yuvika

DIRECTOR

Dr. (Mrs.) Rekha Kalia Bhardwaj

Principal, Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar

For further details contact : Dr. (Mrs) Kanwaldeep Kaur 098726-68421, Mrs Meenu Kohli 099144-78383

HANS RAJ MAHILA MAHA VIDYALAYA JALANDHAR (PUNJAB) INDIA

Mahatma Hans Raj Marg, Jalandhar - 144008 Tel : 0181-2253710, 2204198 Fax : 0181-2252435 Website : www.hrmmv.org; e-mail : hmv_jal@yahoo.co.in; mail@hrmmv.org

Organised by : PG DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT HANS RAJ MAHILA MAHA VIDYALAYA JALANDHAR (PUNJAB) INDIA
Re-accredited A Grade with CGPA 3.83 (Highest score in India) out of 4 by NAAC, Bangalore.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar is a premier institution of higher education operating under the aegis of DAV College Managing Committee(DAV CMC), New Delhi. DAVCMC is the largest NGO in India dedicated to the cause of education. It is successfully running more than 700 institutions in India and abroad. Foundation of the college was laid by Mahatma Hans Raj in the year 1927 at Lahore, Pakistan. After Independence, the college was shifted to Jalandhar, Punjab, India. The college has been granted the status of a College with Potential for Excellence by the UGC. National Accreditation and Assessment Council, Bangalore (NAAC) has re- accredited the institute with CGPA SCORE of 3.83 out of 4, the HIGHEST AMONG THE COLLEGES IN INDIA. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Department of Commerce was established in the year 1983 with the start of B.Com. Course. Later on B.B.A and M.Com. classes were started and it was upgraded as Post-Graduate Department of Commerce and Business Management. Focusing on the development of the new cadre of business professionals with the global vision, the Department constantly organizes various activities like placement drives, industrial visits, corporate mentor programmes to provide exposure and experience to the students for their all round growth and development. Tribune Survey April 2013 has adjudged the department as one of the 10 best colleges imparting commerce education in North India. The department also brings out annual issue of research journal 'Commerce Spectrum- A Journal of Commerce and Business Studies', ISSN 2249-992X. THE HOST CITY JALANDHAR It is the oldest city in Punjab at a distance of about 84 Kms. southeast of Amritsar, the holy city of Punjab. Jalandhar is the 'sports city of India' as it has not only the finest sports industry but also a large number of sportsmen. The monuments in and around the city include 800 years old Imam Nasir Mosque and Devi Talab Mandir. How to reach Jalandhar It is well connected by road and train. Nearest Airport is Raja Sansi Airport, Amritsar at a distance of 90 Kms. It is at a distance of 350 Kms from Delhi and is well connected by road and trains. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Around the world the business organization are going through a period of almost tectonic changes brought by highly competitive, complex, turbulent and demanding business environment. New realities are unfolding, new business and economic issues are emerging. The changing scenario calls for examining and redefining leadership and management practices more suited in a new world of change and transformation. There are intresting challenges for the academia and prectitioners alike to take on and to make valuable contributions in a bid to make our organizations highly dynamic and competitive. Towards this direction, the department intends to provide a platform in two day international conference, Contemporary Issues in leadership and Management, to the academia, researchers, prectitioners, experts from multidisciplinary interest for scholary discussion and meaningful discourse on the various issues confronting our corporate world. The Conference invites original theoretical and empirical research papers as well as case studies relating to all contemporary areas of leadership and business management. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to the following : LEADERSHIP

ENTERPRENAURSHIP AND SMEs ! Promoting entrepreneurship and innovating SMEs in global economy. ! Women entrepreneurship : Issues, challenges and policies. ! Economic development and entrepreneurship in transition economies. ! SMEs : An engine of economic growth. ! Policy initiatives towards the development of SMEs.

BANKING AND INSURANCE ACCOUNTING KYC Norms : Time to move ahead. Impact of IFRS on accounting practices. Bancassurance : A valuable tool for developing insurance in ! ! Intellectual capital and business performance. emerging markets. ! Accounting, auditing and performance evaluation. ! Financial Inclusion and stability . ! Micro insurance. ! Adaption of management control systems to rapidly changing ! Regulatory environment governing banks. environment. ! New Challenges in Accounting. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ! New world order : Shifting markets in trade and industry HRM/OB ! Inflation Dynamics : Issues and concerns ! Emerging Dynamics of HR Function. ! FDI : A key driver for trade, growth & prosperity ! The economic crisis, threat or opportunity for HR. ! Corporate hedging for foreign exchange risk management ! Economic meltdown. The 'Hair Cutting' effect on recruitment. ! Ethical issues facing HRM. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS ETHICS ! Corporate social responsibility theory & practice ! Change Management : The challenges faced by organizations. ! Corporate Governance and business ethics : Tools of sustainable MARKETING development ! Green marketing : emerging opportunities and challenges. ! Corporate Governance : An ethical perspective ! Service Management and marketing : A customer relationship approach. ! Investor protection and corporate governance. ! Stratagic issues for finamcial service marketing.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES & SYSTEM Behavioural finance and its application : A change in paradigm. Governance of financial service companies Analytical perspectives on mergers and acquisitions. Investor protection v/s financial intermediation. Financial market derivatives. Mutual fund investment in emerging markets. Role of factoring and forfraiting in business. Innovative financing options

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Developing strategic leadership capabilities Entrepreneurial leadership Leadership and management styles. Leadership for sustainability. Gender and leadership Role of leadership in innovation.

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Leadership in non profit settings. Leadership and family enterprise. Leadership change and management conflict. Leading from the middle-centralised vs decentralised control. Leadership challenges - barriers to effective communication.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES The abstract must indicate clearly the Title of the Paper, Objectives, Research Methodology, its Implications and contribution to existing body of knowledge, Name, Address, E-mail ID and Contact Number of the author(s) .The length of the abstract should not exceed 300 words. The full paper should not be more than 2000 words, with 12 font size, Times New Roman font style and single line spacing. All abstracts/papers should be sent by email to iccilm.hmv2013@gmail.com before 31st October, 2013 PUBLICATION OF PAPERS All papers submitted will be reviewed through a double blind review process. The papers selected and recommended by the Editorial Board will be published in the edited book bearing ISBN No. Those who cannot come to Jalandhar but wish to present a paper in absentia are encouraged to send in their abstract and full papers. Papers presented in absentia are also eligible for publication .