Odisha’s art and crafts offer you an indelible experience of its cultural heritage, brilliantly manifested in its itkat silk, pata paintings, silver filigree and stone carving. The artist’s villages at Pipili and Raghurajpur bring alive old traditions in to a colourful and flamboyantly rich fusion. Cuttack and Bhubaneswar are often referred to as the Twin-Cities of Odisha. The metropolitan area formed by the two cities has a population of 1.68 million in 2014. Cuttack is categorised as a Tier-II city as per the ranking system used by Government of India. Cuttack is a city in on a peninsula flanked by the Mahanadi River to the north and the Kathajodi River to the south. Bhubaneswar is located on the coastal plains of Odisha (Orissa), south-west of the River Mahanadi. WEATHER Cuttack and Bhubaneswar experiences typical tropical weather conditions, the summer months from March to May are hot and humid, and temperatures often shoot past 40° C in May. The south west monsoon lashes in June, bringing relief to the parched environs of Bhubaneswar. July and August receive the maximum rainfall, which may average over 220 mm a month. Pleasant weather conditions prevail during November in Bhubaneswar, but December and January face cold winds. HOW TO REACH US ? Bhubaneswar City is served by all domestic airlines as well as many International airlines. If you are coming by flight, you will land at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. It takes 42 minutes to travel from the airport to the Sri Sri University. The approximate driving distance between the two points is about 35kms. From the airport, you can take a cab or an auto-rickshaw to reach University. Bhubaneswar also has a well-developed railway system connected to almost every town and city in the country. It takes about 49 minutes from Bhubaneswar Railway Station and about 30 minutes from Cuttack Railway Station to reach University. The approximate driving distance to travel from Bhubaneswar Railway Station is 26.5kms and between Cuttack Railway Station is 15.6 kms to reach University.

ORGANIZERS Chief Patron

His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji

Patron Mrs. Rajita Kulkarni President, Sri Sri University Prof. (Dr.) Nand Lal Vice-Chancellor, Sri Sri University Core Committee Mr. Narendra Lamba for Conference Director Operations, Sri Sri University Mr. Parthasarathi Mishra President, NHRDN Bhubaneswar Chapter and CHRM-OMQ-Tata Steel Ltd. Dr. Prasanna Kumar David Executive Registrar , Sri Sri University Prof. (Dr.) P. Srinivas Subbarao Dean, FCMS, Sri Sri University Mr.Amiya Patnaik GM-HR & A, National Aluminium Co. Ltd. (NALCO) Ms. Bobby Patnaik Head-HR, Infosys Bhubaneswar Dr. Sunil K. Dhal Associate Prof., FCMS, Sri Sri University Mr. Amaresh Nayak Asst. Prof. HR, FCMS, Sri Sri University Mr. Kaushal Borisagar Asst. Professor, FCMS

Advisory Committee Prof. (Dr.) Srikrishna Deva Rao Vice-Chancellor, National Law University, Cuttack, Odisha Prof. R.C. Das Vice-Chancellor, Berhampur University Prof. (Dr.) Rajbir Singh Director, Consortium for Educational Communication, IUAC (NSC) Campus, New Delhi

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

on

HAPPINESS @ WORKPLACE

Prof. (Dr.) Ajay Kumar Singh Dept. of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University Prof. Usha Arora Dean & Director, Haryana School of Business, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Haryana

Organised By

Prof. (Dr.) Ranjan Bal Dept. of Commerce, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Dr. Isa Mishra Professor, KSOM, Bhubaneswar Ms. Ellora Panda HR Consultant, Member EC NHRD, Bhubaneswar PLEASE ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE: Conference Convenors Prof.P.Srinivas Subbarao Dean, FCMS, Sri Sri University Sri Sri Vihar, Bidyadharpur Arilo, PO: Godisahi, B.O. Ward#1, Cuttack, Odisha - 754006, India Mobile: 9348145068 Phone: 0671-6611131 Email: [email protected] www.srisriuniversity.edu.in Mr. Parthasarathi Mishra President, NHRDN Bhubaneswar Chapter, CHRM – OMQ, Tata Steel Ltd. Email: [email protected] For Paper Submission Mr. Abdul Wasim Dean Office Phone: 0671-6611131, 9338585315 [email protected] For Corporate Registration Ms. Tanu Kanchan & Sponsorship Placement Officer Mobile: 7894424564 [email protected]

Sri Sri University In Association with

National HRD Network Bhubaneswar Chapter

On 14th and 15th DECEMBER, 2017 Venue

Conference Hall, Shruti Building Sri Sri University, Sri Sri Vihar Bidyadharpur-Arilo, Cuttack-754006 www.srisriuniversity.edu.in/conference E-mail ID: [email protected]

ABOUT SRI SRI UNIVERSITY Sri Sri University (SSU) came into operation in the year 2012 and is emerging as a centre for premier education in India, aimed at blending the “Best of East and Best of West” The university is uniquely placed in offering education that combines Western innovation with the ancient values and wisdom from the East. It offers a range of pivotal as well as unique courses that seek to preserve the ancient wisdom of the East thorough programmes in yogic science, classical visual and performing arts and on the other hand, offers the best of western innovation through cutting-edge programs in osteopathy, good governance and management. Over the years, it is rapidly evolving into a multidisciplinary university with its foundation strongly rooted in spiritual, cultural and academic excellence. At present the University is offering 24 different courses in the areas of Management, Architecture, Humanities, Agriculture, Health and Wellness, Science, Literature, Osteopathy and Performing & Fine Arts.

ABOUT NHRDN The National HRD Network is the National Apex body of professionals committed to promoting the HRD movement in the country and enhancing the capability of human resource professionals to compete globally and thereby creating value for society. Towards this end, National HRD Network is committed to the development of human resources through education, training, research and experience sharing. Established over 28 years ago, NHRD is autonomous, not-for-profit professionally managed organization, playing a catalyst role in grooming Leaders for Tomorrow. It has 12,500 members representing, Multinationals, Public & Private organizations including Government, MSME & NGOs spread across 30 chapters in India and serves as a reference point for HR Professionals in Indian Industry.

ABOUT FACULTY OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT STUDIES The Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies (FCMS) at Sri Sri University integrates knowledge, research, industry experience and international exposure to offer comprehensive management programmes. It nurtures dynamic business leaders capable of changing the world of business while assuming social responsibility. FCMS opens wide opportunities for students who wish to acquire knowledge of business, market, economics, industrial policy and other related domains. FCMS runs with its flagship MBA programmes with specializations in General Management, Agri-business Management & Entrepreneurship which is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. It follows a semester calendar with four semesters spread across a period of two years with 32 papers which includes an eight-week Summer Internship and Capstone project. The pedagogy includes classroom learning, learning through mini projects and interactions with executives from the industry with the main aim of “Field Based Study” and “Learning By Doing”, which we believe helps the student translate classroom learning to real life situations, thus impacting “practices here and now”. Besides MBA, the undergraduate programmes are BBA, B.Com.(Hons.), B.Com. (Voc.)-Travel & Tourism and B.Voc.-Retail Management. FCMS also offers Ph.D. programs in all the areas of Management.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The two days national conference on “Happiness @ Workplace” will be inaugurated by His Holiness Poojya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji, the key note speaker of this conference. The conference is about training our minds to be more focused, to see with clarity, to have spaciousness for creativity and to feel connected. The conference is an interface between the Academia, Corporate world and Spirituality by exchange of ideas and skills in simplifying the work life of business leaders and also helping in accomplishment of their objectives. Transformation can begin in the workplace when organizations open themselves to the cultivation of their own employees’ spirituality. This would mean addressing employees as whole human beings in terms of their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. Lifting up the whole person in the workplace should not be seen entirely as an altruistic act. Research has demonstrated that by addressing the spiritual side of human experience organizations help reduce stress, enhance creativity, and improve problem solving. By focusing on the spiritual qualities of meaningfulness and joy at work, organizations have found increased job satisfaction, enhanced job involvement, organizational identification, and work rewards satisfaction, greater honesty, trust, and commitment and even improved work performance. It’s important to organizations for employees to be happy, and not just for the employees themselves. Despite a large body of positive psychological research into the relationship between happiness and productivity, happiness at work has traditionally been

seen as a potential by-product of positive outcomes at work, rather than a pathway to business success. Maintaining a level of happiness at work has become more significant and relevant due to the intensification of work caused by economic uncertainty and increase in competition. Nowadays, it is viewed by a growing number of scholars and senior executives as one of the major sources of positive outcomes in the workplace. In hosting this conference, the primary objective is to promote an exchange of opinions about the challenges and opportunities in the workplace and how happiness and spirituality which includes yoga and meditation can be useful as a medium for leading a healthy and balanced work life. In particular discussions we will focus on possibilities to improve the efficiency of every individual by learning the techniques and practices to overcome from stressful and monotonous work life. SUBTHEMES Happiness, Spirituality & Stress • Incorporation of happiness quotient in Employee Assistance Programmes • Spirituality and Work Life Balance • Role of Spirituality leading to a ‘Happy’ Organisation • Measures and Methods to overcome from stress in work place



Happiness and Leadership • Role of spiritual leaders for excellence • Integrating Business Ethics through Transformational Leadership • Fostering organizational culture through focussing in happiness Spirituality and Sustainability • Spiritual values in Sustainable Business Environment • Role of spirituality in dealing with the ‘dark’ side of work • Spirituality in promoting Ethical Business Practice Work place value proposition • Emerging trends in Promoting Job Happiness • Values in Retention of employees • Ethical Issues in Recruitment & Selection • Ethical issues in Appraisal and Growth & Development • Gender Diversity & Gender equity • Dimensions of Happiness for Women in the work place • Best HR Practices • HR beyond job role PUBLICATION

• Full Papers received on or before 24th November 2017 only be included in the Conference proceedings • Publication of selected research papers in Scopus Indexed / UGC approved journal. • Publication of a Conference Proceeding with ISBN Number.

CALL FOR PAPERS Original papers, case studies are invited from Academicians, Professional, Researchers and Students engaged in the field of Management on the above mentioned themes and subthemes of the conference. It will be considered for presentation and / or publication. Authors are allowed to select a relevant sub-theme in consonance with the main theme. The contributors must submit the abstract of paper within 200 words in English which will be scrutinized by editorial committee before their acceptance. The abstract must be accompanied with the authors name(s), affiliations, full postal address, and email id and telephone / fax number along with the title of the paper on the front page. Abstract of all the papers accepted will be published in the form of souvenir. Full text of the paper is to be submitted in duplicate, typed in MS Word using Times New Roman, font size 12 on A-4 size paper in 1.5 spacing (not more than 20 printed pages) and the soft copy of the paper e-mailed to the conference director at the mail-id: [email protected] The paper must be accompanied with the author’s name(s), affiliation(s), and full postal address, email ID, and telephone number along with the title of the paper on the front page on or before 24th November, 2017. IMPORTANT DATES Last date for submission of Final Paper: Intimation of Acceptance: Payment of Registration Fees Conference Starts on

24-11-2017 27-11-2017 30-11-2017 14-12-2017

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE ? Executives, Practicing Managers, Faculty members, Researchers and Students who wish to improve their management skills to deliver value to their organizations & Customers. DELEGATION REGISTRATION FEES

• Corporate Executives: • NHRDN Members: • Faculty Members: • Research Scholars and Students:



Rs. 6000/Rs. 4000/Rs. 3000/Rs. 1500/-

The Registration fee includes Registration for the Conference, Conference Kit, CD /Book of proceedings with ISBN and Certificate of Participation, Working Lunch, Tea & Snacks. PAYMENT DETAILS Beneficiary : Sri Sri University Account No. : 149901000212 Bank Name & Address : ICICI Bank, Bidyadharpur Cuttack, India. IFSC Code : ICIC0003050 Swift code : ICICINBBNRI ACCOMMODATION The University is having tie-ups with many hotels and lodges at Cuttack & Bhubaneswar for facilitating the stay of delegates during the conference. The details will be available in our website (very soon). GET ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONFERENCE Advertisement in Conference Proceedings Sri Sri University on the above occasion of the National Conference will bring out a Conference Proceedings. The proceedings will contain research papers and abstracts covering all issues connected with the theme and useful articles of immense relevance. The publication will have wide circulation. The Conference Proceedings thus provides an excellent opportunity to advertisers for promoting their products and services. Advertisement Tariff for Souvenir is as per the following

• Back Cover (Colour) • Inside Cover (Colour) • Colour Full Page • Colour Half Page



Rs.1,00,000/Rs.50,000/Rs.35,000/Rs.25,000/-

ODISHA - The Land of Splendor and Beauty

Orissa is the land of vivid culture, numerous splendid temples and grand monuments, mesmerizing beaches, fantastic wildlife sanctuaries and mind-blowing natural panorama. It has been rightly regarded as a land of myriad marvels. The dynamic topographical and vegetational strength of Odisha have combined to extract some of the most stunning destinations which not only offers a visual feast for the inquisitive visitors but also highly educative and culturally pleasing insight into one of the oldest civilizations of the world. Cradled between the sunlit water of the Bay of Bengal and the heavily forests blu-hued hills of the Eastern Ghats, Odisha’s beauty has a gem-like reflection, dazzling the visitor with her beguiling charms. Spread over 1,55,707 sq kms, her rural tranquility and great forest lands are home to all manner of wildlife whose ancestral homes lie in the deep reaches of this beautiful land. Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism have flourished in this land with equal ease, which pays homage to its ancient deities with extravagant style from the religious architectural wonders in the Golden Triangle of BBSR-PURI-KONARK, where you can get an encapsulated experiences of Odisha in all its infinite charm, to the mysteries of the ancient tantric temples and yogini shrines that intrigue even the most placid visitor. The glorious beaches beckon you with their tranquility and turbulent waters while cavorting dolphins trend the channel waters of Chilika lake in playful abandon Healing springs and limpid lakes in breathtaking hues stun the eye with their vivid visuals.