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of culture, demographics and diversity on organizational performance.

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David MENASCE

Assignment preparation

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Tuesday 10 October 2017

Morning

Inclusive Business Models

Sourav MUKHERJI

Learning Objectives: The objective is to sensitize students to a reality of emerging economies that remains largely unarticulated and ignored in most of the other courses taught in MBA curriculum. While the reality of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, exploitation and denial of basic human rights is rather bleak, the case studies that will be discussed will introduce students to the inspirational dimension of certain businesses that are working hard to improve living conditions of those who are poor, hungry, illiterate and often exploited.

Content:

Analysis of two case studies on Labournet and Selco.

Preparation questions -

1. Analyze Labournet and Selco as inclusive / social business models – what are the key challenges that they are addressing?

2. How would you compare and contrast the two social business models? Which one is more effective? What should be the suitable judgement parameters?

The Evolving Financial Services Landscape

G SHAINESH

The session focusses on recent developments in financial inclusion. This include Jan Dhan, Mudra, Micro finance, Fintech etc. that is enabling easier access of financial services among the poor

Case study – Grameen Koota

Afternoon

Company Visit

Field Visit for Projects

Grameen KOOTA

Learning Objectives: The ambition of the assignment is to expose students with the real case of an organisation which have to define a sustainable business model while pursuing a social goal. Students will understand the key challenges faced by a social enterprise and then draft recommendations on one strategic issue the social entrepreneurs have presented

Content / Process:

Each participant will be assigned to a group of 6. Each group will have to separately work with Grameen Koota before and during their visit in Bangalore.

Before their visit:

Step 1: Documentation - The social enterprise will share documentation including a case study of its activity.

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Step 2: Field visit and recommendation

Participants will spend one afternoon on the field with the organization to better understand the context and challenges. They will work during the week to draft recommendations on their case.

On Friday, they will present their recommendations before the organisation’s management. It will not be consulting as they will not have time and expertise to do a very precise job but they will have to present recommendations to the management based on data.

Wrap up

David MENASCE

Assignment preparation

Wednesday 11 October 2017

Morning

Innovation Strategies of Indian Firms

Rishikesha KRISHNAN

Learning Objectives: Get exposure to the transition from ‘jugaad’ to ‘systematic and scalable innovations’ through examples and illustrations of successful commercializations.

Content: Based on his research on innovation, R&D and product development over the last two decades, Prof. Krishnan will highlight the innovation strategies of Indian firms in software, pharma, automobile and optical drives industries.

BOP Experiences

Manoj KUMAR, CEO - Naandi Foundation

Learning Objectives: Naandi Foundation http://www.naandi.org has been working the tribals in Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh to create livelihoods through coffee production and marketing, school children in government schools thorugh their mid-day meals program and in rural areas by providing safe potable source of water. Manoj will share his experiences of managing the Naandi Foundation’s objectives of impacting BOP lives while leveraging the best practices in stragetic planning, financing and governance from successful corporates.

Afternoon

Reverse Innovations

Company Visit GE India Technology Center

Dileep MANGSULI, CTO-GE Healthcare

Content: Dileep will share GE’s experiences with its ‘healthymagination’ initiatives which involved a $6 billion commitment over 6 years during 2009-15 to make health sustainable. Its business strategy to address global healthcare needs launching at least 100 innovations that lower cost, increase access and improve quality by 15 percent. He will also share the experiences of the GE’s Technology Center while developing products like MAC™i (ECG machine) and infant ‘Lullaby’ Warmer. These products are being marketed successfully in developed markets thus reinforcing the potential for ‘reverse innovations’.

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Wrap up

David MENASCE

Assignment preparation

Thursday 12 October 2017

Morning

Services Innovation

G. SHAINESH

The session focuses on business that have successfully created offerings to tap the growing market for affordable and accessible services in healthcare.

Learning Objectives: They key objective is to understand the business model of innovative firms who create and deliver value while lowering costs by leveraging technology to provide greater access to customers, especially the poor.

Content: Coverage includes business models of selected Indian service firms in healthcare and financial services who have created large, sustainable businesses while offering their services

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