Need for mgmt professionals going global

A lot of Indian companies are trying to have a foothold in the global market. There would be a need for many management professionals, said Governor SC Jamir on Friday here delivering the convocation address at the first convocation of the Xavier University Bhubaneswar and the 24th convocation of the Xavier  Institute of Management Bhubaneswar.

 Quoting Thomas Edison, Dr Jamir said innovation and inspiration are one per cent and 99 per cent perspiration. Though the country has made huge strides in the IT sector it is still lagging behind in the infrastructure sector. The management students should have the skill to cope with scarcity.

Only thing permanent in life is change. There are new trends in every sector. The future managers should think of solutions and should be competitive for their respective companies and the country, the Governor said.  

He said the country can send spacecraft to Mars. But basic facilities have not reached many people. It is due to lack of proper management. The passes out graduates have great opportunities and the degree would open new frontiers. He urged  the students to find a career according to their dreams.

Chairman of XIMB and XUB Rajiv Kaul said the students will enter a new exciting world  with challenges and opportunities. As after the global economic slowdown India’s economy has recovered and expected to record an eight per cent growth and all students will be integral part of the country’s growth.  The welcome address was delivered by  Antony Uvary  and the Vice-Chancellor report was read by Paul Fernandes.