INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIVE

PRACTICES IN MANAGEMENT AND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

B. N. M. Institute of Technology
(Approved by AICTE, Affiliated to VTU, ISO 9001:2008 Certified and
Accredited as Grade ‘A’ Institution by NAAC)
Vidyaya Amrutham Ashnuthe Post Box: 7087, 27th Cross, 12th Main, Banashankari 2nd Stage,
Bengaluru - 560 070, INDIA
Ph: 91-80-26711780/81/82 E-mail: principal@bnmit.in
B N M Institute of Technology
B.N.M Institute of Technology is synonymous with excellence and expertise in the field of technical
education in the state of Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001 under the aegis of BNM
charities and is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, Karnataka, a
leading University in India. The vision of BNMIT is to be one of the premier institute of Engineering
and Management education in the country and is accredited by National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC) with grade 'A' status and an ISO 9001:2008 certified Institution.
BNMIT offers five undergraduate Programmes: Computer science and Engineering, Electronics
and Communication Engineering, Electrical Electronics Engineering, Information Science and
Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The Institute also offers post Graduate programs in
Computer Science and Engineering, VLSI Design and Embedded Systems, Computer application
in Industrial Drivers(CAID) and Master in Business Administration (MBA). BNMIT has highly
qualified and experienced faculty members who nurture students in academics, cultural and
sports activities. Students have secured several ranks and gold medals in university
examinations.
BNMIT has a strong research focus with eight R&D centers recognized by Visvesvaraya
technological university. These centers have research grants from VTU, Department of Science
and Technology (DST) and Vision group of Science and Technology (VGST). The
entrepreneurship Development Cell (ED Cell) at BNMIT provides guidance and motivation to
young entrepreneurs for innovation, creativity, education, and research and community
engagement. Department of Science & Technology has funded INR 28.7 million for developing
student projects into products under New Gen Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development
Center (IEDC).
Department of Management Studies
Department of Management studies was established in 2006 and within a short span of time, has
earned the distinction of being one of the best B-Schools affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological
University, in the state of Karnataka.
The department has an intake of 120 students and has highly qualified and experienced faculty
members with an average experience of 16 years in industry and academics. International and
National level faculty research contributions, National level student fests, conferences, online
courses, Industry Interface programs are other prominent features of the Department. The
department has inked Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IIMBx for offering ‘MOOCS’ to
MBA students and with Republican Institute for Vocational Education (RIPO), Belarus for
undertaking internships for Management and Engineering students. The students of MBA get
international business and cultural experience through these internships.
International Conference On Innovative Practices In Management And
Entrepreneurship
Since the beginning of 21st century innovation is been one of the fundamental aspects of industrial
and economic development policies in both developed and emerging economies. The political
agenda in most advanced economies always include programs aimed to improve innovation
capabilities of business organizations in order to create new products and services. Moreover, the
ability to innovate has been widely considered one key success factor of survival and performance
in business.
Innovative practices in Business management and Entrepreneurship is viewed as a new method
of creating value. The “International Conference on Innovative Practices in Management and
Entrepreneurship” hopes to unfurl a wider view of best practices in Management and
Entrepreneurship. The Conference will provide opportunities to share and exchange ideas,
emerging research and practices in all areas of Management and Entrepreneurship for
academicians, researchers and management practitioners from all over the world. Both empirical
and conceptual works are welcome
Topics of interest
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to
Entrepreneurship Marketing Management
1. New venture creation. 1. Strategic Brand Management
2. Business incubation management 2. Services Marketing
3. New technology ventures financing 3. Rural Marketing
4. Entrepreneurship education 4. Industrial Marketing
5. Role of women entrepreneurs in society 5. Digital Marketing
6. Social Networking in innovation and 6. Advertising, Sales Promotion and Public
entrepreneurship relations
7. Innovation and Entrepreneurship 7. International Marketing Management
8. Innovation policy in SMEs 8. Integrated Marketing Communications
9. Intellectual Property Rights and Intangibles 9. Consumer Behaviour
Valuation 10. Green Marketing & Advertising
10. Social entrepreneurship

Financial Management Human Resources Management

1. Foreign exchange risk management 1. Work-Life Balance
2. Emerging issues in capital markets 2. HRIS
3. Scope and challenges in Insurance Sector 3. Talent management
4. Changing paradigm in Accounting, Finance 4. Cross-cultural issues in HRM
5. Microfinance 5. HRM for global workforce
6. Financial Analytics 6. Green HRM
7. Impact of GST 7. Performance Management
8. NPA Management 8. Change management
9. Risk Management in Banks 9. Sustainability and HRM
10. Quality of financial reporting and IFRS 10. HR Analytics
Call for Papers and Guidelines for Submission
Academicians, Management Practitioners, Consultants, Entrepreneurs, Ph.D. Scholars and
Management Students are invited to submit their papers. Full paper should not be more than
6,000 words with an abstract of not more than 500 words.
Review Process
Full papers submitted for presentation in the conference are subjected to a blind review process.
The decision of the reviewers will be final and binding. Acceptance/comments of the reviewers will
be communicated to the corresponding author for suitable modification and resubmission within a
week of the receipt of the paper.
Author Guidelines
? Paper must contain the name of the author/s, complete address, email id and mobile number.
? Citations & references should comply with the APA style of referencing. For details on APA
referencing style, please visit http://www.apastyle.org.
? Submission must be in MS-Word format. The paper should be in Times New Roman font, size
12. Key words and JEL classification should also be given.
*Papers in Absentia are considered.
Online submission and Registration can be made using the link: www.mypadnow.com/icfieam2018

The selected Papers (Top 20) will be published in the following journals:
1. Qualitative and Quantitative Research Review (Malaysian Journal) 2. International Journal of Business Management and Research (IJBMR)
3. Journal of Enterepreneurship (Published by EDII) 4. AIMS Journal
 Prof. Anand K. Joshi
Pro-Chancellor ATMIYA University,
Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Submit Abstract Before:

15th October, 2018
Intimation of Abstract Acceptance:
within 22nd October 2018
Full Paper Submission:
On or before 15th November 2018
Communication of Full Paper Acceptance:
22nd November 2018
Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
Last date for Registration:
Beneficiary Name: BNMIT-MBA
15th December., 2018
Bank Name: Canara Bank, Banashankari 2nd Stage,
Bangalore. Conference: 27th and 28th December, 2018
Account No.: 1147101031035
IFSC: CNRB0001147
or
Cheque/DD drawn in favour of “BNMIT-MBA” payable
at Bangalore

Mr. P. S. Manjunatha, Librarian

Dr. N. Mukund Sharma

Professor, Department of Management Studies, BNM Institute of Technology,
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