LICBMS-26
International Business Business, Economics & Management (General) Emergency Management
Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:
These are the "pillars" taught in almost every management program to provide a base for decision-making.
Economics for Business: Microeconomics (firm behavior), Macroeconomics (global trends), and Managerial Economics.
Organizational Behavior (OB): Individual behavior, group dynamics, motivation theories, and corporate culture.
Business Law & Ethics: Contract law, intellectual property, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and professional ethics.
Quantitative Methods: Business statistics, data analysis, and decision modeling.
These represent the specific departments or "functions" within an organization.
Financial Management:
Corporate Finance & Capital Budgeting.
Financial Accounting (reporting) vs. Management Accounting (internal planning).
Investment Analysis and Risk Management.
Marketing Management:
Consumer Behavior and Market Research.
Brand Management and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC).
Digital Marketing and E-commerce.
Human Resource Management (HRM):
Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding.
Performance Appraisal and Compensation Systems.
Strategic HR and Talent Development.
Operations & Supply Chain Management:
Logistics and Distribution.
Quality Control (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
Procurement and Inventory Management.
This focuses on the "big picture"—how a company competes and grows over the long term.
Strategic Management: Competitive advantage, SWOT analysis, and Blue Ocean strategy.
Leadership Theory: Transformational vs. Transactional leadership, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Change Management.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Business model canvas, Venture Capital, and Design Thinking.
International Business: Global trade policies, Cross-cultural management, and Entry strategies for foreign markets.
Modern management has expanded to include niche areas driven by technology and social shifts.
Management Information Systems (MIS): Database management, Cybersecurity for business, and IT infrastructure.
Project Management: Agile methodologies, Scrum, and Waterfall frameworks.
Public Relations & Corporate Communication: Crisis management and stakeholder engagement.
Business Analytics: Big Data, Predictive modeling, and Business Intelligence (BI).
Sustainability Management: Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) and Environmental Management Systems.
Management principles are often applied to specific sectors:
Healthcare Management
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Retail & Fashion Management
Real Estate Management