Collaborative Dissertations Based on the Human Resource Needs of MSMEs, etc. Thanikachalam Vedhathiri, B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D., M.S., FIE., FIGS., FFIUCEE Fmr. Prof. of CIA, NITTTR, Chennai, India vthani2025@gmail.in
Dissertation Focus on the Problems of MSMEs •
Identification of Problems in Production
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Quality
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Safety
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Productivity
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Selection of Employees
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Training
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Front End Analysis
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Performance Assessment
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In-house Training
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Leadership
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Environment
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Ergonomics
A Simple Social Enterprise NITTTR address a basic unmet need of MSMEs or Polytechnic Colleges or Government Enterprises through a solution driven Approach, The Graduates are not paid. No consultancy fee. The graduates are exposed to real-life problems They use their dissertation work to identify the problem, develop objectives, prepare research questions and collect data, then solve. They prepare solutions and validate them.
Social Innovation ď‚´Finding implementable solutions for a whole range of problems of MSMEs in managing market share, profitability, quality, safety, cost and sustainability under fast changing demands of industry.
Turning to MSMEs/ Polytechnic Colleges/Government Enterprises The power of interdisciplinary postgraduate departments is growing with millennials at the forefront. Postgraduates are expected to possess industry relevant competencies Knowledge capital is to be used to solve complex problems of MSMEs/ Polytechnic Colleges/ Government Enterprises.
Purpose of Industrial Collaboration •
Training the Executives
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Assessment of Problems
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Productivity
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Safety
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Energy Management
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Modernization
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Training the Employees
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Value analysis
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Quality Assurance
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HRIS
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Supply Chain Management
Micro Small & Medium Enterprises MSMEs
Context
Collaboration with Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
Courses Completed in the first Three Semesters Strategic Management Training Needs Analysis Instructional Design Industrial Psychology Social Psychology Computer Programming Instructional Package Development Multimedia Organizational Development
Courses Completed in the First Three Semesters Research Methodology Financial Management Educational Video Production Institutional Development Human Resource Development Human Resource Management
Needs for Collaboration with MSMEs Based on the Human Resource Needs of MSMEs To improve the Competitiveness of MSMEs To overcome the disruption due to Advanced Technology Many MSMEs are NOT supported by State Industrial Development Corporations and Banks Many MSMEs could NOT face the quality standards on global competition Many closed their units They do NOT get funds to get assistance from the governments
Multidisciplinary Postgraduate HRD Program (M. Tech[HRD]) Started in 2001 at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (SR), Chennai An Affiliated Program of the University of Madras 19 Engineering Students per batch; Four Semester Program Courses offered: Industrial Sociology, Industrial Psychology, Computer Applications, Multimedia, Training Needs Analysis, Human Resource Development, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Organizational/ Institutional Development, Research Methodology, Financial Management, and Dissertation. Third Semester, one session has been devoted for dissertation Fourth Semester was allocated for Dissertation
Critical skills •
Assessment Skills
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Identification of causes for low productivity
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Training
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Manufacturing Process
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Ergonomics
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Tools
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Job Aids
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Environment
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Interpersonal Relations
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Leadership
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Performance Evaluation and Feedback
Dissertations are based on the MSMEs Problems Successful Solutions
Industry Ready Graduates with Skills
Basis of Dissertation Active Problem- Solving, Critical Thinking, Collaborative Learning, Meeting the Challenges of Disruptions, etc. Selecting a Live Problem of MSMEs/ Government Engineering Departments/ Polytechnic Colleges Visiting the Organization, meeting the Management & Workers, and Collecting the Issues on Various Disruptions Identifying the Research Problem for Dissertation, Conducting Literature survey, Generating the Objectives, Developing Questionnaire, Distributing it to the Stake Holders, Collecting, Analyzing, Drawing Inferences, Proposing Possible Solutions. Discussing Solutions with the Management and Selecting the Best Solution for Further Refinement.
Impact Solutions and Validation
Impact on the MSMEs
Social Impact Investment Providing implementable solutions addressing technical difficulties of MSMEs, etc. Improving the sustainability of MSMEs, etc. The graduate lead consultancy aims to foster economic return and achieving social outcomes.
Sample Problems HR Policies Acquiring, Developing and Retaining the Talent Aligning the Workforce with Business Identifying Strategies for Business Success Effective Human Resource Development and Management In- house Training, Feedback, Improvement through Coaching and Mentoring HRIS Strategic Planning Project Management
Sample Problems… Total Quality Management Productivity, Time Management, Costing and Value Engineering Organization Transformation Work Life Balance Employee Compensation, Rewarding for Excellence Flexible Manufacturing Training Needs Analysis, Planning Needed Programs Work Ethics, Quality Circles, Leadership Development, Appreciative Enquiries Environmental Protection & Safe Work Practices
Impact Many MSMEs implemented the focused multiskilled training programs. Some introduced HRIS effectively Introduced job enriched programs Established Safety Council Modernized the Manufacturing Process Improved the Modular Production Process Introduced Quality Circles Established Job Aids Poorly Performing Institutes have been Turned Around
Return on Investment •
Problem Solving Abilities
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Critical Thinking
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HRIS
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Strategic Planning
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Cost Reduction
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Elimination of Accidents
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In-House Training
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Improvement in Productivity
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Modernization of Manufacturing
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Reduction of Accidents
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Power Saving
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Improvement in Quality of Products
Collaboration with the Companies MSMEs
Problems Identification
Impact… Productivity Increased Accidents were Prevented Improved the Safe Work Practices High Performers were Recognized 5 S principles were Introduced Environment around the Factories Improved Appreciative Performance Inquires have been Linked to further Training and Job Rotation Problem Solving Skills have been Improved
Outcomes in Terms of ROI More benefits to the State Directorates of Technical Education, MSMEs, Polytechnic Colleges, Software Companies, and Government Engineering Companies, etc. ROI has increased This program established “Academic Social Responsibilities” towards society at large Graduates acquired Industry Ready Competencies Added to Knowledge Capital.
Institutes Institutes which offer Postgraduate Programs
MSMEs
Accomplishment •
Research Papers
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Patents
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Human Capital
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Industry ready Graduates
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Knowledge Capital
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Reputation of the Faculty Members and the Institute
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Abilities to Solve Real Life Complex Problems of MSMEs
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Improvement in the Regional competitiveness
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Improvement in the Regional Competitiveness
Companies, and Institutes Benefitted Polytechnics benefitted in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka: 23.07% Software companies ( Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd and Hindustan Computers Ltd) benefitted: 17.32% Oil and Natural Gas Company Ltd (ONGC): 9.61% Cement Industry (India Cements Ltd, and Dalmia Cement [Bharath] Ltd): 9.61% Small and Medium Enterprises in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu: 9.62% Chennai Petroleum Refinery Ltd and Paper and Pulp Company Ltd: 3.85% Madras Fertilizers Ltd: 1.92%
Overall Outcome Graduates with Professional Accomplishment MSMEs received needed guidance and improved their performance An active linkage with MSMEs, Government Engineering Departments and Manufacturing Companies have been Established Many MSMEs Managed to Overcome the Disruptions The Gap between the Institute and Industry has been narrowed.
Accomplishments of the Graduates Polytechnics benefitted (in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh): 23.07% Ratio of Men: Women= 77.78% : 22.22%
Students overall achievement: Distinction: 55.77% First Class: 38.46% Second Class: 11.53% Total Employment Achieved: 100% Percentage of Graduates Pursued Ph.D. : 11.76% Award for the best paper in ISTE Seminar held in Bangalore: 1 CII QUIZ on Management held at Anna University (2003): 4 medals
Professional Achievement of the Graduates Graduates Employed in MNCs (Singapore, Dubai, Sydney, London, Los Angles, Tanzania): 14% Highest Post: Director of Technical Education in Karnataka Range of Academic Jobs: Principal, Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor, Highest Corporate Job: Managing Director of an Export Company Highest Academic Job: Consultant to a Deemed University in Karnataka HR Managers in Software Companies: 20 %
Feedback from the Graduates Earned the positive collaboration with the management and the employees Gained confidence to lead a team of employees Can develop an employee development program] Can undertake consultancy projects independently Interested in undergoing Ph.D. programs in HRD/ HRM/Management Employers wish to recruit many graduates
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