Dr. B. Anitha is HOD of the Sri Krishnadevaraya Institute of Management. She has 14 years of experience as Professor, 8 years of experience as Associate Professor and 8 years of experience as Assistant Professor. She worked as Additional Warden to womens’ hostel and Acting Trainer to Bank managers, LIC Officers and Teachers 

Furthermore, she has organized 1 International and 3 National Seminars apart from various workshops on Gender Sensitivity, Case Teaching, and Case Writing for students. In the year 2019, she was felicitated with the “Distinguished Woman Award for Research Work in HRM” from Venus International Women Awards Foundation. Currently, she is member of the Indian Institute of Public Administration, National HRD Network, MTC, and Editorial Review Board in Adarsh Business Review.

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What is your leadership philosophy? 

“To receive maximum cooperation from teaching and support staff”

Head of Management Institute must deal with all students and faculty for productive results. I believe in maximum cooperation from teaching and support staff. Mine is paternalistic approach to pupils. I believe that campus should be like home for everyone. 

What is the vision and mission of Sri Krishnadevaraya Institute of Management?

“Promote academic excellence and creative talent among students”

Our vision is to social transformation and academic excellence. Our mission is to create talent among the students, adopt innovative methods in teaching-learning, research, and extension activities. We ensure stakeholders' participation in university development. It facilitates the improvement of the quality of life. We value cultural heritage and human rights on campus. 

What are the roles and responsibilities of an educational leader?

“Promote students' careers and growth”

The primary role of an educational leader is to focus on allover growth of students. It leads to development and career. The fame of campus relies on success of students in the long run. They are the key to campus. 

What are the checkpoints you maintain every day?

“To bring basic discipline among students and staff”

It is essential to check for value addition in the curriculum. I try to make sure the culture of the campus is being nourished. My priority is to bring basic discipline among students and staff

What is the top priority of Sri Krishnadevaraya Institute of Management for the next decade?

“Prepare students for industry-oriented reasons qualities”

One of my priorities is to expose students to the industry. Though our campus is situated in a backward area, it is connected two major cities through highway. Industry exposure gives confidence and prepares pupils for placements in the industry. The previous alumnus is a high source of placements to institute.

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What are the responsibilities of education providers and students?

“Cooperate with administration and shape the future”

The responsibility of education providers is overall personality development of students. It assumes significance especially in backward areas. Students in this place are conceptually strong. Students are accountable and responsible for shaping their future. They cooperate with the administration in terms of basic discipline towards betterment. 

What is the greatest strength of the Sri Krishnadevaraya Institute of Management?

“Highly qualified faculty is an asset to the campus”

The campus has seen 35 batches of students. Our alumni work in several parts of the world in top positions. We have a highly qualified faculty with more than 3 decades of experience. They give value addition and cultural inputs to Institute 

What changes do you see in students opting for management studies in a pandemic? 

“We hope to see a clear picture in this new year”

We have only one batch after the pandemic on campus. It is very early to comment on the effect of pandemic. There is confusion all over. We hope to see a clear picture from the start of a new year. 

What are the upcoming opportunities available through MBA?

“Jobs in marketing, HR areas, and management help students”

Management studies have high job opportunities only after electronics and Information Technology. People's expectations and priorities have changed post Covid. Management curriculum should adopt to changes and focus on new priorities like digital marketing, information technology and virtual management. 

What are the best practices in the courses offered in Sri Krishnadevaraya Institute of Management?

“Provide for and encourage participative learning”

Knowledge is shared along with practice. We organize case studies, debates, group discussions, and other management games for pupils. It also enables students to master analytical skills. Equal stress is on the overall development of candidates along with the value system. 

What is the role of digital platforms in the promotion of SMEs?

“Helps the growth of institutions and students”

Digital platforms can play a great role in the promotion of State Universities. Though full-fledged and academically excellent, we do not compete with private institutions for the promotion of our institutions. The digital platforms are helpful for students and parents in search of good institutes. It will benefit them greatly. 

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Any suggestions to aspiring students?

“Adopt any new technology and be tech-savvy in communication”

It is necessary to be tech-savvy along with conceptual knowledge. They have to be dynamic and adopt new technology. They should be willing to reach out to customers in every possible way