a.a. Says

Its easier said than done, personal and professional life should be kept separated, but inadvertently, problem in personal life shows its effect on professional life and vice versa. So, first responsibility of Mr DO is to see how to save the matter getting worse. If he don't take any action, serious consequence will happen which will eventually effect the work. As marketing/socializing needs clear mind without any problem going underneath, Reddy wont be able to do the work properly. Hence I, as "DO" will decrease the target expectation from Reddy and will also tell him to use the free time to have some quality moment with his family. And will also see how Reddy is getting so much of business, if the market is there, hiring an additional part-time staff wont effect the profit and eventually make the business more profitable.

Right now Mr Reddy is working so hard that his wife has started having problems. I beleive increasing the target expectation will really prove to be counter productive. We must also keep in mind that he already has a fulltime job with PwD so the spare time that he gets may be limited. The solution earlier suggested by Dhiraj about reducing the target expectation and exploring avenues for parttimers is a good one, but Mr Reddy is already a part timer.
Since Mr Reddy is apparantly bringing in good business, it is imperative tha the DO retains him. I suggest to present Mr Reddy with a token of appreciation for his hard work. This can be a vacation package for the couple to Goa/ Kulu Manali etc. This way Mrs Reddy may realise the hardwork put in by her husband, they will have a vacation away from work and get to spend real quality time together.
After they return from the vacation, a decision can be made of reducing the target. But it must be kept in mind that since he is a star performer, he must surely be surpassing his present target .

Its easier said than done, personal and professional life should be kept separated, but inadvertently, problem in personal life shows its effect on professional life and vice versa. So, first responsibility of Mr DO is to see how to save the matter getting worse. If he don't take any action, serious consequence will happen which will eventually effect the work. As marketing/socializing needs clear mind without any problem going underneath, Reddy wont be able to do the work properly. Hence I, as "DO" will decrease the target expectation from Reddy and will also tell him to use the free time to have some quality moment with his family. And will also see how Reddy is getting so much of business, if the market is there, hiring an additional part-time staff wont effect the profit and eventually make the business more profitable.

From the last year GDPI thread it is evident that GIM had case studies as a part of GD last year.Since I have nothing better to do I will try to post a case study per day :)

CASE STUDY 1:

Mr Reddy works at the govt PWD and earns 3L p.a.
He also works as a LIC agent during his spare time which gives him better returns. He apparantly does very well at selling policies and is so obsessed with the work that he starts marketing the policies even when he is out partying with his wife. Mrs Reddy is fed up with his obsession and gives him an ultimatum; either its your work or its me. Decide fast.
The DO who is the LIC superviser for Mr Reddy is very happy with the business brought in and is in a quandry when Mr Reddy approaches him with the wifes ultimatum.
You are the DO what will be your course of action to resolve this crisis?

Lets discuss and have a solution by tomorrow evening.

From the last year GDPI thread it is evident that GIM had case studies as a part of GD last year.Since I have nothing better to do I will try to post a case study per day :)

CASE STUDY 1:

Mr Reddy works at the govt PWD and earns 3L p.a.
He also works as a LIC agent during his spare time which gives him better returns. He apparantly does very well at selling policies and is so obsessed with the work that he starts marketing the policies even when he is out partying with his wife. Mrs Reddy is fed up with his obsession and gives him an ultimatum; either its your work or its me. Decide fast.
The DO who is the LIC superviser for Mr Reddy is very happy with the business brought in and is in a quandry when Mr Reddy approaches him with the wifes ultimatum.
You are the DO what will be your course of action to resolve this crisis?

Lets discuss and have a solution by tomorrow evening.

I THINK WE CAN PUT EXAMPLES IN CASE STUDIES.. If So.. here I go..

Take my case, I am working with my father in Safety related and signages business..
Since the time I started working I alwys tend to see the signage and other safety related products whenever I go to mall or multiplex..

So, whenever one gets into a certain type of work and he/she starts taking keen interest, his/her mind can't stop searching for work related things, even though he/she is there to enjoy..

So, DO can explain all this stuff to the man's wife and also advise the man to maintain a balance between his work and leisure...

thanks..

(Seniors do comment on the case study plzz..)

Hello puys,
My friend has following score in XAT 09 :-

Quant:- 95.91 percentile
LR and DM:- 97.22 percentile
Verbal :- 57.58 percentile
Overall :- 94.74 percentile.

When is GIM list gonna be displayed and where. Will they mail/SMS us regarding the same. Please tell me ur opinion whether he will get GIM call or not.

Thanks and regards,
pagalswar

From the last year GDPI thread it is evident that GIM had case studies as a part of GD last year.Since I have nothing better to do I will try to post a case study per day :)

CASE STUDY 1:

Mr Reddy works at the govt PWD and earns 3L p.a.
He also works as a LIC agent during his spare time which gives him better returns. He apparantly does very well at selling policies and is so obsessed with the work that he starts marketing the policies even when he is out partying with his wife. Mrs Reddy is fed up with his obsession and gives him an ultimatum; either its your work or its me. Decide fast.
The DO who is the LIC superviser for Mr Reddy is very happy with the business brought in and is in a quandry when Mr Reddy approaches him with the wifes ultimatum.
You are the DO what will be your course of action to resolve this crisis?

Lets discuss and have a solution by tomorrow evening.

drabir_g Says

when are we actually suppose to start gd-pi discussions??

Hi frnd ...

it is u ppl who are going to decide when to start discussion abt gdpi.. we r here to help u out , to answer ur queries... whenever u ppl feel to start , can start... u can only gain something out of it , ll not loose anything with early start ...

best of luck

drabir_g Says

when are we actually suppose to start gd-pi discussions??

As snape said - once the calls are out.

catanju Says

Interview centres Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and panaji

thanks dude

when are we actually suppose to start gd-pi discussions??

i got 92 percentile in XAt
10th -88
12th -88
BE (computer science )-78 percent ( appearing , in final year )
good in academics (have been theory topper of my branch for the last 4 semesters)
extracurricular - have district level sports certi's , and also awards for dance and was Mr fresher of college
co curricular s - presented paper at IITs and also won first prize in many paper presentation competition at IIt and robotics event and various technical events
can u tell me wat r my chances ......thank u in advance

Interview centres Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and panaji

i wont bug u askin if i ll get a cal wit 98.72% cuz i kno i will:D
i kno dere aint ne sectional cut off bt stil can u folks leme kno ar dere different centers for GD..or v suposed to assemble in GOA??????

i wont bug u askin if i ll get a cal wit 98.72% cuz i kno i will:D
i kno dere aint ne sectional cut off bt stil can u folks leme kno ar dere different centers for GD..or v suposed to assemble in GOA??????

Hi Guys

Can anyone tell how GIM rates Work-ex and Academic performance.

Are 1-2 yrs & 2-3 yrs are on the same footing i.e they both get 10 marks

What about Academic peformance,whats the marking criterion

Wanna know how they assign 10 marks for academic performance.

From previous thread its clear that Ur XAT score will be halfed to get ur XAT 2009 marks out of 50.:snipersm:

Hi Seniors,
Before it gets too late (mid feb is when the calls will be out), l am making the assumption that i will get a call. :rockedov: And even if i don't I know my post(and your replies to it) will be helpful to others. So my problem is, I really don't know how to start off preparing for GD-PIs.
I am not sure about what to expect at GIM GD-PIs.
My profile is something like this:
Xth - 81.8% from Delhi, CBSE
XIIth - 79.2% from Delhi, CBSE
B.E. - 60.34% First Class from the University of Pune, in Electronics and Telecom
Work Ex - 22months as a coder. No flashy stuff on the extra curriculars/sports etc. Average achievements, awards n stuff at my workplace. I know why I want to do my MBA and in which stream.So, on the basis of my profile i just wanted to know what all can i expect in the PI?

And also what is the GD process like? Is it more like a GT or a case study or what?

Thanks,
Anuj

so wats ths thread is all about ?
i called GIM and they say short listing wd start from feb 2nd week?
till then :confused:

Hi Ashu

shortlist of diff colls will start coming from jan end . u can expect shortlist of gim in first half of the month . once shortlist comes out of all d colls , u dont hv much time to prepare .... i ll advice u to make full use of this period. brush up ur basics , etc.... each n every min is precious ... u can always discuss things here .... n m sure there would be many ready for it ....

take care

so wats ths thread is all about ?
i called GIM and they say short listing wd start from feb 2nd week?
till then :confused:

Guys,

I would like to tell you that the GDPI guidance activity on this thread will start in earnest only after the calls are out.

Till then its my request to all you guys that

READ THE NEWSPAPERS

LISTEN TO THE NEWS

This is the least u can do. You ignore them, they will give a current affairs topic, u will be f***ed!!!

GIM does not require big orators or speakers.

They need ppl with ideas and potential. If you have it it will come across.

And please guys, stop enquiring about your chances, we are seriously considering beginnning to groan at posts though we have made a decision against groaning at anyone no matter what.

Plz plz plz refrain from that what are my chances crap.

ONE LAST TIME

less than 90 -- BYE BYE

90 - 93 - VISIT THE NEAREST TEMPLE OR PLACE OF WORSHIP

93 -- START PREPPIN FR GD

Liked the attitude .....

:snipersm:He is the real Snape

hi All,

i wanted to know whether the XLRI ADMIT card was attested/stamped at the test centre by the invigilator or XAT authorities.

hii bro.... me 2 gt d same dilemma....2008 passout btech(cse)....95%in xat..
it wud be nice if we cud b i tch n get sumthg out aplly regarding d 1 yr gap thg !!!!!!
do reply...

Hey I have sent you a PM, pls check it.

its_i Says

I got 94%ile in XAT. I have avg. acads. I am a 2008 passout (BE). Will they grill a lot on this 1 yr gap?? I did BE in CSE so what kind of questions can I expect?? TIA.

hii bro.... me 2 gt d same dilemma....2008 passout btech(cse)....95%in xat..
it wud be nice if we cud b i tch n get sumthg out aplly regarding d 1 yr gap thg !!!!!!
do reply...

I have a workex of 19 months and have done my Btech CSE and working in an IT company.. would I be expected to know detailed knowledge of subjects in my B-Tech or just their basics... or would my workex and project related questions would be given weightage....

Also is GD/case study and elimination round or everyone who appears in GD gives the PI??

hello mayank

gd is not d elimination round. Ur pi would likely to consist ques from ur current responsibility @ ur company , achievement of urs & value addition from ur side for the company. n yes , do clear ur basics of IT . as i already mentioned they can ask u few very basic n practical ques which ur expected to ans...

best of luck...

its_i Says

I got 94%ile in XAT. I have avg. acads. I am a 2008 passout (BE). Will they grill a lot on this 1 yr gap?? I did BE in CSE so what kind of questions can I expect?? TIA.

hello frnd....

i was in d same position as u r ... n first ques in any PI is going to be about 1 yr gap. so prepare it properly . as per acad ques in cse , clear ur basics once... n do concentrate on practical ques .. for example , last yr i was asked following ques regarding my acads-->
why computer get hanged or does not respond?
is 1mbps lan in the college is gud option?
of what material is LAN (outercover) made of ?
what are different type of versions available of vista?
is vista gud option over xp?

these r d few ques tht m able to recollect now......

best of luck n prepare hard....

First of all, thanks akkinaya for starting this thread. I do understand your compulsions when you say that you guys will be active only once the results are out. Thats totally cool, as long as you guys help us out someday!

Anyways, all GIM aspirants here are some questions that are common to all PIs and I feel they need a lot of introspection.

1. tell me something about yourself
2. why MBA
3. which field interest you the most and why
4. why should we select (or not select) you
5. what are your strengths and weaknesses
6. tell us about your interests and goals in life (where do you see yourself in 5-10 years)
7. one event in your life where you displayed your ability to
--a. handle stress
--b. deliver results
--c. ability to handle people (leadership skills)/ work in team (teamplayer/ team skills)
8. tell us about job responsibilities, achievements and failures at work.

Guys,

I would like to tell you that the GDPI guidance activity on this thread will start in earnest only after the calls are out.

Till then its my request to all you guys that

READ THE NEWSPAPERS

LISTEN TO THE NEWS

This is the least u can do. You ignore them, they will give a current affairs topic, u will be f***ed!!!

GIM does not require big orators or speakers.

They need ppl with ideas and potential. If you have it it will come across.

And please guys, stop enquiring about your chances, we are seriously considering beginnning to groan at posts though we have made a decision against groaning at anyone no matter what.

Plz plz plz refrain from that what are my chances crap.

ONE LAST TIME

less than 90 -- BYE BYE

90 - 93 - VISIT THE NEAREST TEMPLE OR PLACE OF WORSHIP

93 -- START PREPPIN FR GD

well i knw its nt the correct place to post but with 90.010% should i be on this thread???????????????

Do they have Case studies every year or some other GD method like group activity?

I have a workex of 19 months and have done my Btech CSE and working in an IT company.. would I be expected to know detailed knowledge of subjects in my B-Tech or just their basics... or would my workex and project related questions would be given weightage....

Also is GD/case study and elimination round or everyone who appears in GD gives the PI??

could the seniors please throw some light on the subject "using hindi lyrics in management" mentioned in the prospectus?

also, what r the popular authors u have to read on HR?


Are GIM case studies usually surrounding marketing or HR?

thanks

I got 94%ile in XAT. I have avg. acads. I am a 2008 passout (BE). Will they grill a lot on this 1 yr gap?? I did BE in CSE so what kind of questions can I expect?? TIA.

my scores
oa-- 94.46
va--81.6
lr--99.17
qa -- 66

will i get a call from gim

u hv excellent chance dude.... i request all to post these type of queries in admission thread.... let keep this thread exclusively for gdpi preprations...

priyajain Says

thanx seniors for starting this thread...was eagerly waiting for it!!..in PI can the panel really gruel us on our acads..??i'm a fresher (BBA final yr student)...wht all subjects should i go thru --marketing/finance/HR/Business Management.. ??...do i need to have just a basic idea of all of these or prepare all of them thoroughly?

Hi priya

yes , u can expect ques from ur acad.u being a fresher , ur acad is very imp part in PI ... n ofcourse u need d basic knowledge of the things as well as u should be aware abt some imp concepts/theories of ur grad. abt the imp subjects , i guess jha can throw some light on it ....

best of luck

what can we expect for this years gd?case study or topic based??
how to prepare for the case studies n abstract topics?
seniors, please share ur experiences..

Hi Anju

last year we had case study . we can not predict anything about this year but most probably it is going to be case study . Case given to u would be based on some real life situations . for example case that i got was about the kirana shop which is loosing business , as most of his business is based upon credit from customers. few more constraints were given and we were suppose to discuss the possible solution . i ll suggest all of u to read more n more as knowledge is d most imp ... if u hv knowledge u can apply it anywhere - case/gd whtever.

best of luck

hey, the tab 'gim interview results" redirects u to xat homepage. every1 facing the same situation,or there is some prob wit mine..??

my scores
oa-- 94.46
va--81.6
lr--99.17
qa -- 66

will i get a call from gim

thanx seniors for starting this thread...was eagerly waiting for it!!..in PI can the panel really gruel us on our acads..??i'm a fresher (BBA final yr student)...wht all subjects should i go thru --marketing/finance/HR/Business Management.. ??...do i need to have just a basic idea of all of these or prepare all of them thoroughly?

what can we expect for this years gd?case study or topic based??
how to prepare for the case studies n abstract topics?
seniors, please share ur experiences..

gr8 work akshay. hope this thread ll be very usefull to all of u . we all will share our experiences here n keep asking ur doubts abt gdpi here..... its a bit late now(3:10am)... gonna sleep now... ll share my experience very sooonnn....

cheersss!!!!!

would u like to share ur gd/pi experience?