Series like Suits and Boston Legal help students at Alliance University to incorporate a different dimension to their law practice

Legal Drama series like Boston Legal and Suits not only have a great popularity among common masses, but a cult following among the lawyers, especially the budding ones. Students in law schools across the world have been following these television series as religiously as their educational curriculum. And the reasons are obvious - not only these shows are fun to watch but also lend an insight into the practical and global workings of the legal world.

While there exists a certain suave in the way James Spader and Harvey Specter close their cases in courts, there is also a lingering conscience that motivates the lawyer in them. And then of course, you have the head strong and veteran Denny Crane with his famous analogy for ‘end of discussion’- “Denny Crane”.

The sitcoms have a global fan following and in India, the spokesperson of a leading law school Alliance School of Law said that the students are often seen discussing the cases that the sitcoms deal with. Sometimes, they are too impressed by the hair breadth escapes of the heroes while the other times they wish it could be a little more realistic.

And in order to let the students ingrain an unconventional and different streak in to their practice, Alliance School of Law often conducts mock court sessions where the to-be-lawyers discuss cases from the television series. They try to adjust these cases according to the Indian legal structure and brain storm so as to find different angles. This practice has led a plethora of meaningful discussions with enriching ideas from the students and faculty, all alike.

Alliance University awarded as ‘International University’15’ by HER

Been awarded as the ‘International University of the Year 2015’ by Higher Education Review, Alliance University has once again proven its credibility in the higher education sector. The university has bagged multiple awards in 2015 that recognized it as outstanding B-school by Competition Success Review and one of the best emerging B-schools of the country by Silicon India Education.

Alliance University has been accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), USA, a premier accreditation body for business management programs.

“I have had the good fortune of interacting with educators around the world and in my journey I have realized that it is important to have a comprehensive understanding of what we have set out to do. That is the vision or the guiding philosophy any organization,” says Dr. Madhukar Angur, Chancellor, Alliance University. “We have realized that the ecosystem is in a dire need of change. We intend to be the agents of change,” he added.

Alliance University has articulation agreements and MoUs with several universities and business schools across the world. The University also offers study abroad programs and educational facilities across USA, UK and Russia.

 “Today, Alliance University is the fastest growing University in India, propelled by its commitment to provide quality education at par with the best internationally acclaimed. The University derives its strength from the trust and faith reposed by its faculty, students and alumni; which has been a constant motivation and propelling force for us to surge higher and higher, “ added Dr. Angur.

Dr. Angur has been recognized as ‘Asia’s most eminent Chancellor 2015’ by All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties and Social Justice, New Delhi.

Prepare for your Interview : Dr Madhukar Angur

In a Management Interview the interviewer judges not just your skill but also your abilities related to job function. These behavioral interview questions will determine your ability to perform the necessary job functions by assessing the fundamental competencies underlying common management activities.



Decision Making Questions:

1. Describe your approach to making decisions and solving problems. Why do you do it this way?

2. When you recommend something to management, what approach do you usually use?

3. How do you assemble relevant data to make your decisions? How do you know you have enough data?

4. How much leeway do you give your employees to make decisions? How do you still maintain control?




Administration Questions

1. What areas are within your sphere of responsibility in your current position? How do, you make sure that you know what is happening (problems, changes, etc.)?

2. How do make sure that your employees are accountable?

3. What operating systems do you use to monitor and maintain control of your area of accountability?

4. What do you typically do when you hear of a problem in your area? Explain?

5. How useful have you found written procedures and guidelines in helping you manage your area?

6. Do you feel that the chain of command is important? Why? When do you feel it might inhibit organizational effectiveness?


                                   

In your interview answer show how you have facilitated the development of knowledge and skills, how you adjust your approach according to the individual and provide support where needed.

Micro Management Vs Macro Management : Dr Madhukar Angur

There are different types of management styles as Macro and Micro Management.In business management, micromanagement is a management style where a manager closely observes or controls the work of their employees.

The term has a negative connotation because an employee may feel that the micro manager is being condescending towards them, due to a perceived lack of faith in the employee's competency.After being micromanaged, your staff will begin to depend on you, rather than having the confidence to perform tasks on their own. Micromanagement makes your team feel like they can no longer handle the work without your constant guidance. You have to remember that those employees were initially hired because they brought something to the table; skills, talents and insights all unique to each and every staff member.

 In contrast to giving general instructions on smaller tasks while supervising larger concerns, the micro manager monitors and assesses every step.And Macro Management is entirely opposite of this  As in Macro style there is better level of Control. Macro management is anything very large scale, scope or capability, large controlling strategy.

The macro manager has confidence that he or she has hired competent workers who can complete the same task without being continually reminded of the process.

How to Manage Human Resource : Dr Madhukar Angur

Managing human resources refers to the functions that a manager performs relative to the organization's employees.

Managing human resources includes:

1.  Planning and allocating resources
2.  Providing direction, vision, and goals
3.  Developing an environment in which employees choose motivation and contribution,
supplying or asking for the metrics that tell people how successfully they are performing.

4. Offering opportunities for both formal and informal development,
5. Coaching successful contribution and performance development,
6. Setting an example in work ethics, treatment of people, and empowerment worthy of being emulated by others,
7. Leading organization efforts to listen to and serve customers,
8. Managing the performance management system

9. Challenging the employees to maintain momentum, and
removing obstacles that impede the employee's progress.

Tips to Crack CAT by Dr Madhukar Angur

                                     

Being a Professor Madhukar Angur would like to advice my students about how to aim CAT Exam 2015 . Nowadays almost all institutions conduct competitive entrance exams for selection of cream and best best candidate. And to clear such exams you need to understand your strengths and weaknesses .

I always say that "He who fails to plan, plans to fail", so one should always strategize a plan on how we can convert our weakness into strengths. These tests are also to check your time management ability that how efficiently you can manage .

I suggest my students to practice in writing and giving full mock tests as when u feel confident that u have prepared main topics. I have also noticed that some people have English as their weakness , so to them my advice is that develop habit to read newspaper , magazines from articles ranging history to current technology.This will definitely enhance your word power and knowledge.

Another important point is focusing on 100% accuracy . As such exams have negative marking students should try to fetch maximum out of Quantitative , logical sections. Eliminating unreasonable options is also a option one can adopt. 

Students should really have to be cautious about the fact that which questions to attempt and which to leave because your score matters on choice of question you make .

All the Best students .

Madhulkar Angur on mission of CSR

                              




Alliance University, Corporate Social Responsibility department aspires to become a Centre of Excellence through a series of collaborations with NGO'S and government agencies for CSR projects in areas such as health, education , environment and community development.

Alliance University is employing the best practices for management, protection of the environment at their campuses. The Management is conducting Students Participation through ECO CLUBS for CLEAN and GREEN Campus .
I , Madhukar Angur myself focuses to conduct such programmes , camps for society benefit.

Some of its future Plans include :

• Setting up a bio diversity park in the campus
• Creating a more eco friendly environment
• Eco Club of students