Game Of Words : View Vs Counter View 1.2

Should people who download music/movies illegally be punished?

Introduction:

Nowadays when a movie or song is made and marketed, everyone involved in the process gets his/her monetary gain. Therefore if any of the content which is protected by the copyright law cannot be copied, reproduced or sold without the permission of the owner of that product. The Indian copyright law protects literary works, dramatic pieces, melodious works, artistic works, films and music recordings. But these days’ people don’t seem to follow this law at all. The internet being a boon to all of us, we misuse it and disrespect the artists whose works we download illegally.


View: Artists, Directors, Producers and every other person connected to the making their masterpieces put in a lifetime of hard work and dedication, It be A music recording, A documentary, A movie and others. Downloading all of these content is equivalent to stealing someone else’s property. Something that is made by using a lot of resources. Piracy directly contributes to the destruction of the business. It damages the entertainment companies and industries. This in turn leads to unemployment and causes a lot of harm to the economy. People who illegally download these products should be punished. The government should take it seriously and do its best to track down the people following this absurd trend and make the copyright law more effective. If a person can go to jail due to robbery, why shouldn’t a person who illegally downloads music and movies be punished?



Counterview:  Its common sense: taking a thing that you used to pay for is not virtuous for the people who created that thing. But when it comes to entertainment piracy, lots of folks—whether motivated by statistical inquisitiveness, forward-thinking vision or a desire to rationalize their own law-breaking—have argued that things aren’t quite so simple. Now, with the release of a new analysis of 16,000 European music consumers, those on the side of piracy, like myself have evidence to back us up. Specifically, the study found that legal purchases would be about 2 percent lower without illegal downloading available—meaning, yes, illegal downloads boost legal downloads. The positive effect of streaming was even larger. And of course, as the study’s authors do acknowledge, sales data are not the only reason music-industry professionals don’t like piracy. Conclusion: people who download pirated music/ movies mostly do so for tunes they wouldn’t have ever spent money on. Therefore, it should be my choice to pay for what I want and not for what I don’t want. I shouldn’t be legally bound to do so!


I BBA ‘b’
Suraj Bagewadi- 16SJCCB123
Taaha Syed- 16SJCCB118   

Game Of Words : View Vs Counter View 1.1

iPhone - A fashion statement



Introduction:

It’s that time of year again when a new iPhone has just been released. Lines will stretch out in front of cell phone stores. The  latest iPhone unveiled  by Apple on September 7th sees the addition of a host of features ,a better processor, camera, battery life and display. What has  shocked everyone, however is the  removal of the standard 3.5mm headphone jack.

View :

It is a known fact that you can get a phone with better specifications for less than what the iPhone costs. Despite being massively overpriced, people are truly, madly and deeply in love with it.
Apple’s iPhone is a fashion statement, with its overpriced accessories, ranging from vibrant cases to headphones to phone docks (before the iPhone 7). You can literally buy another smartphone with the amount of money you will spend on purchasing accessories for your iPhone.
But do you really need an iPhone? Can’t you do without one and buy a better phone with better specifications and save your money? Well the answer to this is both yes and no. Depending on how fashion conscious you are, you will probably choose an iPhone over all other phones. The thrill of taking out your iPhone in front of everyone and are adorned with the tag of ‘cool and
hip’ when your friends see an iPhone in your hand.

By Jordan. (1 BBA B)

Counter View:

The iPhone has come a long way since its first launch. The technology that has gone into making the later versions of the iPhone has changed drastically. As pointed by my counterpart, I agree that the iPhone is slightly overpriced. The iPhone is not a fashion statement alone, for it employs some of the world's most exclusive technologies . In addition, it offers  an easy to use operating system -the iOS and also has the best camera in comparison to any other smartphone.
Not everybody buys a product ONLY for the prestige it holds in society but because of the various extraordinary characteristics it possesses. If you want the product then you should be ready to pay the price that it demands.

By Kashmira. ( 1  BBA B )

Level Up - BBA International Seminar

            St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (Autonomous), Bangalore, in association with the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) conducted an International Seminar on the topic: “INDIA- AN INCREDIBLE BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT DESTINATION”- A MYTH OR REALITY on Friday, 19^th August, 2016.

The Inauguration was graced by various eminent personalities and renowned people from the field of commerce like Mr. Shashidhar, Chairman, Industry Committee, FKCCI. The Keynote speaker was Mr. N Parthasarathy, the Secretary General of FKCCI. We were also graced by the presence of Her Excellency-Foreign Consular General of Israel to India, Ms. Yael Hashavit who spoke about how a strong partnership can be forged between the start-up capital of the world, Israel and India.

The other dignitaries present were, Rev. Fr. Anthony Joseph, SJ, Rector and Vice President of Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society and Rev. Dr. Daniel Fernandes, SJ, the principal of SJCC.

Rev. Fr. Anthony Joseph, SJ and Her Excellency, Ms. Yael Hashavit released the Compendium consisting of 18 Research Papers written by various individuals and experts from the industry. The Seminar saw participation of more than 180 students, academicians, corporate delegates and research scholars, including, international participants from UK, Afghanistan, South Korea, Uganda, Nepal and Ivory Coast.

The inauguration session was concluded with the vote of thanks by Mr. Raj Sadhwani, HOD of the BBA Department of SJCC, who thanked the dignitaries for sharing their findings, and everyone else who contributed towards making the seminar a success.

The first session was a panel discussion based on start-up India, moderated by Mrs. Uma Reddy, Chairperson, Technology & Innovative Committee, FKCCI and the Founder and President of eMERG. The session began with Mrs. Uma addressing the audience and introducing the panelists. The panelists included Mr. Sandeep Singh, Software Developer for Samsung Technologies, Mr. Jacob Crasta, the founder of ‘Envirosystem Pvt. Ltd’ and Mr. Ankur Bhasin, the founder of ‘Bhasinsoft India’. Each Panelist spoke about their experience as an entrepreneur and the start-up culture followed in India. It was followed by a Q&A session where participants got a chance to interact with the panelists.

The paper presentation, post lunch, was moderated by Dr. Lily David, Dr. Mohan Philip, Dr. Himachalapathy and Dr. Raja Jebasingh. The participants through their presentations gave their insights on the topic of the seminar. The main topics covered were Rural Marketing, Public policies for growth, Business tourism, Human Resource Management, Indian Start-ups, Behavioral Finance, etc. It threw light on the problems faced by our country and the various policies of the government.

The next technical session mainly revolved around the theme ‘India as an Investment Destination- 2020, Challenges, Opportunities and Possible Scenarios’. It was presided by Dr. Rajaram, Head of the English Department with over two decades of teaching experience. Participants were divided into 12 groups and had a round table discussion with one or two members from each group speaking about their research.

The Valedictory Ceremony included presenting the delegates with certificates and mementos and a presentation of a summarized report of the day’s proceedings. Mr. K. Ravi, the Senior Vice President of FKCCI addressed the gathering and the seminar was concluded with a vote of thanks by Ankita Chatterjee, the BBA Co-coordinator of SJCC.

           

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GAME OF WORDS.

Our opinion on anything is nothing but a result of varying perspectives and views. Just like every coin has two sides to it, every story has two different perspectives to it. The objective of "view and counter view" is to provide a platform for students to display their varying perspectives on a myriad of interesting topics.

The BBA department,SJCC is all set for the launch of its own space for VIEW & COUNTERVIEW to enable students to voice out their opinions and stand by them. With a wide range of topics this aims to bring out the different sides that one topic beholds and throws light on the rainbow of thoughts posted by the students.

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Of words, of opinions

Of thoughts amongst billions. "

 What are you waiting for ? Let's get started with our game of words!
Watch this space and be prepared to widen your horizons. 


Yamuna Krishna
Pratima

Conexus It Is!

   

 ‘Conexus’: The word itself implies creating a connection, and that is what this association intends to do by integrating the entire BBA Department into one united unit. Directed by Razi Abbas of 3 BBM ‘B’ and Mohamed Aqib of 3 BBM ‘A’, Conexus was formed under the guide of Mr. Raj Sadhwani, Head of the BBA Department. His goal was the formation of an organization that would promote the various activities of the department through the use of electronic media and public relations.

    Within a few months of its establishment, Conexus has performed a number of activities and developed initiatives to promote the accomplishments of the students. ‘Humans of BBA’, a Facebook page directed towards the lives of the students and teachers of the BBA Department was developed to ensure that familiarity was created among the BBA section. In addition to this, Conexus assists in preparing video presentations for the various events undertaken by the department including the International Seminar. 

Team Conexus.

    Consisting of 30 members, the directors of Conexus promote participative management among the association and avoid any autocratic rule so as to motivate members to come forward with ideas and suggestions. Their vision is to make St. Josephs’s College of Commerce BBA Department one of the best in the country, a goal shared by Mr. Sadhwani as well.

    As for the future, Conexus has much in store. They aim to create database of student information which can be used for forthcoming events, thus centralizing the information of past and current batches. This is just a few of the many initiatives this association has planned, which will be implemented in the time to come.“Great things take time, but when they take shape, they produce phenomenal results.”,a notion Razi Abbas firmly believes in. 

Conexus plans to initiate a number of activities in the second semester. With the motivation and guidance of its directors and Mr. Sadhwani, there is no doubt that this association will reach extraordinary heights. As rightly said by Mohamed Aqib,“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try!”

Reporter :

Anoushka Fernandes

1 BBA ‘A’

Industrial trip all the way : Visit to TVS factory

The Students of Class 2 BBA A went on an Industrial Trip today and visited the fantastic TVS Factory located in Hosur. We saw the entire manufacturing process of scooters right from product design and planning to assembling and painting. We also understood the different types of plant layouts and Production Systems. 

TVS Motor Company is the third largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India, with a revenue of Rs.11,516 Cr in 2015-16. It is the flagship company of the TVS Group. The company has an annual sales of 2.5 million units and an annual capacity of over 3 million vehicles. TVS Motor Company is also the 2nd largest exporter in India with exports to over 60 Countries. 

Class 2 BBA 'A' with mentor Dr.Himachalapathy and industry guide.

 TVS was established by T. V. Sundaram Iyengar.  The company set up a plant at Hosur in 1978, to manufacture mopeds as part of their new division. A technical collaboration with the Japanese auto giant Suzuki Ltd. resulted in the joint-venture between Sundaram Clayton Ltd and Suzuki Motor Corporation, in 1982. Commercial production of motorcycles began in 1984. In 2001, after separating ways with Suzuki, the company was renamed TVS Motor.

We were acquainted with a lot of information and learnt first hand facts about the plant- like labour arrangements, uninterrupted power supply, various buildings and facilities on the 300 acre property. It was amazing to watch some impressive machines at work.  Indeed a wonderful experience that  left delightful memories to cherish.

Reporter :

Owais 

2 BBA A

Industrial Trip all the way : Visit to Nestle

 “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine

1 BBA A went for its first industrial visit to Nestle, Nanjangud on 27^th August 2016. It was facilitated and coordinated by our class teacher Ms Tina Singh. We were very excited to board the bus on the appointed day and looked forward to a long day of learning. The students in the bus were filled with fanfare and enthusiasm enjoying the journey to Nanjangud. 

Class 1 BBA A  with mentor Ms.Tina Singh at their visit to Nestle.

Nestle is one of the largest food brands in the world. Its manufacturing plant set up in Nanjangud with an initial investment of Rs 360 crores, manufactures a range of culinary products like ketchups, pasta, instant noodles, mixed condiments and seasonings. As we reached the sprawling factory we were asked to put on white lab coats, shower caps and masks and were taken to the presentation room. Mr Victor the Production Manager gave us interesting details about the company, its origins and its culinary products with great emphasis on the Nestle brand of instant noodles ‘Maggi’ which as we all know is immensely popular in our country. This was followed by an interactive Q&A session where students clarified their queries about the company and workings of the plant.

We next proceeded to the plant and were thrilled to get a first had experience of the steps involved in the manufacture of our favorite noodles Maggi. Mr Naveen Kumar the Nestle Representative took us on a tour of the manufacturing set up and explained to us the product from its inception to packaging. The preparation of Maggi noodles starts with mixing of flour, water etc in a mixer to produce dough.

 The dough then goes through a series of rollers to form a thin sheet. This sheet is then made into fine noodle stands. This strands are waved, folded and cooked to form the final noodle cake. The noodle cakes along with the taste maker sachets are then wrapped and sealed in pouches. Nestle produces a record breaking 330 packets per minute. The product is well within the recommendation of the Indian Council of Medical Research and Maggi is constantly improving its nutritional profile.

Our next stop was The ‘Golden Grass Resort’ wherein we had lunch and a quick break. All of us enjoyed the buffet and after a short game of football and pictures for memorabilia, we boarded the bus to head back home. 

All in all this industrial trip was a very educative and memorable experience. Many thanks to our class teacher Ms Tina Singh without whom this visit would not have been possible. We look forward to many more such industrial visits in our future stay at the college. 

Reporter : 

Alyssa Merchant 

 1 BBA A