Why NOT to ignore Current Affairs?


Which field on this planet is not developing? What experiences zero growth? Nothing! Who said only technology keeps updating it adding value embellishments all the time? In fact, the gamut of knowledge grows faster than the speed of light. Different situations lead individual, companies, organizations and even countries to think of different solution for their data set of trouble. Thus, every new solution thought of by them is an addition to the value of knowledge which could again lead to contesting solutions that could be debated again leading to one more data set of knowledge. Thus each new happening, each new flash adds immense education value whose knowledge will add to your decision making power. Here are some reasons why MBAs should get their hand on the daily newspaper more often.

Group Discussions                                         

As far as MBAs goes current affairs stands tall in front of them in the group discussion. This is the time for intensive reading of newspaper; eminent magazines, education debated and good books. They could come handy in altering the path of your destiny to enter a top-notch business school. Group discussions are in fact very competitive where no amount of knowledge is an upper limit.

Decision Making

Post business school when you enter a work space, whether in India or even abroad, you being an MBA are going to be on managerial level where decision making would be definitely be a part of your job profile. For e.g.  Any decision you take could take at work, with respect any deal without readings your competitor’s stance published on the front page of the newspaper could cost your company millions and it could probably cost you your job too. A daily read of a business newspaper would definitely aid you land a job with a good salary hike and promotion. MBAupdates thinks informed decision making is the key to success anywhere.

Policy and Regulatory Changes

Most of the MNCs or even big governmental corporations are driven by their own set of rules and regulations as stipulated by the governmental and other pertaining regulatory authorities. As the tastes and preferences undergo changes, so do the demand and supply situation affecting regulations to fill in the gaps produced at the macro level. This has its effects on the firms and companies working lower wring in the order and thus being an MBA you ought to keep an open eye for current affairs.

First Impressions

Imagine yourself entering a conference with like-minded, informed and well acknowledged people discussing current issues in the limelight and their repercussions on the trade of your company. Would you like someone to ask you a question and you would stare right back at them in denial of the question thrown? Avoid embarrassing situations by being up-to-date on the knowledge front in professional spaces.
Your knowledge about current affairs and the ability to write a short note on any given topic is a resume by itself. No big degrees or accolades are required to develop this; all you need is- the daily newspaper!

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