8 Rs Model of Management for Social Well-being: A Philosophical Perspective

                                                8 Rs Model of Management for Social Well-being: A Philosophical Perspective

Dr. Shrutashwinee Gogoi

Asst. Professor, Dept. of Philosophy, Moran College (Dibrugarh University), Moranhat, Assam

Dr. Naraginti Amareswaran Reddy

Asst. Professor, Dept. of Education, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya

ABSTRACT

A philosophical way of life is significant for a happy and healthy life. Education and development are two sides of the same coin. School is a miniature of society. Social well-being is the main aim of education. Unity in diversity is the greatness of India. We have all types of natural resources for inclusive development. The etymological meaning of management is ‘controlling something or someone’. North-East India has a rich cultural heritage. There are hundreds of ethnic groups live together peacefully. The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, is taking care of education in this region. The NEHU campus is beautiful and has an area of 1200+ acres of land. The researchers attempted to develop the 8 Rs Model of Management for Social Well-being by using a philosophical perspective. 

 

Keywords: 8 Rs Model of Management, Social Well-being, and Philosophical Perspective.

 

Introduction

 

Education is a key to development. Education and development are two sides of the same coin. Many changes are taking place in the field of education. A student can learn at any place and at any time. The main aim of education is the self-reliance of an individual. A philosophical way of life is significant for a happy and healthy life. Education and development are two sides of the same coin. There are three types of the educational system: Formal Education, Non-formal Education, and Informal Education. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a pivotal role. The development of any nation depends mainly on the standards of its educational system.  School is a miniature of society. Social well-being is the main aim of education. Unity in diversity is the greatness of India. We have all types of natural resources for inclusive development. The etymological meaning of management is ‘controlling something or someone’. North-East India has a rich cultural heritage. There are hundreds of ethnic groups live together peacefully. The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, is taking care of education in this region. The NEHU was established in 1973. The NEHU campus is beautiful and has an area of 1200+ acres of land. It has two campuses along with the main campus in Shillong. For the maximum utilization of its natural and human resources, there is a need for an effective model of management.   

 

Objectives of the Study

 

1.     To develop a new management model for social well-being.

2.     To understand the philosophical perspectives of institutional development.

 

Need of the Study

            We have all types of natural and human resources. Many organisations are not in a position to utilise their natural and human resources. The main aim of education is the self-reliance of an individual. Management plays a pivotal role in utilization of natural and human resources for the maximum benefits of society/social well-being.  There is a need for an effective management model for social well-being. This model was prepared purely from a philosophical perspective.

 

 

8 Rs  Model of Management

1.     Recording

2.     Reporting

3.     Repairing

4.     Reusing

5.     Recycling

6.     Revitalizing

7.     Regulating

8.     Revenue-Generating

 

1.     Recording: Record maintenance of movable and non-movable assets.

 

a)     Offline Register

b)    Online Register

 

     Activities:

                             i.         Naming of Buildings and Roads of NEHU Campus.

                           ii.          Department-wise stock register by naming all the assets.

                          iii.         Evaluation of the present conditions of the buildings.

 

2.     Reporting: Creation of information reporting charts of movable and non-movable

                    charts.

 

Activities: 

                             i.         Displaying the reporting chart regarding the condition of the building/vehicle, date of expiration, date of last repair, date of subsequent filling, and date of next checkup.

                           ii.          Reporting needful things to the administration well in advance.

                          iii.         Reporting the safety and securing of the campus and boundary wall.

 

3.     Repairing: The stakeholders are not happy with the contractors, theirs repairing

                   methods and the quality of the provisions.

 

Activities:

                             i.         Identification of skilled casual workers for better utilisation of their services.

                           ii.          Prevention is better than cure. Many things could be done easily and quickly by identifying the problems at the early stage and beginning hours.

                          iii.         Search for a suitable method to inspect the work done by the contractors.

 

 

4.     Reusing: The university can reuse many things which have yet to be reused/unused to

                date.

 

Activities:

                             i.         Identification of a list of things to reuse.

                           ii.          Reuse of rainwater/rainwater harvesting.

                          iii.         Reuse unused and damaged chairs, desks, computers, furniture and iron materials.

5.     Recycling: We need to improve recycling. Much scope for recycling unused and

                    unwanted things in the university.

 

Activities:

                             i.         Identification of unused and unwanted things for recycling.

                           ii.          Beautification of campus by using recycling methods.

                          iii.         Identify skilled casual workers and other staff for recycling.

 

6.     Revitalizing: We can give new life to many movable and non-movable things in the

                       university.

Activities:

                             i.         New life to old vehicles.

                           ii.          New life to a university press, community hall and other buildings.

                          iii.         Uplifting the standards of roads and buildings.

 

7.     Regulating: Provide notice boards and caution boards by displaying information about

                     things to do and not to do.

 

Activities:

                             i.         A caution board for saving electricity, water and paper in each room.

                           ii.          Displaying of punishable offence to avoid firing, ragging and drug usage.

                          iii.         Taking necessary steps to follow NEHU Regulations strictly for the benefit of all stakeholders.

 

8.     Revenue-Generating: There is much scope for revenue generation by utilising the

                                      building and lands of NEHU.

 Activities:

                             i.         A road map for effectively utilizing Multi-use Convention Hall, Convocation Hall, New Guest House and Old Guest House (Including Guwahati NEHU Guest House).

                         ii.          Establishment of Solar Power Plant. By generating power, we can save energy and money.

                          iii.         Better utilization of unused lands and buildings to generate money.

                          iv.         Establishment of Working Women Hostel with the help of Multinational Companies under CSR to generate money.

                            v.         Better utilization of teaching and non-teaching staff quarters to generate money.

 

Other Activities:

 

1)    Clean and Green programmes for the university.

2)    Better utilization of NSS Volunteers.

3)  10 Hours of work per student, scholars, teaching and non-teaching staff for NEHU clean and green programme in a year.

4)    Beautification of Campus by using CSR funds of Multi-National Companies.

5)    Reunification of Old Students Association/Alumni Association for beautification and safety, and security of NEHU.

6)    Construction of pending compound walls of NEHU by using Donations.

7)    Donate One Day’s salary for NEHU (All the workers of NEHU).

8)    Traffic lights and road safety measures on all roads on the campus.

9)    Steps for construction of hostels by utilising Donar’s funds.

10) Development of Gardens on the campus.

11) Allotment of unused lands to schools of NEHU for beautification and development of gardens.

12) Effectively utilise rainwater harvesting, electricity, and movable and non-movable assets.

13) Preparation of a list of residents of teaching and non-teaching quarters.

14) A road map for quality maintenance, safety, security, greenery and revenue generation.

15) Keeping the university ready to celebrate Golden Jubilee Celebration.

16) Effective utilization of new things and recycled things.

17) Maximum utilization for maximum benefits of movable and non-movable things.

18) Establishing a cordial relationship with other departments of NEHU.

19) Motivating each department to organise at least one or two programmes (Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, symposiums and other educational activities) to use Guest Houses and Conference Halls to generate money.

20) Establishment of University Swimming Pools and Strengthening of University Canteens & Stores.

21) Identification of long-term goals and short-term goals.

22) Strengthening of feedback mechanism @ stakeholders’ satisfaction.

 Conclusion

             The 8 Rs model of management (Recording, Reporting, Repairing, Reusing, Recycling, Revitalizing, Regulating, and Revenue-Generating) is an innovative model for social well-being. Philosophy means love of wisdom. Education and development are two sides of the same coin. Using this management model, we can utilise natural and human resources for social well-being. This model is useful for any type of educational institutions. This is a new and innovative model of management for social well-being.

 

References

https://www.nehu.ac.in/