CIB (India) Pune Chapter
Second Meeting Report
June 6, 2014
Venue: Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR)
“Sensitisation on aspects of ethics has increased better self-governance, transparency in actions and long-term corporate performance. It is axiomatic that transparency brings ethicality. Top-ranked companies in the world are those, which highly value ethical conduct,” said Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S C N Jatar in his speech on this occasion.
Welcoming 200 delegates, Sanjiv Mehta, MD, V Hire, a Recruitment Services company in Pune appreciated the SICSR for the remarkable efforts they made to organize the event. On being called upon to say a few words, the Director of SICSR, Lalith Kathpalia, shared his thoughts behind taking this initiative. Recognizing that ethics and values were key to the success of any organization, he felt that this forum would be a wonderful opportunity for his students and staff to understand its importance. This more so because when one thinks of the word, “business”, ethics and values do not figure up as important for sustainability and growth. Admitting that his institute has just made a beginning he expressed his keenness to work closely with CIB.
Following a short presentation about CIB, T. P. Mukherjee, Convener of the CIB Pune Chapter, welcomed the Keynote Speaker, Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S C N Jatar and requested Sanjiv Mehta to introduce him to the delegates.
Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Jatar , a respected figure in the Indian Hydrocarbon Sector, in his speech shared, “A soldier‟s honour code is perhaps the oldest instance of a structured code of conduct in ethics, leadership, management and governance.”
The former Chairman and Managing Director of ONGC Ltd. who also held the position of CMD of Oil India in the past continued his sharing by then speaking of the nature of morals and ethics. “Ethics is not limited to specific acts and defined moral codes, but encompasses the whole range of moral ideals and behaviours, a person’s philosophy of life .”