Draft:Prof. Narinder Kumar Singh
Prof. N. K. Singh | |
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 Prof. N. K. Singh | |
| Born | 31 October 1937 Lahore, British India |
| Died | 17 February 2021 India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | University of Delhi (BA, MA in Psychology) |
| Occupation(s) | Management expert, author, academic |
| Notable work | Founder of FORE School of Management, Eastern and Cross-Cultural Management |
| Awards | National Citizens Award (1989), Gem of India Award (1992) |
Narinder Kumar Singh (31 October 1937 – 17 February 2021) was an author, and academic. He was known as the founder of Foundation for Organizational Research and Education School of Management, a business school in India. He also served as the Chairman of the International Airports Authority of India and contributed significantly to Eastern Cross-Cultural Management and institutional development.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Singh was born on 31 October 1937 in Lahore, British India.
- He completed his Bachelor of Arts (Honors)University Medallist and Master of Arts in Psychology at the University of Delhi.
- Fellow, National Institute of Personnel Management. Topped in the one-year Special Executive Development Programme of the Indian Institute of Public Administration.
- He has lectured at McGill University, Montreal.
- He has directed management seminars in Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Brussels, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Jakarta and many other countries.
- He was conferred Hony. Professorship by Morton Institute of Management, Brisbane, Australia.
Career
[edit]Leadership Roles
[edit]Singh held various leadership roles during his career, as:
- Chairman, International Airports Authority of India (1987–1989), overseeing critical infrastructure projects like the Agatti Airport in Lakshadweep.[1]
- Founder & President, FORE School of Management, New Delhi, in 1981, to promote management education and research.[2]
- Founder & President, Delhi School of Business[3] (1999)
- Chairman, National Shipping Board (1992-1997)
- Chairman, Management Development Institute (1985-1986), Gurgaon, India
- Chief Executive, All India Management Association (1983-1985), India
- Director, Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), Bhilai, where he contributed to productivity and management initiatives.
Advisory Roles
[edit]Singh worked as:
- Management Advisor, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (1989–1991): Conducted research and consultancy for the governments of Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Malawi, and contributed to projects at ICAO Headquarters in Montreal.
- Management Advisor, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Headquarters in New York: Studied key issues in performance, including human resource development and institutional effectiveness in Sub-Saharan countries. He co-authored a report on "Human Resources and Institutional Development," published by UNDP.
- Board of Directors, Air India (1987-1989): Contributed to strategic decision-making and management for the national airline.
- Member of the Board and Professor at Brussels School of Management, Brussels, for master in Cross-cultural management.
Social and Cultural Contributions
[edit]Tigri Experiment: Self Management of Urban Slums[4]. The Tigri Experiment was an initiative led by Prof. N. K. Singh in the Tigri slum area of New Delhi, India. The Planning Commission setup a task force to study and develop appropriate self-managing organisations and delivery systems for integrated development at village, block and district levels. This project aimed to empower slum residents by involving them directly in the planning and implementing development activities, thereby fostering community ownership and sustainable development.
- His book, "Coronation of Shiva: Rediscovering Masrur Temple", highlights the architectural and historical significance of the site.[5]
- Ted Talk on Masrur Temples[6]
Published Works
[edit]Singh authored 12 books on management, three poetry collections, and one organisational novel. Notable works include:
- Mantras for Managers: The Dialogue with Yeti (2012)[7]
- The Fourth Eye: Ways of Creative Management (2024)[8]
- Eastern and Cross-Cultural Management (2012)[9]
- Roots of Indian Management: Issues and Perspectives (2015)[10]
- Haiku View (2016)[11]
- Democracy Eludes Indian Political Parties (2017)[12]
- Stripped Steel(2002)[13]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- National Citizens Award (1989): Recognized for institutional development.
- Gem of India Award (1992): For excellence in management.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Airports International. IPC Transport Press. 1985.
- ^ Abhigyan: The Journal of Foundation of Organisational Research. The Foundation. 1995.
- ^ Marital Discord and Family Pathology, Acknowledgement. Har Anand Publications. 1999.
- ^ Agrawal, S. P. (1993). Development Digression Diary of India. Concept Publishing Company (P91). 2003.
- ^ Coronation of Shiva: Rediscovering Masrur Temple. Har-Anand Publications. 2009.
- ^ "TEDxDharamsala". TED. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Mantras for Managers: The Dialogue with Yeti. Springer. 2012.
- ^ The Fourth Eye: Ways of Creative Management
- ^ Eastern and Cross-Cultural Management. Springer. 2012.
- ^ Roots of Indian Management: Issues and Perspectives. Rajarshi School of Management & Technology. 2015.
- ^ Haiku View. HAR-ANAND PUBLICATIONS P LTD. 2016.
- ^ "Democracy Eludes Indian Political Parties".
- ^ Stripped Steel. Excel Books. 2002.
- ^ Agrawal, S. P. (1993). Development Digression Diary of India (P25). Concept Publishing Company.
Category:1937 births Category:2021 deaths Category:Indian management experts Category:Indian authors Category:Delhi University alumni Category:Indian business theorists