Washington: "This is an eye-opening experience for a lot of students," said Chanchai Tangpong, professor of management at the university. "This makes them more aware of and more sensitive to cultural issue underlying marketing decisions."
Dr Ganesh-Pillai is among four faculty members who would be honoured during the annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 6, according to a statement.
"NDSU has many amazing and dedicated faculty members," said senior academic administrator Beth Ingram.
"The four faculty being honoured this spring have distinguished themselves as the best of the best. I am truly delighted to be able to recognize their accomplishments."
Dr Ganesh-Pillai earned a bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration from the University of Pune. She also has a Master of Business Administration from Emporia State University, Kansas, and a doctorate from the University of Central Florida.
The Peltier Award was established by Joseph and Norma Peltier to honor innovation in teaching. The NDSU Development Foundation sponsors the awards.
An Indian-American assistant professor, who employs a game called "Baffa Baffa" to have students understand culture's role in business, has won the prestigious Peltier Award for her innovative teaching methods.
Rajani Ganesh-Pillai, who teaches marketing at the North Dakota State University (NDSU), will be recognised for her efforts to bring hands-on experience, theory-based understanding and an enhanced global perspective to her students.
One of her innovative practices is a game called "Baffa Baffa," where the goal is to have students understand culture's role in business and how it can affect transactions and relationships.
Dr Ganesh-Pillai is among four faculty members who would be honoured during the annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 6, according to a statement.
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"The four faculty being honoured this spring have distinguished themselves as the best of the best. I am truly delighted to be able to recognize their accomplishments."
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The Peltier Award was established by Joseph and Norma Peltier to honor innovation in teaching. The NDSU Development Foundation sponsors the awards.
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