Sreenivasan
Jacob Thomas | |
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| Born | 1960[citation needed] Theekkoy, Kottayam, Kerala State, India |
| Alma mater | Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad Indian Agricultural Institute, New Delhi |
| Occupation(s) | Civil Service Officer, Author of Management Books |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Notable work | Environmental Management, Strategic Management, Sustainable Leadership, Empowering Process in Business Organisation |
| Spouse | Daisy |
| Children | Shobitha, Niharika |
| Parent(s) | M.J Thomas, Thressiamma |
| Awards | Manorama News Maker Award 2015: Fight against Corrpution |
Jacob Thomas is a Civil Service Officer in India. He is a recipient of the Manorama News Maker of the year 2015 for his stand against corruption in governance. He has authored several books in the field of management. At present he is the Chairman and Managing Director of Kerala Police Housing Construction Corporation, Trivandrum, Kerala State, India.
Early Life
Jacob Thomas was born to agricultural parents in a small village called Teekkoy in Kottayam District of Kerala State, India. He spent his early childhood in the agricultural area.
Jacob Thomas is married to Daisy and they have two daughters. His elder daughter, Shobitha. His younger daughter, Niharika.
Education
Doctoral level fellow in Human Resource Development with Research guidance from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (1998-2003)
PhD in Agronomy from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (1983-1988)
MSc. Agronomy from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (1981-1983)
Certification programme on Strategic Management from SMFI (2009-2014)
Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (2008-2009)
Two years foundation course at LBS Academy of Administration, Mussorie and National Police Academy, Hyderabad (1986-1988)
Certificate on Yoga and Meditation from Kerala University, Trivandrum
B.Sc Agriculture from Kerala Agriculture University (1977-1981; 4 years Graduate programme)
Career
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Publications
Author of the book : “Strategic Management” published by Pearson Education[ 2015]; ISBN:978-93-325-3540-4
Author of the book “Environmental Management” published by Pearson Education [2014]; ISBN 978-93-325-1581-9
Author of book “Empowering process in Business Organizations” published by Lambert Academic Publishing; ISBN 978-3-659-33369-9.
Author of book “Toxicological Effects of Herbicides in a Nitrogen Fixing System- handprints for sustainable Development”; Lambert Academic publishing GmbH & Co, Germany. ISBN 978-3-659-10555-5.
Author of book “Biological Nitrogen Fixation by Azospirillum Brazilense – beneficial partnerships in nature”; Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH, Germany. ISBN 978-3-659-22089-0.
Book Chapter in “People’s participation in Urban Governance”; ISBN:81-8069-326-0.
Book Chapter in “Role of women empowerment”; ISBN 81-87218-35-5
Book Chapter in “Deepika Agricultural Directory”.
Contributory Author to “Management” [an Adaptation] by Robbins and Coulter.
Adaptation Author of “Modern Management” by Samuel Certo and Trevis Certo.
Author of the book “ Sustainable Leadership” published by Penquin-Random House [ under print- production]
Author of the book “Legal Aspects of Business” published by Pearson Education [under Review].
Author of “ poleesum Janangalum” published by Kerala State Literacy Mission, 1999
Author of “poleesine Aduthariyumbol” published by Kerala State Literacy Mission, 1999
Guided the research & Publication of the Book “Veettil Paristhithi samrakshanathinu vendi cheyyan pattiya pravarthikal”
Guided the research & Publication of the Book “School Kuttikalude Paristhithi samrakshanathinu yojicha swabhaavangalum avarkku cheyyan pattiya bhalapradamaaya pravarthikalum”
Awards and Recognition
• Manorama Newsmaker of the year 2015
• Recipient of the best outdoor Indian Police Service Probationer Sword of Honor from the Prime Minister of the Country in 1986.
• Recipient of the R.D Singh cup for swimming in the National Police Academy from the Prime Minister.
• Receipt of the Best Probationer Award, in Drill at National Police Academy.
• Selected as the Athletic Captain of National Police Academy.
• Members of “Juvenile Justice Rules making Committee” of three members.
• Recipient of Peace award from a Peace Foundation
References
http://www.excelkerala.org
http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rise-jacob-thomas-ips-anti-corruption-crusader-36705
https://www.facebook.com/DrJacob-Thomas-IPS-536792206476227/
https://in.linkedin.com/in/drjacobthomas
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/ips-officers-denounce-jacob-thomas-theatrics/article7828844.ece
http://www.madhyamam.com/en/kerala/2015/sep/17/jacob-thomas-ips-unhappy-over-frequent-transfers