Indian ethos and values in management

Cover
Half Title
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
1. Indian Ethos
	The Meaning of ‘Bharat’
	The Relevance of Indian Ethos—Spirituality at Work
	Eka m Sat Vipra Bahuda Vadanti (Rig Veda 1.164.46): ‘Truth is One, Told Variously by the Wise’
	Model of Management in the Indian Socio-Political Environment
	Indian Work Ethos and Principles of Indian Management
	Classroom Exercise
	Introspective Exercise
	Key Concepts
	Key Words
	Review Questions
	Choose the Correct Answer
	State whether True or False
	Recommended Reading
2. Indian Heritage in Business and Management
	Purushartha: Goals of Life
	Exploring Quality, in the Indian Context
	Quo tations from Spiritual Leaders/Scriptures, on Wealth Creation, Distribution and Consumption
	The Economics of Giving
	Enforcing a Work Ethic that is Alien to the Ethos of the Land
	Western Management Disciplines, on the Foundation of Indian Philosophy
	Non-violent Economy: Buddhist Economics and Gross National Happiness
	Western Economic Systems
	Systemic Flaws Driving Unsustainability
	Developing and Implementing Gross National Happiness
	Establishing Goals
	Conclusion
	Sabbath Economics
	Key Words
	Classroom Exercise
	Interactive Exercise
	Introspective Exercise
	Review Questions
	Choose the Correct Answer
	State whether True or False
	Recommended Reading
	Recommended Websites
3. Human Values
	The Meaning of Values
	The Signifi cance of Values
	Vedic Literature and Values
	Formation of Values
	Aristotle’s Views on Value Inculcation
	Science and Human Values/Science and Spirituality
	Consciousness Studies
	Godel’s Incompleteness Theorem
	The Butterfl y Effect: ‘Does the Flap of a Butterfl y’s Wings in Brazil Set Off a Tornado in Texas?’
	The Aspect Experiment
	The Interconnectedness Among Entities
	Science, in the Context of Values
	Universal Values and Values in a Global Context
	Key Concepts
	Key Words
	Classroom Exercise
	Introspective Exercise
	Review Questions
	Choose the Correct Answer
	State whether True or False
	Recommended Reading
	Recommended Websites
4. The Application of Values
	Relevance of Values in Management
	How Values Help Stakeholders
	Personal Values and Organisational Commitment
	Need for Values in Global Change – Indian Perspective
	Values for Managers
	Trans-Cultural Human Values in Management and Management Education
	Secular Versus Spiritual Values in Management
	Holistic Approach for Managers in Decision-Making
	Key Concepts
	Key Words
	Introspective Exercise
	Interactive Exercise
	Review Questions
	Choose the Correct Answer
	State whether True or False
	Recommended Reading
	Recommended Websites
	Recommended Film
5. Ethics in India
	An Introduction to Some of the Greek Philosophers
	Virtue Ethics
	Business Ethics
	Spirituality as the Emerging Context of Business Leadership
	Ethics Policy
	Religious Views on Business Ethics
	The Golden Rule of Reciprocity
	So, How did We Create a Split Amongst Us?
	When will the Half-Value Come to an End?
	Teaching Ethics
	Perspectives on Ethics
	Key Concepts
	Key Words
	Classroom Exercise
	Introspective Exercise
	Review Questions
	Choose the Correct Answer
	State whether True or False
	Recommended Reading
	Recommended Websites
6. Educational Systems in Ancient India
	Indian Philosophical Systems
	The Nature of Mind
	Personality Attributes Based on Three Gunas
	Per sonal Effectiveness: Methods to Alter One’s Guna Composition in the Positive Direction
	Pancha Koshas and Human Values
	The Bhagavad Gita – Ratha Kalpana
	Key Concepts
	Classroom Exercise
	Introspective Exercise
	Review Questions
	Choose the Correct Answer
	State whether True or False
	Recommended Reading
	Recommended Website
	Recommended Film
7. Towards A World Ethos
	Earth as the Mother
	The Role of Water
	‘Freedom of’ and ‘Freedom From’
	Str ess Management: ‘Don’t Put the Key to Your Happiness in Someone Else’s Pocket’
	Anger Management
	Lord Krishna as a Role Model
	Devotional Service and Servant Leadership
	Bhagavad Gita and Management
	The Indian Ethos and Corporate Governance
	The Indian Constitution and ‘Unity in Diversity’
	Key Concepts
	Key Words
	Classroom Exercise
	Introspective Exercise
	Review Questions
	Choose the Correct Answer
	State whether True or False
	Recommended Reading
	Recommended Website
Case Studies
	1. APJ Abdul Kalam: The Launch of Agni
	2. Annalakshmi Foods: Manifesting Attributes of Loving, Serving and Giving
	3. Project GreenHands
	4. Catholic Health Initiatives
	5. Providence Health Care
	6. Sounds True
	7. St Joseph Health System
	8. Van Ede and Partners
	9. Abdul Kareem: A Seed Sent from Heaven
	10. Sri Sathya Sai University: A Value-based System of Education
	11. The Enterprising Life of Isaac Tigrett
Index