Workshop on Indian Ethos
Subject Overview
Workshop on Indian Ethos applies ancient Indian management philosophy to modern business — the history and relevance of Indian ethos in managerial practice, work ethos and value-based management, stress management techniques (meditation, yoga), and Indian systems of learning and corporate karma. A 2-credit core theory paper.
Unit-wise Syllabus
4 units — click WhatsApp below to get the full notes for each
Unit 1: Indian ethos in management
History and relevance of Indian ethos, principles practiced by Indian companies, management lessons from the Vedas, Mahabharata, Bible, Quran and Kautilya's Arthashastra, ethics vs ethos, Indian vs Western management
Unit 2: Work ethos and values
Meaning, levels, dimensions and steps of work ethos, values for Indian managers, relevance of value-based management in global change, trans-cultural human values, secular vs spiritual values, value system in work culture
Unit 3: Stress management
Meaning, types and causes of workplace stress, meditation and its importance in management, brainstorming and brain stilling, yoga significance, contemporary leadership approaches — the Joint Hindu Family Business and leadership qualities of the Karta
Unit 4: Indian systems of learning and karma
Gurukul system of learning, laws of karma (creation, humility, growth, responsibility, connection), Nishkama Karma, corporate karma meaning and guidelines for good corporate karma