INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN ETHOS
“The ability to do the right thing and, what is more important, doing it every time is the noblesse oblige in the managerial milieu. It must become the done thing, the insignia and talisman of a professional manager.”
EVERY country has its own culture and character based on the social, political and economic environment in which it operates. From that culture springs forth the national ethos, which prescribes a code of conduct for its citizens and creates the context for business ethics and values in that society. Indian ethos and wisdom — a legacy and heritage from its hoary past — envisaged a socialistic pattern of society, with an accent on redistributionism.
Ethics and values must find a place in the art and science of management. The ability to do the right thing and, what is more important, doing it every time (even when no one is watching) is the noblesse oblige in the managerial milieu. It must become the done thing, the insignia and talisman of a professional manager.
Indian ethos is more vital to modern management than any other management theory for the simple reason that it takes in to account a 'whole' man rather than approaching man in a partial fashion as the other theories do. Each and every situation can be met with effectively if one takes time to reflect over it. Reflection with a tranquil mind helps in drawing out solutions from within. Such guidance from within helps a manager looks at the perceived problem situation in a creative manner. It leads to a more coherent and complete understanding.
“The ability to do the right thing and, what is more important, doing it every time is the noblesse oblige in the managerial milieu. It must become the done thing, the insignia and talisman of a professional manager.”
EVERY country has its own culture and character based on the social, political and economic environment in which it operates. From that culture springs forth the national ethos, which prescribes a code of conduct for its citizens and creates the context for business ethics and values in that society. Indian ethos and wisdom — a legacy and heritage from its hoary past — envisaged a socialistic pattern of society, with an accent on redistributionism.
Ethics and values must find a place in the art and science of management. The ability to do the right thing and, what is more important, doing it every time (even when no one is watching) is the noblesse oblige in the managerial milieu. It must become the done thing, the insignia and talisman of a professional manager.
Indian ethos is more vital to modern management than any other management theory for the simple reason that it takes in to account a 'whole' man rather than approaching man in a partial fashion as the other theories do. Each and every situation can be met with effectively if one takes time to reflect over it. Reflection with a tranquil mind helps in drawing out solutions from within. Such guidance from within helps a manager looks at the perceived problem situation in a creative manner. It leads to a more coherent and complete understanding.