Indian Ethos In Management Context

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Prepared by : Hiral Kavaiya Ami Sheth ankita Chitroda

What is ethos ? The set of beliefs, ideas, etc. about social behavior and relationship of a person or group. - Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary The moral ideas and attitudes that belong to a particular group or society. Click to edit Master subtitle style - Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary The Indian Ethos is the outcome of the Hindu way of life. Indian ethos means application of principles of managing an organization revealed in our ancient wisdom described in Gita and Upanishads.
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Indian ethos An introduction

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Value oriented management system can be established with the help of Indian Ethos. To ensure all round development, growth and prosperity. Indian ethos guides us on superior performance with obligation of social responsibility. 4. Indian ethos emphasize on people orientation rather than plant orientation. Click to edit Master subtitle style

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Application of Indian Ethos

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Attitude of the management. Self management. Meditation.

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Ideas and thoughts revealed by an Ancient Scriptures on IEM :

1. Atmano Mokshartham, Jagat hitaya cha: 2. Archet dana manabhyam: 3. Atmana Vindyate Viryam: 4. Yogah karmashu Kaushalam, Samatvam yoga uchyate: 5. Yadishi bhavana yasya siddhi bhavati tadrishi:

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Basic principles on IEM :

1. Human being has potential Energy and talents. 2. One must develop ones third eye. 3. Work is done as worship (karma yoga). 4. seek to perform assigned duty in an excellent manner. 5. Cooperation is a powerful instrument for team work. 6. A management with proper combination of values and skill ensure harmony & progress.
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Difference between western & eastern(Indian) approach

Items Belief Guidance Emphasis Western Approach Eastern Approach Production, Productivity, ProfitMaterial gain with social at any cost welfare Management by mind leads ego Soul interiorized management Profit maximization Wealth maximization & integrated growth harmony Conflict resolution through integration & stressing super ordinate common goals Brain stilling

Problem solving

Conflict resolution by negotiation & compromise

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Physical, Vital and Mental only. Emphasized Human Soul or spirit ignored. enrichment and total quality. Integrated

Management concepts redefined IEM Definition Term General definition ( At

Present) Management Getting things done Helping people to produce extraordinary results People centric Management by strategy Self-motivation, encouraging subordinate to be creative Internal People oriented In terms of good public image ( Including social cost ) Productivity Planning Output centric Management by results

Motivation of people Maslows Theory of Needs with some modifications Resources External

Health of the company Money - oriented Profitability In terms of money ( Exclusion of social cost )

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Job satisfaction by Hygiene Job satisfaction by factor innovation, uniqueness. Function oriented Value oriented, holistic

A Managers mind set

General Concept Produce results Organize men, materials, machines & money Plan, set goals, prepare schedules, checklist Motivate, praise, reprimand, punish, push people Check, control, report at the command post Coordinate, requisition, convene meetings Instruct, issue notices, order, demand compliance 4/20/12 IEM Concept Produce performers Mobilize men & sound out other Readiness Obtain agreement & commitment on Means & ends Inspire, empower, celebrate success, mourn failure, draw people Set personal examples: be visible, accessible and always on the move Facilitate, show ways to overcome obstacles, take part in informal gatherings Make queries, sound out ideas, encourage Suggestions

Nishkam karma & sakam karma (Attached Involvement) NK (Detached Involvement) SK

Psychological Energy Conservation Psychological Energy Dissipation / Burn Out Reactionless Action Perfection is the Aim to handle both success & failure Being in the world, but not of it Socio-economically relevant Work-commitment Mind enrichment Reactionful Action Success is the Aim success excludes failure Being in the world and also of it Socio-economically questionable Reward-commitment Job enrichment

Excellence through work is worshipExcellence through competitive rivalry

Lord Krishna in the Gita says:

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Skill Value Matrix

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Business work ethics

Work ethos or work culture refers to certain norms of behavior governing the conduct of workers involved in work situation to achieve certain desired objectives.
Work Ethos at different level of management : Click to edit Master subtitle style
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At Basic level At Top level

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Reasons for poor work ethos

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Lack of commitment Lack of discipline Poor working condition Political interference Decline in moral standard Click to edit Master subtitle style

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Business ethos for improving work culture

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Higher wages for higher productivity Providing Attendance bonus to reduce absenteeism.

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Workers should be properly rewarded. Opportunity to participate in management decision making . Political view should be neglected from day to day business operation.
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IE improving work culture

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Every work is an opportunity to gain materially and spiritually in our work. With calmness, mend achieves most. As we think , so we succeed, so we become. Strength and cooperation for excelling in work comes from divine. Mutual cooperation and respect proves
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highest growth to all.

Bhagwad-Gita An Epic

Bhagwad gita means song of the Spirit, song of the Lord.

Book with sublime thoughts & practical instruction on yoga, Devotion, vedanta & action.

The essence of Vedic Literature and a complete guide to practical lifesays maharishi

Managent lessons were brought in to light by : -Divine Maharshi Mahesh Yogi and -The spiritual philosophy by Sr. Srila Prabhupada Swami Click to edit Master subtitle style -Humanism by Sai Baba.

The Bhagwad Gita can be experienced as a powerful catalyst for transformation.

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Bhagwad Gita in management point of view

The Bhagwad Gita, written thousands of years ago, enlightens us on all managerial techniques leading us towards a harmonious and blissful state of affairs in place of the conflict, tensions, poor productivity, absence of motivation and so on, common in most of Indian enterprises today - and probably in enterprises in many other countries. The modern (Western) management concepts of vision, leadership, motivation, excellence in work, achieving goals, giving work meaning, decision making and planning, are all discussed in the Bhagwad Gita.
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Management concepts in the light of Bhagwad Gita Utilization of available resources.

Work commitment Motivation self & self transcendence Work culture Work results Managers mental health Click to edit Master subtitle style

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