Indian Ethos In Management Context

Prepared by : Hiral Kavaiya Ami Sheth ankita Chitroda

Indian ethos An introduction

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. - 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.

Needs for IE for Business

1. Value oriented management system can be established with the help of Indian Ethos. 2. To ensure all round development, growth and prosperity. 3. Indian ethos guides us on superior performance with obligation of social responsibility. 4. 4. Indian ethos emphasize on people orientation rather than plant orientation.

Application of Indian Ethos

1. Attitude of the management.

2. Self management.
3. Meditation.

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: 6. Parasparam bhavayantah shreyah param bhavapsyathah: 7. Tesham sukhm tesham shanti shaswati: 8. Paraspar Devo Bhav:

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. 7. Business is sacred. 8. Self-introspection (self analysis & self criticism). 9. Brain stilling . 10. Role of institution in decision-making

Difference between western & eastern(Indian) approach

Items Belief Guidance Emphasis Problem solving Western Approach Eastern Approach Production, Productivity, Profit at any Material gain with social cost welfare Management by mind leads ego Profit maximization Soul management interiorized

Wealth maximization & integrated growth harmony

Conflict resolution by negotiation & Conflict resolution through compromise integration & stressing super ordinate common goals Brain storming Physical, Vital and Mental only. Soul or spirit ignored. External behavior, Soulless Brain stilling Emphasized Human enrichment and total quality. Integrated development. Noble attitudes, inner guidance, team spirit,

Decision making Development process Approach

Management concepts redefined

Term Management Productivity Planning Motivation of people Resources Health of the company Profitability Job satisfaction Training General definition ( At Present) Getting things done Output centric Management by results Maslows Theory of Needs with some modifications External Money - oriented IEM Definition Helping people to produce extraordinary results People centric Management by strategy Self-motivation, encouraging subordinate to be creative Internal People oriented

In terms of money ( Exclusion of In terms of good public image social cost ) ( Including social cost ) Job satisfaction by Hygiene factor Function oriented Job satisfaction by innovation, uniqueness. Value oriented, holistic approach.

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 IEM Concept Produce performers Mobilize men & sound out other Readiness Obtain agreement & commitment on Means & ends Inspire, empower, celebrate success, mourn failure, draw people

Check, control, report at the command post

Coordinate, requisition, convene meetings

Set personal examples: be visible, accessible and always on the move

Facilitate, show ways to overcome obstacles, take part in informal gatherings

Instruct, issue notices, order, demand compliance

Manage others: I-centered

Make queries, sound out ideas, encourage Suggestions

Manage yourself. Other centered, not egoistic

BIFURCATION BETWEEN NISHKAM KARMA & SAKAM KARMA

NK (Detached Involvement) Psychological Energy Conservation 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 Excellence through work is worship SK (Attached Involvement) Psychological Energy Dissipation / Burn Out 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 competitive rivalry

Lord Krishna in the Gita says:

Karmanyeva Adhtkaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadhachana Ma Karma-phala-heturbuhu Ma The Sangab Asthu Akarmani

Skill Value Matrix

VALUES

STRONG S T R O N G

WEAK

S K I L L S

Most Desirable

Dangerous

W E A K

Tolerable

Useless

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 :

1. At Basic level 2. At Top level

Reasons for poor work ethos

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lack of commitment Lack of discipline Poor working condition Political interference Decline in moral standard

Business ethos for improving work culture

1. Higher wages for higher productivity 2. Providing Attendance bonus to reduce absenteeism. 3. Workers should be properly rewarded. 4. Opportunity to participate in management decision making . 5. Political view should be neglected from day to day business operation.

IE improving work culture

1. Every work is an opportunity to gain materially and spiritually in our work.

2. With calmness, mend achieves most.

3. As we think , so we succeed, so we become. 4. Strength and cooperation for excelling in work comes from divine. 5. Mutual cooperation and respect proves 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 -Humanism by Sai Baba. The Bhagwad Gita can be experienced as a powerful catalyst for transformation.

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.

Management concepts in the light of Bhagwad Gita

1. Utilization of available resources. 2. Work commitment 3. Motivation self & self transcendence 4. Work culture

5. Work results
6. Managers mental health